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Chunk of Gold Has Exceeded Expectations

When Chunk of Gold made his career debut the week before Christmas 2024 at Turfway Park and squeezed out a neck victory in a maiden auction event at six furlongs, trainer Ethan West was hopeful there were even better things ahead. But did he expect…

Graded-Stakes Competitors Set for WV Derby

East Avenue, a two-time graded-stakes winner in his seven starts thus far, is one of eight 3-year-olds entered in the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby, which will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The 2025 West Virginia Derby at…

Fields Named Track and Field Official of the Year

Congratulations to Ed Fields, recipient of the 2023–24 National Federation Officials Association Boys Track and Field Official of the Year Award in West Virginia! Ed has served as a dedicated high school track and field official since 2017. A member of the Ohio Valley Board,…

WV STATE CHAMPS

Oak Glen Girls’ Softball team brought home the WVSSAC State Championship this week. We’re proud of you girls! Congratulations!

WVSSAC BOARD APPROVES CHANGES TO BASEBALL POSTSEASON FORMAT

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The WVSSAC Board of Directors has approved changes to the postseason format for baseball, set to take effect with the 2025 season. The new format, which eliminates sectional play, was unanimously supported by the baseball coaches committee. In the new format, all teams…