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Each week our staff members will pick who they will win each game in college football.
WTAP’s College Football Pick’em: Week 10 Staff Picks

Volleyball

Lady Eagles have still not dropped a single set in four playoffs games.
Eastern stays perfect in postseason with 3-0 win over Toronto in regional semifinal

Boys Soccer

The Warriors hit the end of the road against the Lions, losing 3-0.
Warren falls to Bexley in first regional semifinal game since 2014

TOP HEADLINES

Girls Soccer

Top-seeded Lady Patriots score three goals to defeat No. 4 Lady Big Reds

George Washington advances with 4-0 win over Parkersburg

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM EST
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By Jermaine Kelly
Top-seeded Lady Patriots score four goals to defeat No. 4 Lady Big Reds.

Sports

WVU adds Purdue to 2027 football schedule

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM EST
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By Phillip Hickman
The Mountaineers will host the Purdue Boilermakers at Milan Puskar Stadium in 2027

Boys Soccer

Liam Grosselin scores decisive goal in district final victory

Warren advances to Regionals with victory over Fairfield Union

Updated: Nov. 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Liam Grosselin scores decisive goal in district final victory

Volleyball

Lady Pirates advance with 3-1 victory over Lady Warriors

Wheelersburg defeats Warren in district finals volleyball matchup

Updated: Nov. 1, 2026 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Lady Pirates advance with 3-1 victory over Lady Warriors

Football Frenzy

St. Marys beats Liberty (Raleigh) 35-28 for 4th win in a row.

2026 Football Frenzy Week Eleven Recap

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 11:54 PM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
St. Marys beats Liberty (Raleigh) 35-28 for 4th win in a row.

Politics

Decision 2026

WTAP 2026 Election Guide: West Virginia & Ohio

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Phillip Hickman
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. in both Ohio and West Virginia on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for in-person voting
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Palmetto Sports Reporter Ella Grogan goes 1-on-1 with Panthers first-round pick Monroe Freeling.

Palmetto Sports Reporter Ella Grogan goes 1-on-1 with Monroe Freeling

Updated: Aug. 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM EDT
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Palmetto Sports Reporter Ella Grogan goes 1-on-1 with Panthers first-round pick Monroe Freeling.

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Palmetto Sports Reporter Ella Grogan goes 1-on-1 with Panthers CB Jaycee Horn after Carolina's...

Ella Grogan goes 1-on-1 with Panthers CB Jaycee Horn at preseason camp.

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM EDT
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Palmetto Sports Reporter Ella Grogan goes 1-on-1 with Panthers CB Jaycee Horn after Carolina's Hall of Fame Game win.

Sports

68th annual Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament kicks off Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

68th annual Roy Martin Young Anglers Tournament kicks off Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

Updated: Jul. 12, 2026 at 12:23 AM EDT
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Boys Tennis

Parkersburg, Williamstown fall in team finals as singles/doubles tournaments begin at WVSSAC...

WVSSAC State Tennis Championships

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM EDT
Parkersburg, Williamstown fall in team finals as singles/doubles tournaments begin at WVSSAC tennis championships.

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Each week our staff members will pick who they will win each game in college football.

WTAP’s College Football Pick’em: Week 9 Staff Picks

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Phillip Hickman
Heading into week eight, Julia Maloney leads by one-game over Jermaine Kelly, Jr.

News

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving after 4 years of transformational change

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Yormark will stay in the job until Jan. 31.

Girls Soccer

Reagan Ashley scored the game's only goal in the eighth minute to send the Lady Big Reds to...

PHS Girls Soccer is back in the big dance for first time since 2015

Updated: Oct. 30, 2026 at 12:09 AM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
Reagan Ashley scored the game's only goal in the eighth minute to send the Lady Big Reds to the state tourney.

Girls Soccer

Second half goal lifts Lady Falcons to 1-0 victory over Lady Tigers

Marietta falls to Fairfield Union in district finals

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 10:01 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Second half goal lifts Lady Falcons to 1-0 victory over Lady Tigers.

Volleyball

Lady Patriots sweep Parkersburg in region co-final, earning a spot in the WVSSAC state tourney.

Parkersburg South volleyball punches ticket to the state tournament on their home floor

Updated: Oct. 29, 2026 at 12:11 AM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
Lady Patriots sweep Parkersburg in region co-final, earning a spot in the WVSSAC state tourney.

Boys Soccer

Jackson Perdue scores late; Warren advances to district final Saturday

Last minute goal sends Warren into District Finals

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Jackson Perdue scores late; Warren advances to district final Saturday.

Volleyball

Lady Crusaders take first set 25-18, win match 3-0 to advance

Parkersburg Catholic sweeps Notre Dame in playoff matchup

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Crusaderettes take first set 25-18, win match 3-0 to advance.

Volleyball

Harbour scores twice as Yellowjackets advance to Class AA-A finals

Williamstown shuts out Ravenswood in semifinals matchup

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:09 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Harbour scores twice as Yellowjackets advance to Class AA-A finals.

Jan Dils Student Athlete of the Week

This week’s Jan Dils Student Athlete of the Week is Avery Pottmeyer.

Student Athlete of the Week: Avery Pottmeyer

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:14 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
This week’s Jan Dils Student Athlete of the Week is Avery Pottmeyer.

Girls Soccer

Lady Big Reds beat Lady Knights 4-0 in regional semifinal.

Parkersburg to play for spot in state tournament after win over Cabell Midland

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 12:04 AM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
Lady Big Reds beat Lady Knights 4-0 in regional semifinal.

Girls Soccer

Lexi Addis scores four goals as Lady Tigers dominate in district semifinal.

Marietta returns to district championship with 8-0 win over Miami Trace

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 11:58 PM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
Lexi Addis scores four goals as Lady Tigers dominate in district semifinal.

Sports

Area teams earn spot in OHSAA football playoffs

Updated: Oct. 25, 2026 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Phillip Hickman
Several area teams earned a first-round bye for the playoffs, which start Friday, October 30, 2026.

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Volleyball

No. 3 seed Lady Big Reds advance after first-round bye

Parkersburg beats Spring Valley in quarterfinals of MSAC tournament

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
No. 3 seed Lady Big Reds advance after first-round bye

Sports

Each week our staff members will pick who they will win each game in college football.

WTAP’s College Football Pick’em: Week 8 Staff Picks

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 12:48 AM EDT
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By Phillip Hickman
Heading into week eight, Julia Maloney leads by one-game over Jermaine Kelly, Jr.

Football Frenzy

Williamstown gets to 8-0 with a 27-0 win over #7 Doddridge County.

2026 Football Frenzy Week Ten Recap

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 12:07 AM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
Williamstown gets to 8-0 with a 27-0 win over #7 Doddridge County.

Sports Frenzy

Lady Patriots volleyball head coach Emily Tracewell sits down with Griffin Albright and...

WTAP+ | Parkersburg South Head Coach discusses upcoming playoffs

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 11:52 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Lady Patriots volleyball head coach Emily Tracewell sits down with Griffin Albright and Jermaine Kelly to talk about regular season and upcoming playoffs.

Boys Soccer

Big Reds beat Warriors.

Parkersburg dominates Riverside in play-in game

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
Big Reds beat Warriors, 8-1.

Volleyball

Lady Wildcats pick up playoff victory at home over Lady Tigers

Waterford sweeps Glenwood to advance to semifinals

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Lady Wildcats pick up playoff victory at home over Lady Tigers.

Volleyball

Lady Cavaliers come out on top in back and forth playoff battle

Chillicothe defeats Marietta 3-2 in district quarterfinals

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Cavaliers come out on top in back-and-forth playoff battle.

Volleyball

Lady Zeps defeats Lady Cadets in three sets on the road

Shenandoah sweeps Fort Frye in District Quarterfinals

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM EDT
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By Jermaine Kelly
Lady Zeps defeats Lady Cadets in three sets on the road.

Girls Soccer

Lady Tiger score only goal early in second half to advance past Lady Warriors.

Marietta squeezes by Rival Warren in district quarterfinal

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 12:06 AM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
Lady Tiger score only goal early in second half to advance past Lady Warriors.

Boys Soccer

Jackets eliminate the Knights, 5-0.

Williamstown blanks Tyler Consolidated in 2026 playoff debut

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 11:58 PM EDT
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By Griffin Albright
Jackets eliminate the Knights, 5-0.
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