Greg Carey

Silver Spring

Sports Reporter at West Virginia MetroNews

Sports reporter for @wvmetronews. Originally from Silver Spring, Md.

Articles

Petersburg holds off Logan 5-3 for spot in Class AA final

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Each time it appeared the game was on the verge of getting away from Logan, the Wildcats battled back Thursday against Petersburg, hoping to stave off elimination in a Class AA contest at The Rock at Little Creek Park. The Vikings always had an answer, and a stellar pitching performance in relief from freshman Kinsley Crites combined with Shyane Tawney’s success at the plate paved the way in a 5-3 victory over the Wildcats for a spot in the Class AA final.
Townsend's blast helps Pendleton County open things up in 6-0 win over Wahama

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite being unable to muster any offense, Wahama was within striking distance for a long stretch of Wednesday’s winner’s bracket matchup against Pendleton County in the Class A state tournament. Wildcats’ leadoff hitter Avery Townsend changed that with one swing, crushing a two-out, two-run home run to right field in the home half of the fifth inning that upped her team’s lead to three and helped Pendleton ease up in a 6-0 victory at The Rock at Little Creek Park.
Cavaliers come alive in middle innings, top Trinity 8-3 in elimination game

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Before Wednesday, Greenbrier West’s softball program had never won a game at the state tournament. So Cavaliers’ head coach Stephen Price wasn’t necessarily surprised with what he felt were nerves that contributed to a 7-4 loss against Wahama in his team’s state tournament opener.
Adkins' all-around effort keys Logan to 8-0 victory over Liberty Raleigh

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Logan’s Myleigh Adkins contained Liberty Raleigh’s offense in large part due to an effective rise ball during Wednesday’s contest in the Class AA state tournament at The Rock at Little Creek Park.
Carney carries Golden Bears past Petersburg, 1-0

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Oak Glen squandered several prime scoring chances Wednesday in its matchup with Petersburg to open the Class AA state tournament at The Rock at Little Creek Park. Thanks to pitcher Mattie Carney, it proved inconsequential for the Golden Bears, which got a complete game two-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts from the sophomore to get by the Vikings, 1-0. “She corresponds well with pitching-calling and loves to play the game,” Oak Glen head coach Sherrie Garner said.
Gilmer County leads Man 7-4 with second game of regional series suspended in 4th inning

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — There was thought that if Gilmer County and Man could withstand rain for the first hour-plus of Tuesday’s matchup at Kenny Greenlief Field at Glenville State’s Sue Morris Sports Complex, the teams would get to complete Game 2 of their Class A Region IV series. But after playing three innings in a driving rainstorm, the contest came to a halt in the top of the fourth when the Hillbillies’ Cam Gerace lost control of his bat on a swing and it flew not far from third base.
Sabins must decide between top starting pitchers, but expresses confidence in Kirn and Kartsonas

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —Nine members of West Virginia’s 2023 baseball roster remain with the program today, eight of which have played in the 2025 campaign. Two years removed from a season-ending loss at Kentucky, the Mountaineers get their first crack against the Wildcats since that 10-0 defeat come noon Friday in the opening game of the Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
West Virginia opens postseason play against Kentucky as part of Clemson Regional

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Greg Carey

Share MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia will battle Kentucky in the regional round of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship for the second time in three seasons. The Mountaineers, seeded second in the Clemson Regional, are scheduled to face the third-seeded Wildcats at noon Friday from Doug Kingsmore Stadium in a contest that will air on ESPNU.
West Virginia opens postseason play against Kentucky as part of Clemson Regional

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia will battle Kentucky in the regional round of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship for the second time in three seasons. The Mountaineers, seeded second in the Clemson Regional, are scheduled to face the third-seeded Wildcats at noon Friday from Doug Kingsmore Stadium in a contest that will air on ESPNU.
Hawks relishing opportunity to repeat

1 week ago | wvmetronews.com | Greg Carey

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — After securing the program’s first state championship last season, University was well aware the 2025 campaign was one with heightened expectations. A strong contingent of returning players, including both of the team’s top two pitchers from a year ago, were back to help the Hawks overcome having an expanded target and aid the team in its quest to repeat.