Joe Brocato

Bern, Bridgeport, North Denmark

Sports Director at West Virginia MetroNews

Sports anchor/reporter for WV MetroNews & West Virginia Radio Corporation. Covers high school & WVU sports.

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Veltri's bases-clearing triple leads Herbert Hoover past Lincoln County, 6-2

19 hours ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

ELKVIEW, W.Va. — A three-run triple from Ayva Veltri sparked a four-run sixth inning to give No. 1 Herbert Hoover the winning margin in a 6-2 win over No. 4 Lincoln County. With the game tied at 2, Veltri sent a sinking line drive into the gap in right center field that found its way to the fence to score three runs, giving the Huskies a lead they would not relinquish. “I knew that if we could be patient enough to work the count, and make her if she got behind, she would have to throw us one.
Rosters set for North-South Girls Basketball All-Star Game

3 days ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Athletic Directors Association has announced the rosters for the annual North-South Girls Basketball All-Star Game. The annual game will be played on June 13 at the South Charleston Community Center.
Week 3 Softball Coaches poll: Herbert Hoover takes top spot in Class AAA

3 days ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

Week 3 Softball Coaches poll: Herbert Hoover takes top spot in Class AAA
Treysen Eaglestaff commits to WVU

3 days ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ross Hodge’s first recruiting class at WVU continues to fill up rapidly after an eighth verbal commitment in just over two weeks. Treysen Eaglestaff has committed to West Virginia after previously announcing his intention to play at South Carolina. On3 reported Eaglestaff’s commitment Sunday evening. Eaglestaff has played for three seasons at North Dakota. He has one season of eligibility remaining. Eaglestaff averaged 18.9 points per game in the 2024-2025 season.
Phil Forte joins WVU coaching staff

4 days ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ross Hodge’s first coaching hire since being named the head coach of the WVU men’s basketball team is a familiar name with his playing and coaching resumes. Former Oklahoma State guard Phil Forte was added to the Mountaineers’ coaching staff on Saturday. “Phil is one of the best young coaches in the country,” Hodge said. “The work ethic and character that helped him be a great player in the Big 12 has carried into his coaching career.
Rosters set for North-South Boys Basketball All-Star Game

4 days ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Athletic Directors Association has announced the rosters for the annual North-South Boys Basketball All-Star Game. The annual game will be played on June 13 at the South Charleston Community Center.
East Hardy rallies late to defeat South Harrison, 10-9 in the McDonald's Classic

6 days ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

LOST CREEK, W.Va. — Highlights from East Hardy’s 10-9 win over South Harrison in the McDonald’s Classic. The Cougars improved to 3-6. The No. 9 Hawks fell to 11-8.
A conversation with legendary Jefferson baseball coach John Lowery

6 days ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Jefferson head coach John Lowery recently sat down with Kyle Wiggs and Joe Brocato to discuss his baseball coaching career than has spanned over five decades. Lowery was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2023. He has won 1,458 games and a dozen state championships leading the Cougars. Jefferson is the top-ranked Class AAAA team in this week’s MetroNews poll and they are off to a 16-2 start to the season.
Chance Moore becomes latest commitment at WVU

6 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Joe Brocato

Share MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — St. Bonaventure transfer guard Chance Moore is the latest player to commit to play for new WVU head Coach Ross Hodge in a span of two weeks. Moore offered his commitment to play for the Mountaineers Thursday evening. Last season at SBU, Moore averaged 13.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Moore previously played at Arkansas and Missouri State before arriving at St. Bonaventure.
Chance Moore becomes latest commitment at WVU

6 days ago | wvmetronews.com | Joe Brocato

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — St. Bonaventure transfer guard Chance Moore is the latest player to commit to play for new WVU head Coach Ross Hodge in a span of two weeks. Moore offered his commitment to play for the Mountaineers Thursday evening. Last season at SBU, Moore averaged 13.0 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Moore previously played at Arkansas and Missouri State before arriving at St. Bonaventure. He played in just five games as a freshman at Arkansas prior to transferring to Missouri State.