Mark Martin

3 weeks ago | wchstv.com | Mark Martin

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — For the fourth time in four seasons, West Virginia University will have a different head men’s basketball coach. From Bob Huggins to Josh Eilert to Darian DeVries, now comes Ross Hodge, who director of athletics Wren Baker knows from his days at North Texas. “He’s a really great person, a really great coach, a tremendous leader, a devoted family man, a man of character and integrity and we’re so glad that you’re here, coach.

4 weeks ago | wtov9.com | Kristofer Plona |Mark Martin

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia University is set to hire a new leader for its men’s basketball program who is still coaching a team in the National Invitation Tournament. Hodge took the head coaching position for the Mean Green after several years of assisting. He has previous coaching experience at Colorado State and Southern Miss along with junior colleges. North Texas finished second in the American Athletic Conference this year with a 27-8 overall record.

1 month ago | wchstv.com | Mark Martin

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The capital city will be full of excitement over the next two weeks as the West Virginia Girls Basketball Tournament tips off at the Charleston Coliseum. The action starts bright and early Tuesday with an all-local showdown in Class AA between Charleston Catholic and Logan. "I think the team has come together since the summer," Catholic head coach Wes Heavener told Eyewitness Sports. "I think from a depth standpoint we really like the pieces that we have.

1 month ago | wchstv.com | Mark Martin

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The 78th Annual West Virginia High School State Wrestling Tournament kicked off this week in Huntington. Ripley's Cooper Durst is returning to the mat in pursuit of a second consecutive individual title. Durst, who is set to join the Fairmont State Falcons, is determined to replicate his success from last year. Eyewitness Sports caught up with Durst, who reflected on on his thrilling victory in the 190-pound Class AAA championship match.

2 months ago | wchstv.com | Mark Martin

HURRICANE, W.Va. (WCHS) — Another high school head football coach in the region has stepped down before announcing plans to return to a familiar campus. In a message shared by the mayor, Mays thanked his team and the community for the support during his three seasons in charge. “While I am excited to pursue new opportunities in the world of football, please know that I will always cherish my time with this remarkable group,” Mays said.