Matthew Britton

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News and Sports Reporter at Coal Valley News

Sports reporter for HD Media.

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Articles

Local teams compete in Logan’s 7 on 7 event

1 week ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

LOGAN - The Logan High School football team hosted a 7 on 7 football passing event and big man challenge on Friday evening that featured Scott, Sherman, Man, Logan, Mingo Central, Tug Valley and Tolsia. Nick Booth spoke about what his squad took away from the summer workout, as the host Wildcats ended the day with a 3-3 record. kAm“x’> 92AAJ 23@FE 9@H @FC 8FJD 4@>A6E65] (6’G6 C62==J ?@E 366?
Quartet of Wildcats make Class AA All-State list

1 week ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

LOGAN - Four players from the 2025 Region 4 champion Logan baseball team were recognized on the recently released Class AA All-State team. Senior Talan Thompson and junior Ivan Miller were recognized on the first team as sophomore Jayce Wolfe and freshman Bentley Williamson earned nods as honorable mentions. kAmq6=@H :D E96 7F== a_ad r=2DD pp p==\$E2E6 E62>ik^AmkAmu:CDE %62>k^AmkAm! \ qC2J56? r@G6C[ (966=:?8 r6?EC2= WyC]Xk^AmkAm! \ $E6G6? qC@5682C5[ (966=:?8 r6?EC2= WyC]Xk^AmkAm! \ {2JE@?
Four Tigers land on AAA All-State list

1 week ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

CHAPMANVILLE - Four members of the 2025 Chapmanville baseball team were recognized on the recently released Class AA All-State list as seniors Gunner Lucas, Eli Pridemore and Andrew Topping were named honorable mentions alongside freshman standout Jacob Vance. Lucas played primarily at catcher this season and batted .295 while driving in 20 runs. He committed only two errors in 154 innings behind the plate. kAm!C:56>@C6 D6CG65 2D 2?
Logan Tee Ball secures district championship

1 week ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

PINEVILLE - The Logan Little League All Star Tee-Ball team won the District 2 title on Saturday after defeating Gilbert Little League by a score of 25-21 in the championship game. Logan moved past Welch, rival Chapmanville and Man to enter the title match. kAm“tG6CJ@?6 @7 E96> A=2J65 2H6D@>6[ H6 925 2 8@@5 E:>6 H:E9 :E[” D2:5 4@249 r@5J q2586EE] “x 42?’E H2:E E@ H2E49 E96D6 <:5D 8C@H FA E@86E96C] %96 7FEFC6 @7 E96 {@82?
Logan coach pitch softball wins district title

1 week ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

PINEVILLE - The Logan Little League coach pitch softball team secured the District 2 championship in Pineville on Thursday after defeating rival Chapmanville by a score of 10-6. To reach the championship Logan defeated host Pineville 14-0, Chapmanville 11-4 and Man 12-1. kAm“(6 925 2 C62==J 8@@5 5676?D6] (6 5:5?’E 8:G6 FA >@C6 E92? D:I CF?D :? E96 H9@=6 E9:?8 2?5 E92E’D AC6EEJ C2C6 :? 4@249 A:E49[” D2:5 {@82?
Logan standouts victorious in All-Star classic

1 week ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

SOUTH CHARLESTON - Addyson Amick and Halle Crouse made the most of their last chance to represent Logan High School on the hardwood. The 2024-25 All-State nominees both started in the North-South Basketball Classic and helped lead the South Cardinals to a narrow 80-76 victory over the North Bears in the girls showdown. kAmp>:4< D4@C65 6:89E A@:?ED :? E96 4@?E6DE 2D rC@FD6 H2D C:89E 369:?5 H:E9 D6G6?]k^AmkAm%96 324<4@FCE 5F@ H@?’E 92G6 E@ H2:E =@?8 367@C6 ;@:?:?8 7@C46D 282:?
Cook represents Tigers in North-South clasic

1 week ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

SOUTH CHARLESTON - Recent Chapmanville alumni Robert Cook suited up for the victorious South Cardinals in the 71st rendition of the North-South All-Star Football game at SCHS on Saturday, flying around the field for multiple tackles and pass deflections in the hard fought 29-22 victory over the North Bears. Cook, who served as a utility player on both sides of the ball for the Tigers last season, played at cornerback in the all-star classic. kAmx? 9:D D6?:@C 42>A2:8?
Four Lady Tigers honored on All-State team

2 weeks ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

CHAPMANVILLE - Four Chapmanville softball players from the 2025 squad that powered to an 18-8 record found their names on the recently released Class AAA All-State list. Ace pitcher Chloe Murphy received recognition on the first team as fellow senior and slugging first baseman Brooke Christian was listed on the second team. kAmp A2:C @7 ;F?:@CD :? 42E496C tGJ p=E:K6C 2?5 !6JE@? {FD< H6C6 C64@8?:K65 2D 9@?@C23=6 >6?E:@?D @? E96 =:DE]k^AmkAm|FCA9J H2D 2>@?8 E96 DEC@?86DE D@7E32== A:E496CD :?
Four Lady Wildcats earn All-State recognition

2 weeks ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

LOGAN - Four players from the strong 2025 Logan softball team found their names on the recently released WVSSAC Class AA All-State list as pitcher Myleigh Adkins and slugger Ashlin Brumfield received first team nods with standout infielder Lacy Curry and outfielder Lauren Adkins securing spots on the second team. Myleigh Adkins was one of the most dominant pitchers in the state throughout the season, touting 232 strikeouts and a 1.5 ERA over 128 innings in the circle.
Four Logan County baseball players compete in North-South Classic

2 weeks ago | loganbanner.com | Matthew Britton

CHARLESTON — Four of Logan County’s standout baseball graduates suited up for their alma mater’s one final time during the North-South All-Star Baseball Classic inside GoMart Ballpark on June 8. The sluggers joined forces on the South all-star squad which was managed by Kendrick Epling of Shady Spring. kAmp?5C6H %@AA:?8 H2D E96 D@=6 %:86C E@ A2CE:4:A2E6 :? E96 6I9:3:E:@?