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Webster County Explodes Past Greater Beckley for Historic Win

1 week ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

There are no alcoholic beverages sold at Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley. That fact did not prevent Saturday afternoon from being Miller time. Ryder Miller's time that is. In the biggest game of his high school career, the junior second baseman went 4-for-4 with six runs batted in, leading Webster County to a 15-4 victory over Greater Beckley Christian in five innings.
Greater Beckley Christian and Webster County Battle for the Class A Region 3 Baseball Title - Hopefully

1 week ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

No one would go as far to say that the weather forecasters do not like Greater Beckley Christian and Webster County baseball, but the elements have clearly not been their friend. Two games during the regular season and a make-up date were all rained out. So, it should come as no surprise that the first meeting of the regional championship series ultimately met the same fate. Continuous rain Tuesday washed out game one of the best-of-3 series, moving the contest to Wednesday in Beckley - hopefully.
Greenbrier West and Liberty Open State Tournament Play Wednesday

1 week ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

The 2025 high school softball season is now down to four teams in each class. The final run to the championship starts Wednesday at Little Creek Park in South Charleston and continues through Saturday. The first two days will see the Class A and AA titles decided, while Class AAA and AAAA will play Friday and Saturday. Locally, Greenbrier West and Liberty have advanced to the final four in their respective classes and are two wins away from the first softball titles in school history.
Wyoming East Baseball Takes Upper-hand against James Monroe in the AA Region 3 Series

1 week ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

New Richmond - The opening game between Wyoming East and James Monroe in the Class AA Region 3 championship series was projected to be a pitcher's duel. The hometown bats begged to differ. Combining for nine hits, including four doubles, the Warriors rolled past the Mavericks 12-1 in five innings Monday at the War Zone. Wyoming East now holds a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 series which shifts to Lindside Tuesday, weather permitting.
HS Baseball: "Rowdey" 1st inning lifts Beckley past Oak Hill

1 month ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

Friday night, Woodrow Wilson scored nine first-inning runs in a decisive win over Wyoming East. Monday night at Thomas F. Parham Field, the Flying Eagles once again exploded right out of the gates. Scoring eight runs in the bottom of the first, Woodrow Wilson soared past regional rival Oak Hill, 10-5. "They came in and took care of business," Flying Eagles head coach Alex Williams said. These boys are phenomenal hitters, top to bottom, and it shows.
Herbert Hoover's King honored by AVCA

1 month ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

•5 min readAVCA Names 2025 Thirty Under 30 Recipients (Press Release)April 22, 2025 (Lexington, KY) — The American Volleyball Coaches Association is pleased to announce three groups of recipients—College, High School, and Club—of its 2025 Thirty Under 30 Awards. The Thirty Under 30 program recognizes up-and-coming coaches in different sectors of the sport who serve in a range of roles, from head coach to volunteer assistant to club director.
Kierston Rozell signs with Bluefield University

1 month ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

Choosing the ideal college destination is never an easy task for graduating high school athletes. Meadow Bridge standout Kierston Rozell appears to have found the perfect school to continue her stellar basketball career. Wednesday afternoon, surrounded by family, coaches, teammates, friends and brother Kobe on FaceTime, Rozell signed a National Letter of Intent to play for Bluefield University and head coach Jake Wright. "This feels really good.
HS Baseball: Region 3 Postseason Bracket Format

1 month ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

Postseason baseball is quickly approaching and play will commence May 12 and continue through May 22 (If needed). Sectional tournaments have been eliminated starting this year. Teams will now compete in a double-elimination regional format. Games are to be played consecutively. Each region will be seeded by coaches votes and split into two brackets (shown below). The winners of each bracket will meet in a best-of-three series which starts as early as May 26.
Woodrow state champion Bishop moving to the next level

1 month ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

Woodrow Wilson soccer standout A.J. Bishop has played soccer as long as he can remember. Like any young player growing up, Bishop dreamed of winning a state championship and taking his game to the collegiate level one day. Bishop's dreams came true during his senior year of high school.
HS Baseball: Wyoming East has its eyes focused on Charleston

1 month ago | sportswithrusty.com | Rusty Udy

•5 min readCover photo by Tina Laney PhotographyThe last time Wyoming East played in the state baseball tournament, the members of the current roster were pre-school age. Thirteen years have past since Warrior Nation made the trip to Charleston for a try at the state baseball championship. The burning question is, could this be the year that the drought comes to an end? Wyoming East clearly has the talent to accomplish that feat, it's just a matter of getting it done between the lines.