GILMER COUNTY LITTLE LEAGUE 2013 ALL STAR TEAM

2013 Little League Championship Sluggers vs. Mustangs

Sluggers, The Champions

Coaches are (L-R) Steve Gragg, Tommy Hamric, Jeremy Dean
Players (L-R) Top Row:  Josh Marks, Logan Pritt, Justyn Dean, Michael McCune, Jacob Gragg
Players (L to R) Bottom Row: Alex Conrad, Justin Liu, Ty Haley, Josh Gragg, Ean Hamric, Zane Cogar, Zach Nicolas

On Friday, June 14, 2013 in the Championship game between the Sluggers and the Mustangs,
Sluggers won 11-3

Class AAA 2013 High School Baseball All-State Teams

FIRST TEAM:

P - Elijah Wellman, Spring Valley, Sr.

P - Matthew Maiers, Hampshire, Sr.

P - Hunter Greco, Woodrow Wilson, Sr.

C - Connor Leone, Morgantown, Sr.

IF - Darrin Zombro, Musselman, Sr.

IF - Joey Mundy, Huntington, Jr.

IF - Daniel Heliene, Hedgesville, Sr. (captain)

IF - Jimmy Galusky, Preston, Jr.

OF - Braxton Johnson, Parkersburg South, Sr.

OF - Shane Commodore, Morgantown, Sr.

OF - Shane Ennis, Hampshire, Jr.

Util - Seth Kinker, Cabell Midland, Jr.

Util - Zack Minnick, Logan, So.

Util - Andrew Kowalo, Wheeling Park, Sr.

Util - J.T. Rogoszewski, Hurricane, So.

SECOND TEAM:

P - Cody Butts, Hedgesville, Sr.

P - Austin Hensley, Hurricane, Jr.

P - Brad Brubaker, Parkersburg South, Sr.

C - Jacob Frantz, Greenbrier East, Sr. (captain)

IF - Andrew King, Jefferson, So.

IF - Dalton Westfall, Buckhannon-Upshur, Sr.

IF - Shane Wellman, John Marshall, Sr.

IF - Tre Jackson, Parkersburg South, Sr.

OF - John Thomas, George Washington, So.

OF - Levi Casto, Parkersburg, Jr.

OF - Logan Wriston, Woodrow Wilson, Jr.

Util - Tyler Hayes, Cabell Midland, Jr.

Util - Colby Gainer, Elkins, Jr.

Util - Josh Bumgarner, Winfield, Sr.

Util - Travis Renner, University, Jr.

SPECIAL MENTION:

David Delawder, Hampshire; Nick Colasante, Morgantown; Brendan Schack, Shady Spring; Josh Rakes, Woodrow Wilson; Chris Hysell, Oak Hill; Heath Utterback, Greenbrier East; R.J. Massie, Greenbrier East; Justice Jackson, Wheeling Park; Heath Hildreth, Brooke; Zach Winland, John Marshall; Troy Markley, Hedgesville; Stephen Hite, Hedgesville; Trey Dawson, Hurricane; Bryson Fluke, Buckhannon-Upshur; Taylor Kuhn, Cabell Midland; Brady Elkins, Cabell Midland; Clayton Collett, Elkins; Clayton Anderson, George Washington; Stephen Holland, Huntington; A.J. Boyd, Jefferson; Anthony DiAmario, Jefferson; Colby Brogan, Lincoln County; Johnny Morrison, Logan; Troy Burgess, Logan; Curtis Miller, Martinsburg; Chris Longdo, Martinsburg; Jacob Whitmore, Musselman; Kaleb Kinder, Capital; Chase Chambers, Preston; Ryan McDonough, Nitro; Tyler Hall, Riverside; Joey Dodrill, St. Albans; Wes Stowers, Oak Hill; Logan Dudley, Parkersburg; Wes Mitchem, Parkersburg South; Alex Somerville, Point Pleasant; Addison Wood, Princeton; Bo Williams, Princeton; Tyler Pittenger, Ripley; Antonio Brown, South Charleston; Jonathan Cline, South Charleston; Colby Webb, Spring Valley; Drew Hetzel, Washington; Seth Campbell, Washington; Jordan Clark, Winfield; Brandon Wright, Winfield; Phoenix Shrewsbury, St. Albans; Chaz Davis, Riverside; Luke Pudder, Lewis County; Justin Palmer, Capital.

HONORABLE MENTION:

Chase Chambers, Preston; Billy Kinney, University; Brandon Chandler, Woodrow Wilson; Ryan Snodgress, Shady Spring; Shannon Smith, Oak Hill; John Linkous, Shady Spring; Russell Schwertfeger, Brooke; Jeremiah Fromhart, John Marshall; Michael Grove, Wheeling Park; James Wright, Hedgesville; Riley Metz, Hurricane; Connor Adams, Hurricane; Bryton Jobe, Cabell Midland; Tanner Sorrells, George Washington; Josh Zehosky, Greenbrier East; Brandon Timbrook, Hampshire; Andrew Grove, Jefferson; Brynnan Fakourey, Lincoln County; Josh Rein, Logan; Chase Preston, Logan; Mitchell Henson, Martinsburg; Thomas Presley, Musselman; Maverick Keller, Musselman; Matt Harrison, Nitro; Damon Ribeiro, Parkersburg; Austin Toler, Point Pleasant; Ian Southcott, Princeton; Chris Jordan, Ripley; Jerod Jobst, South Charleston; Tyler Radcliffe, Spring Valley; Dustin Turley, St. Albans; Tyler Wood, Lewis County; Josh Crawford, Hampshire; Silas Gibson, Elkins; Corey Reed, Buckhannon-Upshur.

Gilmer County High School Boy’s Basketball Summer Practice - 2013

Gilmer County High School Head Coach Steve Shuff will have practice each evening and running the next 2 weeks at the high school from 5:00 to 7:00 PM each evening.

Any boy’s entering grades 7 through 12 are encouraged and invited to attend.

This is part of the three week coach period and it offers these young men an opportunity to get into the gym and better himself.

Any questions, call Coach Shuff at 304.462.4276

Glenville: Weight Watchers – Because It Works – Session Begins Monday, 06.17.13 - Today

Weight Watchers Community Meeting, and Begin Your Weight Loss Journey Now!

Monday, June 17, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Trinity United Methodist Church
112 East Main Street
Glenville, WV

The program runs for 10-weeks.

Members may join during the first two weeks of a new series

For more information contact:

Amanda Morgan - Community Coordinator
1.800.788.3993
“amanda@weightwatcherswv.com”
www.wwofwestvirginia.com

or

Please contact Carol Wolfe at 304.462.8915 for questions or additional information

Class AA 2013 High School Baseball All-State Teams

FIRST TEAM:

P - Andrew Strand, Fairmont Senior, Sr.

P - Tristan Fields, Herbert Hoover, Jr.

P - Kevin Cottle, PikeView, Sr.

C - Zack Whitten, Wyoming East, Sr.

IF - Drew D’Angelo, Independence, Sr.

IF - Wyatt Adkins, Independence, Jr.

IF - Fletcher DeVaul, Fairmont Senior, Sr.

IF - Colton Bonnett, Robert C. Byrd, Jr.

OF - Corey Bird, Herbert Hoover, Sr. (captain)

OF - Zach Null, Sissonville, Sr.

OF - Joey Lacek, Liberty Raleigh, Sr.

Util - Vincent Haddox, Oak Glen, Jr.

Util - D.J. Burgess, Ritchie County, Sr.

Util - Matt Robbins, Fairmont Senior, Sr.

Util - Troy Anderson, Bridgeport, Sr.

SECOND TEAM:

P - Derek Thornton, Wyoming East, Sr.

P - Chance Price, Philip Barbour, Sr.

P - Jeremy McGinnis, Independence, Jr.

C - Zach Cassidy, Wayne, Sr.

IF - Cam Cottrill, Poca, Jr.

IF - Devon Crews, Ravenswood, Jr.

IF - Easton Jimmie, East Fairmont, Sr.

IF - Dylan Keel, Liberty Raleigh, So.

OF - Cody Bowen, Herbert Hoover, Jr.

OF - Jake Payne, Poca, Jr.

OF - Austin Norman, Fairmont Senior, Jr. (captain)

Util - Brandon Fazalare, Lincoln, Jr.

Util - Tyler Skidmore, Bridgeport, Jr.

Util - Dylan Gain, Liberty Harrison, Sr.

Util - Forrest Spurlock, Scott, Sr.

SPECIAL MENTION:

Hunter Moses, PikeView; Brian Sexton, Independence; Austin Lyons, Liberty Raleigh; Austin Cordell, PikeView; Christian Hedinger, Wyoming East; Matt Bailey, Liberty Raleigh; Andrue Hughart, Independence; Matt Cessna, Weir; Jeremy Swartzmiller, Weir; Scottie Hessler, Berkeley Springs; Cullin Cutright, Bridgeport; Dustin Conley, Chapmanville; Brock Dalton, Chapmanville; James Brogan, Clay County; Cutter Atha, East Fairmont; Johnny Kesling, Fairmont Senior; Cole Smith, Frankfort; Colton Dorsey, Frankfort; Ryan Shamblin, Herbert Hoover; John Mustain, James Monroe; Ty Noss, Liberty Harrison; Hunter Hamrick, Lincoln; Wil Mayes, Nicholas County; Trey Smith, Oak Glen; Trevor Harman, Petersburg; Alex See, Petersburg; Doug Smith, Philip Barbour; Noah Frampton, Poca; Thomas Sturm, Ravenswood; Andrew Davis, Ritchie County; Quentin Corbitt, Roane County; Devin Bayer, Scott; Dominic Walker, Sissonville; Joey Williamson, Wayne; Josh Bane, Keyser; Travis Smith, North Marion; Logan Alastanos, Robert C. Byrd; Chuck McCloy, Grafton; Thomas Peters, Grafton.

HONORABLE MENTION:

Jake Lacek, Liberty Raleigh; Austin Canada, Wyoming East; Dakota Bailey, Westside; Jaquan Ayers, Summers County; Mitch Viakley, Weir; Greg Smith, Bridgeport; Tristan Thompson, Chapmanville; Ethan Smith, Clay County; Truman Weese, East Fairmont; Thane Cutter, Frankfort; Austin Thomas, Herbert Hoover; Ryan Page, James Monroe; Ethan Amick, Nicholas County; Bret Reel, Petersburg; Evan McClanahan, Poca; Dylan Frye, Ritchie County; Eli Kucherawy, Roane County; Cody Brown, Scott; Ricky Dean, Tolsia; Kodie Bowen, Wayne; Jared Spielman, Berkeley Springs; Joe May, Mingo Central; Logan Linebarry, Bluefield; Skylar Brooks, North Marion; Tashaan Vineyard, Mount View; Brodie Currence, Braxton County; Josh Boggio, Bridgeport; Josh Davis, Liberty Harrison; Al Johnson, Philip Barbour; Ryan Holcomb, Lincoln; Abraham Blair, Grafton.

High School Football: North-South All-Star Classic Rosters

Game to be played at 7:00 PM Saturday at Laidley Field in Charleston, WV.

North

Mike Adkins, Tucker County, 6-1, 230, G/LB; Gary Awkard, Martinsburg, 6-0, 175, RB/DB; Ben Aylestock, South Harrison, 5-7, 135, RB/CB; Derek Barnhart, St. Marys, 5-9, 200, FB/LB; Tyler Bolen, Parkersburg South, 6-2, 185, WR/S; Cookie Clinton, Martinsburg, 5-10, 167, QB/Util.; Devan Collins, Elkins, 6-3, 260, T/DT; Shane Commodore, Morgantown, 6-2, 195, RB/S; Andrew Cosper, St. Marys, 5-8, 170, Util./S; Logan Cox, Parkersburg South, 6-3, 205, RB/S; Deion Cunningham, University, 5-11, 168, WR/S; Thane Cutter, Frankfort, 6-0, 190, WR/S; James Ellison, Wirt County, 5-10, 185, G/DE; Jermodd Garrett, Robert C. Byrd, 6-0, 210, FB/LB; Avery Goff, Williamstown, 6-3, 290, T/DT; Cory Goldstrom, Preston, 6-1, 195, RB/LB; Sammy Hall, Ritchie County, 6-4, 285, T/DT; Brett Hathaway, Bridgeport, 5-10, 185, RB/LB; Wilson Harvey, Lewis County, 6-1, 240, G/DE; Ryan Helmick, Grafton, 6-4, 260, OC/DL; Jonathan Lewis, University, 6-3, 240, T/DE; Wyatt Lucas, Braxton County, 6-1, 265, T/DT; Raleigh Mason, Brooke, 5-8, 210, FB/LB; Preston Murray, Oak Glen, 6-1, 250, T/DT; Josh Napier, Keyser, 6-1, 225, T/DT; Braxton Nolte, Wheeling Central, 6-0, 230, FB/DE; Ty Noss, Liberty (Harrison), 6-0, 165, Util/S; Josh Parker, East Hardy, 6-2, 170, RB/CB; Daniel Plaugher, Doddridge County, 6-4, 180, WR/CB; Allen Pratt, St. Marys, 6-0, 243, G/DT; Quashad Pugh, Wheeling Park, 6-0, 175, WR/S; Austin Ravenscroft, Keyser, 5-10, 185, Util/LB; Jared Sartin, Martinsburg, 6-0, 225, FB/LB; Jalen Thomas, Morgantown, 5-11, 230, FB/LB; Teague Wagner, Robert C. Byrd, 6-3, 280, G/DT; Adam White, Morgantown, 6-3, 280, T/DT, Zach Wise, Berkeley Springs, 5-10, 178, K/P

Head Coach: Jodi Mote (St. Marys); Assistant Coaches: Steve Barnhart (St. Marys), Sean Biser (Keyser), John Bowers (Morgantown); Athletic Trainer: Steve Lough (Ripley); Managers: Zac Long-Mote (St. Marys), Maddox Bowers (Morgantown)

South

Michael Bailey, Beckley, 6-0, 270, OL/DL; Dakota Ball, Scott, 6-1, 285, OL/DE; Ethan Barker, Midland Trail, 6-1, 183, WR/DE; Slayton Beard, Valley (Fayette), 5-10, 260, C/DT; Zach Bennett, Ripley, 5-8, 170, Util.; Caleb Craddock, Hurricane, 6-2, 270, OL/DL; Zach Cooper, Hurricane, 5-10, 173, WR/DB; Ramon Edwards, Beckley, 5-7, 165, RB/WR; Garrison Erwin, Buffalo, 6-1, 160, WR/CB; David Gaydosz, Cabell Midland, 5-11, 200, RB/DB; Trenton Gibbs, Wahama, 6-2, 205, QB/CB; Gage Gould, Cabell Midland, 6-0, 245, OL/DL; Jake Grimmett, Midland Trail, 5-11, 175, Util/LB; Dustin Hatfield, Wayne, 6-4, 200, TE-DE; Daryl Hicks, Ripley, 6-0, 290, OL/DL; Andrew Johnson, Beckley, 6-0, 173, QB/DB; Trevon Johnson, George Washington, 5-11, 200, RB/LB; Zack Johnson, Greenbrier West, 6-3, 265, OL/DL; Tony Kitts, Huntington, 6-0, 250, OL/DE; Seth Lewis, Winfield, 5-11, 215, RB/LB; Jared Martin, Huntington, 6-3, 220, TE/DE; Michael Molina, Hurricane, 5-9, 160, TE/K; Tre Moore, Greenbrier West, 5-7, 260 , RB/DL; Dustyn Murphy, Nicholas County, 6-3, 218, TE/DE; Dominic Orcutt, South Charleston, 6-3, 295, OL/DL; Tyler Parker, Greenbrier West, 6-0, 190, RB/LB; Sam Plantz, George Washington, 6-0, 200, C/DE; Marcus Reed, Riverside, 6-0, 165, WR/DB; Trevond Reese, South Charleston, 6-1, 205, WR/DB; Khaleel Reynolds, Logan, 5-8, 188, WR/DB; Bam Spurlock, Wayne, 5-7, 185, RB/DB; Brandon Thomas, River View, 6-3, 220, TE/DL; Davon Tyson, Capital, 5-10, 160,?WR-DB; Tashan Vineyard, Mount View, 6-0, 168, DB; Zach Wamsley, Wahama, 6-0, 215, RB/LB; Jacob Whitlock, George Washington, 5-9, 200, OL/LB; Brandon Williams, Oak Hill, 5-11, 300, OL/DL

Head coach: Joe Dean, Midland Trail: Assistant coaches: Rob Haley, Midland Trail; Jim Martin, Beckley; Lewis McClung, Greenbrier West; Athletic Trainer: Heather Adams (South Charleston; Manager: Devin Steele (Midland Trail)

West Virginia Class A All-State Baseball - 2013

The West Virginia Class A All-State Baseball Teams as selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association

First Team:

P - Karl Bennington, Gilmer County, Sr.

P - T.J. McKinsey, Notre Dame, Jr.

P - Hunter Kaschke, Bishop Donahue, Jr.

C - Kurt Latocha, Clay-Battelle, So.

IF - Chris Petrucci, Notre Dame, Jr.

IF - Korey Foltz, East Hardy, Sr.

IF - John Hunter, Sherman, Jr.

IF - Ryan Walton, Magnolia, Sr.

OF - Chandler Sapp, Magnolia, Sr.

OF - Jarrod Lough, St. Marys, Jr.

OF - Mitch Davis, Parkersburg Catholic, Sr.

Util - Kiefer Hovorka, Charleston Catholic, Sr.

Util - Kyle Elliott, Magnolia, Sr. (captain)

Util - Arik McGinnis, Valley (Fayette), Sr.

Util - Rocco Wilcox, Charleston Catholic, Sr.

Second Team:

P - Luca Fuscardo, Madonna, Jr.

P - Andy Hoyer, Charleston Catholic, Sr. (captain)

P - Druw Bowen, Valley (Fayette), Fr.

C - Jared Jennings, Greenbrier West, Jr.

IF - Lance Taylor, Moorefield, Sr.

IF - Nelson McKown, Charleston Catholic, Sr.

IF - Jake Ullman, Parkersburg Catholic, Jr.

IF - Eli Gray, Williamstown, Sr.

OF - Gaige Evans, South Harrison, Sr.

OF - Shawn Skovron, East Hardy, Sr.

OF - Luke Moore, Calhoun County, Sr.

Util - Spencer Harlow, Notre Dame, So.

Util - Tyler Mongold, East Hardy, Sr.

Util - Mark Walker, Cameron, Sr.

Util - Mike Stout, St. Marys, So.

Special Mention:

Cody Winter, Valley (Fayette)

Drew Jones, Valley (Fayette)

Trey Phares, Fayetteville

Dustin Yoakum, Greenbrier West

Tanner Hanna, Magnolia

Will Bowser, Madonna

Nick Naumann, Wheeling Central

Luke Cooper, Paden City

Philip Smith, Bishop Donahue

Logan Routt, Cameron

Koty Martin, Tyler Consolidated

Levi Jordan, Buffalo

Connor Golden, Charleston Catholic

Tanner Bragg, Clay-Battelle

Drew Lett, Doddridge County

Wyatt Basye, East Hardy

Tyler Jenkins, Hannan

Luke Beall, Gilmer County

Braden Griffin, Man

Ryan Church, Meadow Bridge

Josh Baker, Notre Dame

Ian Riggleman, South Harrison

Jake Boice, Parkersburg Catholic

River Weese, Paw Paw

Daniel Hevener, Pendleton County

Stephen Jenkins, St. Joseph

Matt Houser, St. Marys

Duncan Breeden, Sherman

Tyler Workman, Van

Wesley Harrison, Wahama

Avery Goff, Williamstown

Austin Cottrell, Wirt County

Xavier Brown, Moorefield

Jordan Mounts, Tug Valley

Owen Arbogast, Tygarts Valley

Aaron Presley, Montcalm

Brandon Hammonds, Pocahontas County.

Honorable Mention:

Raeshawn Breckenridge, Valley (Fayette)

Todd Coleman, Valley (Fayette)

John Riddle Valley (Fayette)

Mikey Goddard, Greenbrier West

Austin Ransom, Greenbrier West

Derek Yocke, Wheeling Central

Zach Willhoite, Magnolia

Tory Fuscardo, Madonna

Nate Bakaitis, Wheeling Central

Brandon Stoneking, Valley (Wetzel)

Jordan Baker, Tyler Consolidated

Joey Myers, Bishop Donahue

Aaron Lewis, Buffalo

Josh Lemley, Clay-Battelle

Josh Smith, Doddridge County

Aaron Krise, Fayetteville

Braeden Hurst, South Harrison

Matt Randolph, Hannan

Noah Maynard, Man

Austin Cunningham, Gilmer County

Cayce Mullins, Man

D.J. Murphy, Notre Dame

Luke Yokum, Pendleton County

Torrin Walter, St. Joseph

Dakota Sisk, Wahama

Jake Tracewell, Williamstown

Trenton Hardbarger, Wirt County.

Gilmer County High School Boy’s Basketball Summer Practice - 2013

Gilmer County High School Head Coach Steve Shuff will have practice starting this evening and running the next 3 weeks at the high school from 5:00 to 7:00 PM each evening.

Any boy’s entering grades 7 through 12 are encouraged and invited to attend.

This is part of the three week coach period and it offers these young men an opportunity to get into the gym and better himself.

Any questions, call Coach Shuff at 304.462.4276

Braxton County Connections Summer Program: Couch to 5K - 06.10.13 - This Evening

The Braxton County Connections program and RESA 4 are sponsoring a Couch to 5K-fitness program this summer.

The program will begin on June 10, 2012 and run through July 20, 2013, where participants will have the opportunity to compete in the 5th Annual That Dam Race 5K Run/Walk.

The race is held at Sutton Dam on Saturday, July 20, 2013 as part of the Mountain Lakes Festival.

Registration for the Couch to 5k program will take place at Braxton County High School from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 10, 2013 and the program will run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM following registration.

The program is free and open to all middle school and high school students, as well as community members.

The program will be organized and run by BCHS Cross Country and Track Coach Justin Whitford.

It will focus on training and good nutrition to help people go from the couch to running a 5K in just six weeks.

Athletes and other individuals looking to improve their fitness and overall well-being are encouraged to participate.

Should you have any questions, please contact BCHS at 304.765.7331 or email .

For more information about That Dam Race 5k, visit their website atwww.thatdamrace5k.com.

Gilmer Youth Basketball Golf Tournament - June 07, 2013 - This Friday

The 2nd Annual Gilmer Youth Basketball GOLF Tournament will be held this Friday, June 07, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Glenville Golf Course.

Entry fee is $60 or $240 per team.  This includes a smoked pork lunch as well as many exciting prizes.

Businesses are asked if you can’t bring a team to the event, to do a hole sponsorship for $100 as we will advertise for you throughout the course.

This is the sole fundraiser for our youth basketball program and proceeds will be used to send these young people to tournaments and shootouts throughout the summer months, as well as to purchase equipment to help in off-season workouts.

Any questions please call 304.695.2073 or sign up at the the golf course clubhouse.

Braxton County Connections Summer Program: Couch to 5K - June 10, 2013

The Braxton County Connections program and RESA 4 are sponsoring a Couch to 5K-fitness program this summer.

The program will begin on June 10, 2012 and run through July 20, 2013, where participants will have the opportunity to compete in the 5th Annual That Dam Race 5K Run/Walk.

The race is held at Sutton Dam on Saturday, July 20, 2013 as part of the Mountain Lakes Festival.

Registration for the Couch to 5k program will take place at Braxton County High School from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, June 10, 2013 and the program will run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM following registration.

The program is free and open to all middle school and high school students, as well as community members.

The program will be organized and run by BCHS Cross Country and Track Coach Justin Whitford.

It will focus on training and good nutrition to help people go from the couch to running a 5K in just six weeks.

Athletes and other individuals looking to improve their fitness and overall well-being are encouraged to participate.

Should you have any questions, please contact BCHS at 304.765.7331 or email .

For more information about That Dam Race 5k, visit their website atwww.thatdamrace5k.com.

Little Pioneer Football & Cheerleading, American Youth Football Sign-Ups - 06.05.13 - Today

Five Inducted into GSC Athletic Hall of Fame

 

 

Four alumni and one coach were inducted into the Glenville State College Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame during the Induction Ceremony and Banquet held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in the Mollohan Campus Community Center Ballroom.

The 2013 inductees are Bill Whetsell ’46, Robert Reynolds ’58, Bill Casto ’67, Steve Seals ’70, and Gary Ray ’71.

William O. ‘Bill’ Whetsell, a native of Kingwood (Preston County), West Virginia was inducted posthumously. He died January 05, 1994 at the age of 76.

He was presented for induction by John Rohrbough, son of legendary GSC coach Nate Rohrbough. His daughter Pam Stephanik accepted the award on his behalf.

“Dad touched many lives in his role as a coach, pilot, and teacher. Our family is grateful for the honor that you have bestowed upon him and are appreciative that Glenville State College has recognized him for the athlete and person that he was,” said Stephanik.

The Curtis Elam Hall of Fame Class of 2013.
(L-R) Pam Stephanik, daughter of Bill Whetsell, Bob Reynolds, Gary Ray, Bill Casto, Steve Seals (not pictured).

Whetsell was a four-year letterman in football and basketball at GSC earning WVIAC ALL Conference honors in both sports. He played at Glenville for three years then served in the Air Force during WWII, then returned to GSC as a player/coach, graduated in 1946, and received his master’s degree from West Virginia University.

He was hired at Marietta College in 1947 and earned Ohio’s prestigious Coach of the Year honors in 1954 at the age of 36 when he turned out the most successful basketball team in Marietta’s 52-year history. His Marietta team posted a 21-1 record for the 1953-54 season. His teams compiled a 148-115 record on the hardwood between 1947-1960.

In addition to being a basketball coach and fulfilling teaching responsibilities, Whetsell coached football, baseball, cross country, and golf at various points during his career at Marietta. He was named athletic director and golf coach for Marietta College in 1959, a position he held for ten years before becoming head of the college’s physical education department and director of its intramural program. He retired from Marietta College in 1988.

Additionally, Whetsell was a retired sports official, honorary member of the Ohio-West Virginia Officials Association, and a founder and life member of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.  He was a member of the Ohio/WV Officials Association for Football and Basketball.  He was inducted into the Marietta College Hall of Fame in 1988 and into the Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.

Whetsell was very active in his community where he was a member of American Legion Post 64; B.P.O. Elks 477; Marietta Kiwanis Club; American Union 1, F & AM; Scottish Rite; and Royal Order of Jesters, Court 156, Parkersburg. He was also an ambassador and member of Aladdin Temple and past president of Marietta Shrine Club in 1975.

A veteran of World War II, Whetsell, a Lieutenant, was a B24 pilot with the 8th Air Force in England. He retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Major and had served as an associate liaison officer for the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Bill and his wife Pauline Burke Whetsell, also deceased, had four children: William ‘Bill’ Whetsell, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Loudon, Tennessee; Robert ‘Bob’ and his wife Samantha of Duluth, Georgia; Linda Driver and husband Bill of Arlington, Virginia; and Pam Stephanik and husband Tom of Marietta, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

 

 

Robert M. ‘Bob’ Reynolds, a native of Crown (Logan County), West Virginia graduated from Man High School and was a four-year letterman in basketball for the Glenville Pioneers.

“There were several people at Glenville who were very influential in my life. Custodian Roy Clemens always was there to encourage me. Dean Robert Higgins guided me and to mathematics and was responsible for me going to graduate school which led to my life’s work,” said Reynolds.

He led GSC with Hall of Famer Rudy Poole in 1956-57 and 1957-58 Basketball Statistical Release with Reynolds averaging 17.7 points per game during his junior year and 19.8 points per game in 1957-58. 

Reynolds led the way for the GSC Pioneers to upset WVIAC favorite Fairmont in the 1958 WVIAC tournament.

He graduated from GSC in 1958. In 1960, he received a master’s degree in mathematics from West Virginia University and went to work for Douglas Aircraft Company in Santa Monica, California as a computing engineer. Two years later, he accepted a similar position at TRW Systems in Redondo Beach, California and stayed there for eight years.

His first retirement came when he was 32 years old allowing him his wife Joan Scarritt Reynolds and their two sons to travel and live in several wonderful places throughout the United States and Mexico. This sojourn lasted for twelve years, during which the boys were home schooled ‘on the road.’ At the end of this period, both boys entered college at UCLA and Joan began Chiropractic College in San Francisco. At the age of 44, Reynolds began a second career as a college mathematics instructor and worked in this capacity until retiring from Butte College in 2006.

He and Joan divorced in 1982 after twenty years of marriage and still remain good friends. He resides in Berry Creek, California.

“Bob was a typical West Virginia student. He came to Glenville to get an education and to play basketball. He took advantage of the opportunity and Glenville served him well,” said former teammate and GSC alum Tom McPherson who presented Reynolds for induction.

William G. ‘Bill’ Casto, a native of Bancroft (Putnam County), West Virginia graduated from Poca High School and was a four-year starter on the football team at GSC and a starter on the wrestling team.  Coach Bill Douglas, his longtime mentor and friend, was his offensive line coach as well as his wrestling coach.

Casto was captain of the football team during his junior and senior seasons and remembered for, among other career playing highlights,    he final game of his senior year when he was playing defensive tackle and had 22 tackles against West Virginia Tech.

While at GSC, he was Sports Editor for the Kanawachan yearbook staff, a member of Theta Xi Fraternity, an outstanding student athlete   during his college career, and has had a most distinguished professional career.

“Being inducted to the GSC Curtis Elam Hall of Fame is the single greatest thrill of my professional life. To have my name listed with the likes of Jesse Lilly, Bill Hanlin, Bob Minnieweather, Jackie Joe Robinson, Leland Byrd and so many other great GSC Hall of Famers is overwhelming to me. GSC is not the mortar, bricks, and buildings; it is the people that make it such a special place. Those people gave me the tools that I needed to be successful, and because of them, I now have so many special people in my life today,” said Casto.

After graduating from Glenville, he coached high school football at James Wood High School in Winchester, Virginia and at Warren County High School in Front Royal, Virginia. He then accepted a position on the football staff at The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He served as Offensive Coordinator there for four years.

Casto later coached and then served as Athletic Director for 16 years at Newport News Apprentice College in Newport News, Virginia.

He has been a tireless servant in his roles as a member of the Board of Directors & Regional Commissioner of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (11 years), the Virginia Amateur Sports Association (10 years), and as Executive Director/Commissioner of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association where he is currently in his eighth year as head of the USCAA.

Casto was recognized as the 2008 Peninsula Sports Club ‘Sports Person of the Year.’

In 2007, he was inducted into the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) Hall of Fame.

Casto, who resides in Williamsburg, Virginia, holds a master’s from George Washington University (1982) and additional post graduate credits from the University of Virginia – Guidance Certificate, West Virginia University – Psychology of Sport, and Wake Forest University – Business Management.

Stephen H. ‘Steve’ Seals of Dunbar (Kanawha County), West Virginia was a four-year starter in football for the Pioneers and also participated in track.

He came to GSC from Charleston High where he played football for GSC Hall of Famer Frank Vincent ‘55 and basketball for Hall of Famer Lou Romano ‘40 in addition to running track.

Seals was a two-time WVIAC ALL Conference selection in football, where he played both ways for the Pioneers. He was First Team WVIAC ALL Conference as a defensive end during his sophomore year and Second Team WVIAC ALL Conference as fullback in his junior year. He continued to play fullback during his senior year and was team caption in 1967 and 1968.

Seals was captain of the GSC football team that played Norfolk State in the Fishbowl with GSC Hall of Famer Jim Frashure’70 in Portsmoth, Virginia. This was Norfolk’s bowl game which was played for legendary Coach and Hall of Famer Bill Hanlin’53 in front of a record crowd of over 17,000.

“I am honored to be selected for the GSC Hall of Fame. Glenville was and still is a special place. Coach Hanlin and Coach Adolpson are great men and were very influential in my life. It always makes me smile to be at or think of GSC,” he said.

He was named to the Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities in 1969. As a letterman, he belonged to the G Club and was an active member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.

Seals taught at Roosevelt Junior High from 1970-79.

Seals lives in Dunbar. He is retired from the Kanawha County Parks and Recreation Commission where he served as Manager of the Shawnee Regional Park from 1979-2008.

He has three sons: Walter of Kanawha County; Henry who is in Japan; and Steven, Jr. of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Gary W. Ray, a native of Putnam County, West Virginia graduated from Winfield High School. At Glenville, he was a four-year starter in football for the Pioneers He was team captain in 1970. Ray played offense for two years, defense for two years, and was named Second Team WVIAC ALL Conference during his junior year.

“GSC has put many people in my life including my wife, people that have given my life purpose and made my life special. I hope that someday people will feel about me the way that I feel about the people at GSC who have influenced my life so much,” said Ray.

Ray was an active member of the Theta Xi Fraternity at GSC.

He received a master’s degree in Secondary Administration from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies in 1979.

In 1971, Ray began a six-year tenure as a teacher/coach at Oak Hill High School. He then became a teacher/coach at Buffalo High School in 1977-1978. He returned to Oak Hill High School where he served as assistant Principle and athletic director from 1978-1995, and then principle from 1995-1997. From 1997-2001 he was the Director of Schools for the Fayette County Board of Education.

Ray became Assistant Executive Director of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission from 2001-2007 and has served as Executive Director of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC), 2007- present.

He served on the National Federation Strategic Planning Committee from 2008-2009 and has been selected to serve on the National Federation of High Schools Board of Directors beginning in August of 2013.

Ray resides in Parkersburg with his wife Cindy, whom he met at Glenville. They have two children: Amy and her husband Mark Bloomfield, Adam Ray and his wife Amanda, and three grandchildren (Derek, Nathan, and Kendall Bloomfield).

The Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 2001 through the generosity of the late Curtis Elam, a 1949 GSC graduate. Hall of Fame member plaques are displayed in the lobby of the Jesse R. Lilly, Jr. Gymnasium. The GSC Curtis Elam Athletic Hall of Fame will be moved to its new home in the Waco Center which is currently under construction and scheduled to be completed in January 2014.

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3 Gilmer Athletes Medal at WV District AAU Track and Field Meet

Three Gilmer County youth brought home medals from the West Virginia Amateur Athletic Union District Qualifier track and field meet held in Charleston, WV.

Sada Wright competed in two events in the Girls’ 13-14 year old division. She earned a Silver Medal for her Second Place mark in shot put with a throw of 31 feet 5 inches.  In the discus competition, Sada finished in 4th Place with a toss of 79 feet 11 inches. Sada, the daughter of Willard and Michelle Wright of Glenville, was an accomplished member of the Mini Titans Girls’ Track Team as a 7th grader this spring.

(L-R) Nathan Stout, Noah Aviles, and Sada Wright

In the Boys’ Shot Put 15-16 year old division, Nathan Stout out threw his competition to win the 1st Place Gold Medal with an impressive mark of 48 feet 8½ inches. With a discus throw of 136 feet 9 inches, Nathan earned the 2nd Place Silver Medal.  Nathan is finishing up his Freshman year at Gilmer County High School where he lettered in Track and Field. He is the son of Jim Stout and Connie O’Dell of Glenville.

Noah Aviles swept four events in the Boys’ 13-14 year old division to bring home four 1st Place Gold Medals from the AAU Track and Field Meet! Noah cleared 5 feet 8 inches in the High Jump,  soared 17 feet 8 inches in Long Jump,  sailed over the 100 Meter Hurdles in 15.02 seconds, and crossed the finish line in 27.54 seconds in the 200 Meter Hurdles competition to earn Gold Medals in all four of his events. The son of Felix and Nancy Aviles of Glenville, Noah recently wrapped-up a very successful 8th grade year as a Mini Titan.

These three young Gilmer County athletes are now qualified to compete in the Super Regional AAU National Qualifier Track and Field Meet June 27-30, 2013 in Canton, Ohio.

Glenville: Sports Physical and Immunization Clinic - 06.03.13 - 06.04.13, Today and Tomorrow

The Gilmer County School Based Health Center will be offering a sports physical and immunization clinic on June 03 and 04, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the Gilmer County High School Based Health Center.

Athletes: It is mandatory if you wish to begin practice in June, you must have a completed sports physical and up-to-date immunizations by June 10th. All athletes can take advantage of these clinic days.

Current 6th and 11th Graders: It is now required that in order to enter 7th and 12th grades, students must have additional immunizations.

• 7th Graders must show proof of a booster dose of Tdap vaccine which protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) and a dose of MCV4 (meningitis) vaccine.

• 12th Graders also must show proof of a single dose of Tdap, plus a booster dose of the meningitis vaccine.  If your child will be turning 16 before school starts, they must get the meningitis vaccine booster in order to move to the 12th grade.

If your child is enrolled in School Based Health, sports physicals and immunizations are free. If your child is not enrolled but has insurance, that insurance will be billed; any remaining balance for sports physicals will be written off. However, if your child receives immunizations and is not enrolled in School Based Health, the cost is the responsibility of the parent or guardian along with any insurance you may have. If your child is not enrolled through the School Based Health Center, contact 304.462.8500 to request an enrollment packet.

If you do not plan to attend the clinic with your child, you must complete and sign a sports physical form or immunization consent for them. No physicals or immunizations will be given without a signed parental consent. In addition to a signed consent, your child must have a copy of any insurance card(s) and a copy of their current shot record.

You can pick up a sports physical form and immunization consent at Minnie Hamilton Health System, Gilmer High School as well as from local businesses.

Appointments must be made in advance to participate in the sports physical and immunization clinic days. Contact 304.462.7322 to schedule an appointment.

Little Pioneer Football & Cheerleading, American Youth Football Sign-Ups - June 05, 2013

G-OB™: Gilmer County Schools – Strength and Conditioning Coach

Title
Strength and Conditioning Coach

Grade Level:
High School

Description:

FOR THE POSITION OF HEAD ATHLETIC COACH 
 
REPORTS TO: Principal/Athletic Director 
 
JOB GOAL:To assist with participating student to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and an increased level of self-esteem. 
 
RESPONSBILITIES: 
 
Professional and Interpersonal Relations 
 
1.cooperates with building principal, 
 
2.cooperates with athletic director, 
 
3.develops rapport with coaching staff within the school, 
 
4.organizes coaching staff, 
 
5.develops positive relationship with participants, 
 
6. develops positive relationship with student body, 
 
7.develops positive relationship with faculty, 
 
8.develops positive relationship with parents and community, 
 
9.develops positive relationship with game officials, 
 
10.develops positive relationship with news media, 
 
11.develops positive relationship with opponents, 
 
12.employs appropriate conduct during games, 
 
13.employs appropriate conduct during practices, 
 
14.attends league, conference and WVSSAC, 
 
15.participates in activities that foster professional growth and development, 
 
16.motivates staff and players toward desired goals, and commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language. 
 
Coaching and Related Areas 
 
17.develops high caliber and quality instruction, 
 
18.teaches fundamental skills, 
 
19.handles athletic injuries, 
 
20.cares for equipment, 
 
21.supervises participants and disciplines team appropriately, 
 
22.designs quality organization of practice sessions, 
 
23.designs pre-season planning, 
 
24.supervises managers and other support personnel, 
 
25.manages budget, 
 
26.follows purchasing procedures, 
 
27.initiates game organizational skills, 
 
28.follows board of education, league, conference, and WVSSAC policies, 
 
29.devotes time and energy to coaching duties, 
 
30.follows end of season procedures, 
 
31.performs other duties as assigned by principal/athletic director. 

Job Location or School Name:
Gilmer County High School

City:
Glenville, WV

County:
Gilmer

Qualifications:
Holds a WV Teaching Certificate or Temporary Authorization for     Coaching Certificate 
*Certification in CPR or First Aid Desirable 
*Possess the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully carry out responsibilities of the position. 

Salary:
As per adopted salary schedule

Closing Date
2013.06.07

Comments:
Posting E13-501-14

SUBMIT:  -  Appl for employment; Copy of Teaching or Coaching Certificate; Previous two evals.  - Current employees submit Extracurricular Bid Sheet  

CLOSING DATE: 06.07.2013– 3:00 PM 

Apply to:
Ronald Blankenship, Superintendent 
Gilmer County Schools 
201 N. Court Street 
Glenville, WV 26351 
 
Fax: 304.462.5103

County Contact Email:
“rrblank@access.k12.wv.us”

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