WVSSAC Mon Valley Board seeking basketball officials
The WVSSAC Mon Valley Board is seeking new basketball officials. Candidates must complete online RefReps coursework and weekly training in Bridgeport; call Rob Kimble at 304-677-3384 for details.
Upshur County Youth Soccer opens registration for fall 2026 season
Upshur County Youth Soccer is registering U4-U14 players of all experience levels for its fall 2026 season through July 31. Practices begin in mid-August and volunteers are also needed to coach, referee and support the league.
MEC announces partnership with Visaic for Mountain East TV
The MEC and Visaic will launch Mountain East TV in 2026-27, streaming 1,200-plus annual events from all 12 schools. Live content will remain free, while subscriptions add DVR, archives, highlight tools and fewer ads.
Wesleyan finishes eighth in MEC Commissioner’s Cup standings
Charleston captured the 2025-26 MEC Commissioner’s Cup for overall athletic excellence, earning its ninth straight title behind a 0.978 all-sports rating and a haul of championships. West Virginia Wesleyan finished eighth in the final standings with a 0.462 rating.
Mountain East Conference extends invitation to Shawnee State University
The Mountain East Conference has approved adding Shawnee State University as its 12th full-time member, with official entry set for July 2026 pending NCAA Division II acceptance. SSU will compete in 19 of 23 sports and plans to launch football by 2028.
UNC takes the series, but fans prove WVU baseball is here to stay
UNC ended WVU’s dream season with a 12-7 loss, but the Mountaineers left Omaha as national semifinalists with a record 47 wins and a fanbase that took over the stadium. Built by Randy Mazey and powered under Steve Sabins, WVU baseball feels like it’s only getting started.
Wesleyan’s Hansford earns spot in NCAA Division II outdoor track and field championships
Five Mountain East Conference athletes are headed to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas. West Virginia Wesleyan’s Michael Hansford will compete in the men’s triple jump.
Wesleyan softball gets shut out of MEC postseason honors
Wesleyan was shut out of Mountain East Conference postseason honors as the league unveiled its 2026 all-conference teams and award winners ahead of the MEC Softball Championship.
Wesleyan men’s and women’s tennis teams selected for regional play
West Virginia Wesleyan’s men’s and women’s tennis teams earned NCAA Division II Atlantic Region 1 bids as No. 5 seeds.
Tennis ‘Cats tumble in MEC semis to Falcons
No. 2 Fairmont State swept No. 3 West Virginia Wesleyan 4-0 in Saturday’s MEC semifinal in Charleston. The Falcons grabbed the doubles point and rolled through singles wins from Moens, Haruto and Liedtke to punch their ticket to the 2026 MEC Championship.