West Virginia
Greenlight Hosts Dispensary Grand Opening At Newest West Virginia Location
- Multistate operator celebrates its 4th dispensary in West Virginia with grand opening
- This marks the Firm’s twenty second dispensary location in america
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Greenlight (“the Firm”), main, vertically-integrated, multi-state operator, introduced right this moment the opening of its 4th dispensary location in West Virginia, Greenlight Beckley, on Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. EST. The dispensary, positioned at 4244 Robert C. Byrd Dr. in Beckley, West Virginia, can be open from 10:00 a.m. to eight:00 p.m. The latest dispensary opening marks Greenlight’s twenty second dispensary nationwide.
Greenlight is likely one of the quickest rising multi-state operators in america, with award profitable operations in Missouri, Arkansas, West Virginia, Illinois and South Dakota. With 33 hashish dispensary licenses, greater than 350 distinctive group members, and greater than 150,000 sq. ft of cultivation and manufacturing, Greenlight continues to broaden its operations in restricted license states with extra dispensary places. West Virginia’s Workplace of Medical Hashish has permitted greater than 10,000 affected person purposes for medical hashish, indicating a requirement for affected person provide that Greenlight plans to meet.
“West Virginia has been an integral a part of our development technique, and the addition of Beckley will permit Greenlight to offer extra sufferers throughout West Virginia, entry to medicinal hashish merchandise whereas benefiting the neighborhood of sufferers within the surrounding areas. We stay up for connecting with our new Beckley sufferers and offering them with the best high quality of medical-grade merchandise out there with the opening of our fourth dispensary in West Virginia,” stated CEO of Greenlight, John Mueller.
Greenlight has extra dispensary places in West Virginia together with Lewisburg, Princeton, and Stollings with extra coming on-line later this yr. Sufferers can choose from a wide range of medicinal merchandise from licensed cultivators at every location or obtain info on the right way to get hold of a medical marijuana card.
About Greenlight
Greenlight (www.greenlightdispensary.com) is likely one of the main hashish manufacturers in america, with operations in Missouri, Arkansas, West Virginia, Illinois and South Dakota. With over 30 hashish dispensary licenses and greater than 150,000 sq. ft of cultivation and manufacturing, Greenlight is a vertically built-in operator with sturdy manufacturers, strains and advertising. Our mission is to offer “Hashish with Tradition” in an inviting environment whereas welcoming our shoppers as a part of the Greenlight household.
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West Virginia
West Virginia facing challenge in UCF rushing attack led by Harvey
If West Virginia is going to have success on the defensive side of the ball against UCF it starts with keeping their ground game under control.
And the centerpiece of that is senior running back RJ Harvey.
The Knights are second nationally and top all Power Four programs at 262 yards per game with Harvey playing a major role in that. The Orlando native has rushed for 1,328 yards and 19 touchdowns while averaging almost 7 yards per carry on the season.
It’s no secret that keeping him in check will be critical.
“His ability to break tackles and once he does get past the defensive line and linebackers he gets going really fast,” defensive lineman TJ Jackson said.
Jackson compares Harvey to a bigger Devin Neal from Kansas in large part because of his ability to go from a jump cut to full speed. The running back is one of the most improved players in the country and is playing at an elite level according to head coach Neal Brown.
“Really tough to tackle, can make people miss. Has a great feel for their zone schemes,” Brown said.
UCF will utilize the same inside zone rushing scheme that Baylor was able to rush for 183 yards and it’s going to require some discipline out of the unit. The defense must attack the ball with leverage.
“You got to keep great edges on the defense. You have to keep technique all 11 guys across the board. If you’re the backside guy pursuing the ball then you have to keep technique and keep your shoulders square,” coordinator Jeff Koonz said. “He’s a threat to go anywhere, at any time. He understands blocking, he understands their scheme. It’s a great challenge for us.”
Where Harvey has created the most issues is when he is able to get the safeties and linebackers bottled up and then jump cuts to the outside and outruns the defense for big chunks of yards.
“The key is to contain him and not let him get on the perimeter for explosives,” Brown said.
West Virginia
Predicting the winners of the 2024 West Virginia high school football playoffs first round
The West Virginia high school playoffs begin tonight with a full slate of games on the table.
Check out who High School On SI predicts will win their first round matchups on Friday, and who will secure a spot in the second round of the WVSSAC postseason.
First-round matchups
(1) Martinsburg vs. (16) Parkersburg
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Martinsburg
(9) Parkersburg South vs. (8) Washington
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Parkersburg South
(4) Wheeling Park vs. (13) Musselman
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Wheeling Park
(5) Huntington vs. (12) University
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Huntington
(2) Spring Mills vs. (15) Hedgesville
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Spring Mills
(7) Morgantown vs. (10) Woodrow Wilson
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Morgantown
(3) Jefferson vs. (14) Cabell Midland
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Jefferson
(6) Hurricane vs. (11) George Washington
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Hurricane
2024 WVSSAC Class AAAA high school football bracket
First-round matchups
(1) Princeton vs. (16) Hampshire
4:00 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Princeton
(8) North Marion vs. (9) Ripley
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: North Marion
(4) Hoover vs. (13) Elkins
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Hoover
(5) Oak Hill vs. (12) Lewis County
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Oak Hill
(2) Fairmont Senior vs. (15) Point Pleasant
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Fairmont Senior
(7) Spring Valley vs. (10) East Fairmont
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Spring Valley
(3) Bridgeport vs. (14) Byrd
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Bridgeport
(6) Nitro vs. (11) Shady Spring
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Nitro
2024 WVSSAC Class AAA high school football bracket
First-round matchups
(1) Frankfort vs. (16) Westside
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Frankfort
(9) Bluefield vs. (8) South Harrison
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Bluefield
(4) Williamstown vs. (13) Moorefield
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Williamstown
(5) Wheeling Central Catholic vs. (12) Nicholas County
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Wheeling Central Catholic
(2) Roane County vs. (15) Chapmanville Regional
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Roane County
(7) Wayne vs. (10) Scott
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Scott
(3) Independence vs. (14) James Monroe
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Independence
(6) Philip Barbour vs. (11) Clay County
4:00 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Phillip Barbour
2024 WVSSAC Class AA high school football bracket
First-round matchups
(1) Tug Valley vs. (16) Tolsia
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Tug Valley
(8) Petersburg vs. (9) River View
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Petersburg
(4) Cameron vs. (13) Valley
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Cameron
(5) Doddridge County vs. (12) Wirt County
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Doddridge County
(2) Tucker County vs. (15) East Hardy
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Tucker County
(7) Pendleton County vs. (10) Meadow Bridge
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Pendleton County
(3) Wahama vs. (14) Madonna
1:30 p.m. Saturday
PREDICTION: Wahama
(6) Sherman vs. (11) Tyler
7:00 p.m. Friday
PREDICTION: Sherman
2024 WVSSAC Class A high school football bracket
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West Virginia
Score Predictions for West Virginia’s Senior Day Game vs. UCF
Picking up a win this weekend means the West Virginia Mountaineers are going bowling. It’s been an extremely disappointing season to this point, but WVU can put an end to their woes at home by taking down a UCF team that has lost six of its last seven.
Here is how we see this Saturday’s game going between WVU and UCF.
The challenge doesn’t get any easier this week for new WVU defensive coordinator Jeff Koonz, who will have to gameplan for the nation’s third-leading rusher, RJ Harvey. UCF is and always will be a run-first football team under Gus Malzahn, but they have found an answer at quarterback over the last couple of games with freshman Dylan Rizk, giving them more of a balanced approach.
For the most part this season, West Virginia has had success defending the run. They rank fifth in the Big 12 in run defense and 50th nationally in yards allowed per carry (4.0). Although Rizk opens up UCF’s offense, I still believe Malzahn will want to remain confident in his superstar running back and try to lean on WVU’s front. With less-than-ideal weather conditions expected to be in play, it should keep UCF from wanting to spin it a bunch, which is great news for a weak Mountaineer secondary.
Whether it was the season opener versus Penn State, the Backyard Brawl against Pitt, the Coal Rush game versus Iowa State, or another primetime game against Kansas State, WVU has not handled distractions all that well this season. Senior Day can certainly provide a lot of distractions with all of the emotions that go into it, but I believe Garrett Greene, Wyatt Milum, and Co. will walk out of Milan Puskar Stadium as winners.
I’m going with the Mountaineers in a high-scoring affair.
Prediction record: 6-4.
UCF may have found its footing with quarterback Dylan Rizk – the Knights’ fourth starting QB this season. Rizk has made the last two starts for a team looking to remain bowl eligible. The freshman threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start and nearly pulled off the upset at Arizona State in game two. He’s been efficient in his passes, completing 74.6% of his passes.
The Knights have leaned on an effective rushing attack, ranking third nationally, and lead all Power Four programs, averaging 262.8 rushing yards per game.
Leading the UCF ground game is RJ Harvey. The senior has rushed for 1,328, ranking third nationally, with 19 touchdowns and was named a Doak Walker Award semifinalist for the second consecutive season.
Statistically, the West Virginia defense has been formidable against the run and is second in the Big 12 in rushing yards allowed per game at 126.8. However, last week against Baylor, the Mountaineers nearly allowed the Bears to reach their season average of 5.7 yards per carry, gaining 5.4 yards per rush. UCF is second in the country in runs of 10 yards or more with 86.
West Virginia was unable to keep pace with a surging Baylor offense last week at home and there is no indication they will be able slow the Knights down Saturday. The Mountaineers had an opportunity for a game turning interception against Baylor but what has occurred often with this unit, it was dropped. The defense will have to make plays for this team to win and they did it two weeks ago to steal a win in Cincinnati.
I’m reluctant to pick West Virginia for a multitude of reasons but what has been preached by the coaching staff since the arrival of Neal Brown, the lack of consistency in all three phases of the game, sums it up.
I’m going to go out on a shaky limb this week and pick the Mountaineers. It’s quarterback Garrett Greene’s last home game of his Mountaineer career and I think he will motivate and will this team to a win while the defense will dial up more pressure against a freshman quarterback and force mistakes, but it will not be easy.
West Virginia finds a way to win 27-24.
Prediction record: 6-4.
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