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SAC Defensive Freshman of the Year Sets Visit to West Virginia

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11 months ago

May 1, 2025

SAC Defensive Freshman of the Year Sets Visit to West Virginia

One of the most valuable positions in football is the edge rusher. West Virginia has been busy rebuilding that position room all offseason. Now they turn their eyes to one of D-II’s best young players.

E’Lla Boykin from Barton College picked up a West Virginia offer on April 28 and immediately scheduled a visit per Matt Zenitz of 247 sports. He also received offers from Boston College, South Alabama, James Madison, Western Kentucky, and Coastal Carolina. He plans to visit Boston College after his trip to WVU as well.

The 6’3″ 230-pound edge rusher out of Mount Olive, NC, totaled 55 tackles, two sacks, four tackles for loss, and one interception during the 2024 season. This helped him earn the South Athletic Conference defensive freshman of the year. With his size and athleticism, he projects to be a bandit in Zac Alley’s defensive scheme.

Other bandits on the roster include senior Braden Siders(Wyoming) and sophomore Curtis Jones. West Virginia has also earned commitments from summer enrollees Keenan Eck (JUCO), Marshon Oxley (JUCO), and Carter Zuliani (High School).

He will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Curtis Jones

Braden Siders

Marshon Oxley

Keenan Eck

Carter Zuliani

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Upshur County Sports Calendar

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4 hours ago

March 30, 2026

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Plan your week with the Upshur County Sports Calendar, featuring baseball, softball, tennis, lacrosse, and track matchups from March 30–April 5. Find game times and opponents for Buckhannon-Upshur, West Virginia Wesleyan, and more—plus a Happy Easter on Sunday.

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

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16 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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West Virginia Mountain Bike Association holds Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi

PHILIPPI, W.Va (WDTV) – The West Virginia Mountain Bike Association kicked off its cross country series Sunday with the Race to Lil Moe’s in Philippi.

The event had options for all skill levels. Bikers had the choice to race 6 miles, 14 miles, or 19 miles.

Each race had a mix of straight track biking, and twisting and climbing through the woods. Bikers of all ages could participate, and each age group had its own race and results.

“I really do think that trails build community, and if you can get outdoor activity where people can come out and hike and bike,” said George Finly, a mountain biker and trail volunteer. “This is as much as a hiking trail as it is a biking trail. It’s right along the river, which is beautiful. Eagles were flying back and forth yesterday, and today is great because we’ve got a lot of kids out here.”

The next WVMBA cross country mountain bike race will be April 19 in Buckhannon.

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Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

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1 day ago

March 29, 2026

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Second-annual Rhododendron Roll brings thousands to West Virginia State Capitol

Thousands of people attended the second annual Rhododendron Roll event at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on March 28, 2026, featuring an Easter egg hunt, entertainment activities, and a speech by Gov. Patrick Morrisey.

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