West Virginia
West Virginia DoHS reports decrease in children waiting for Wraparound services
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — The West Virginia Department of Human Services said it saw a significant drop in the number of children waiting on Wraparound services in 2025, reflecting progress its made in strengthening support for children in the Mountain State.
The average weekly Wraparound waitlist declined from 137 children in January 2025 to 14 by November, representing nearly a 90% reduction, according to a news release from the DoHS. Wraparound refers to intensive and individualized support in all areas of their life that aims to prevent children from being placed in out-of-home care.
The agency said the steady downward trend is the result of targeted efforts to expand provider capacity, improve timely access and better align services with family needs statewide.
“Reducing wait times for Wraparound services means children and families receive the right support sooner, when it matters most,” Alex Mayer, Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia DoHS, said in the news release. “Every child deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and stay connected to family and community. This progress reflects deliberate efforts to strengthen the workforce, expand provider capacity, and remove barriers that delay care.”
The DoHS said it also expanded service capacity and strengthened coordination across the behavioral health system, including onboarding five new providers and expanding service areas with existing providers.
The Bureau for Behavioral Health further reduced waitlist pressure by providing Intro to Wraparound training to alternative service providers outside of the wraparound network, helping families connect with appropriate supports and further reducing waitlist pressure, the news release said.
To further address ongoing challenges, the DoHS said it is focusing on implementing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics statewide, boosting provider recruitment and outreach, authorizing telehealth where capacity is limited and expanding the Safe at Home program in high-need counties.
The transfer portal opened on January 2nd, and over the two-week period, over 40 players from West Virginia’s 2025 roster departed. Many of them have found their next home, but there are still a bunch who are waiting to find the right spot.
Here is the full list of players still available in the transfer portal.
QB Nicco Marchiol
This is clearly the most surprising of the entire list. I figured Marchiol would have found a home by now, despite coming off the foot injury. The injury is probably giving teams cause for concern, even at the Group of Five level. While things may not have worked out for him in Morgantown, he will always be remembered for his commitment to the program, and of course, his two wins over Pitt in the Backyard Brawl, particularly this past year’s come-from-behind overtime victory.
RB Tye Edwards
This is a somewhat new entry. I’ve been asked about Edwards and the possibility of him returning a bunch over the past couple of weeks, but I don’t see how he’s going to get another year of eligibility. I mean, he had to go to court to get this past season, and while he missed the majority of the year with an injury, he did play in a few games and has been in college for a number of years now. Even if it’s a possibility he can play, WVU is moving on. They can’t afford the risk.
RB Diore Hubbard
Hubbard seemed like someone Rich Rod would consider bringing back, but instead, he flipped the entire room. Like Marchiol, I’m stunned he hasn’t found a home yet, and that Cyncir Bowers, who had less of a role, already found his next destination (UConn).
CB Dawayne Galloway
Galloway may be one you’re not all that familiar with because he didn’t see the field as a freshman, but he was a coveted recruit coming out of high school, and someone who certainly has the ability to play at the Power Four level.
The rest of the bunch
QB Jaylen Henderson, QB Khalil Wilkins, RB Clay Ash, RB Tyler Jacklich, RB Kannon Katzer, WR Tyshawn Dues, WR Jordan McCants, WR Jarel Williams, TE Noah Braham, OL Brandon Homady, OL Ethan Chill, OL Mickel Clay, OL Jude Edwards, OL Wyatt Minor, EDGE Keenan Eck, EDGE Jackson Biser, EDGE Adam Tomczyk, LB Mike Hastie, CB Devonte Golden-Nelson, CB BJ Hendrickson III.
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Saturday was another busy one for Virginia Tech coach James Franklin. He landed two more transfer commitments, one from Ohio State offensive tackle Justin Terry and another from West Virginia EDGE/linebacker Curtis Jones Jr.
The 6-foot-4, 226-pound Jones played both ways at WVU. A native of Ona, West Virginia, Jones appeared in 11 games as a freshman in 2024, almost exclusively on special teams. His role increased in 2025, when he played in 12 games, making 14 tackles, including three for loss, two passes defensed and one forced fumble. Jones was also used as a short-yardage back on offense, where he was highly efficient, carrying the ball 11 times and scoring 3 touchdowns.
Make no mistake, Jones will play defense in Blacksburg. He’s the sixth EDGE commitment for Virginia Tech’s transfer portal class. However, the Hokies lost Baylor transfer Kamauryn Morgan this week. With students scheduled to report next week, an admissions issue prevented Morgan from enrolling at VT and he is back in the portal. While it was a tough loss, adding Jones softens the blows.
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The Hokies have placed a premium on upgrading the trenches this offseason, and Jones’ commitment further strengthens Tech’s stable of pass rushers for 2026.
West Virginia and Colorado will meet for just the third time in program history on Saturday, with tonight being the Buffs’ first-ever trip to Morgantown.
The ESPN BPI matchup predictor is leaning heavily in West Virginia’s favor for tonight’s game.
What the BPI says
According to the ESPN Basketball Power Index, the Mountaineers have an 82.1% chance to remain perfect inside Hope Coliseum, while Colorado has just a 17.9% chance to send WVU fans home in a bad mood.
Although the two teams boast similar records coming into tonight’s contest, the Mountaineers are just a different animal at home. Since the start of last season, West Virginia is 24-4 when playing at home, winning fourteen straight dating back to the tail end of last season with their victories over Cincinnati, TCU, and UCF.
80% may seem strong, but quite frankly, it’s deserved.
West Virginia’s recent games
It’s been a tale of two teams for West Virginia in its last two times out. They weathered the storm against Kansas a week ago, turning an eight-point deficit into an eight-point lead within the snap of a finger, thanks to a 22-2 run. The defense smothered the Jayhawks out of the paint, allowing WVU to go on to win by double digits.
Tuesday’s affair with Houston went about as poorly as one could imagine. It was one of the worst offensive first half performances in program history, and likely would have been had it not been for true freshman forward DJ Thomas knocking down shots from range. Now, the focus shifts back to taking care of your own floor.
Colorado’s recent games
After opening league play with victories over Arizona State and Utah, the Buffs have dropped two straight to Texas Tech and Cincinnati.
Despite trailing to Tech 43-27 at the break, they made it an interesting game, in large part due to their free-throw shooting, 14/16 from the line in the second half alone. A three from Sebastian Rancik made it a two-point game with 43 seconds left, and after a defensive stop, Barrington Hargress missed what would have been a game-winning three at the buzzer.
Against Cincinnati, the first half proved to be a problem again, burying themselves a 43-25 hole. They outscored the Bearcats 43-34 in the second half, but the free-throw line was their enemy this time. Cincinnati shot 24/35 on the day from the stripe.
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