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White leads Arizona in 12-1 victory against West Virginia – WV MetroNews

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1 year ago

May 24, 2025

White leads Arizona in 12-1 victory against West Virginia – WV MetroNews

Arizona’s Mason White belts one of his two home runs against West Virginia. Photo courtesy of @Big12Conference

West Virginia hoped to build momentum after a seven-run victory against Cincinnati on Thursday to begin the Big 12 Baseball Championship.

Instead, the Mountaineers were handled Friday by Arizona, which got four hits in as many at bats from Mason White, who belted a pair of home runs and drove in six runs to spark the Wildcats in their 12-1 victory at Globe Life Field.

White’s first home run gave Arizona, the No. 4 seed, a 1-0 lead in the first inning. His next round-tripper came in the fifth and upped a two-run Wildcats’ advantage to 5-0.

The No. 1 seed Mountaineers (41-14) generated their lone run in the seventh on a Chase Swain single, at which time they trailed 10-1.

Jack Kartsonas took the loss for WVU after allowing five runs on eight hits over four innings. The Mountaineers used seven relief pitchers after Kartsonas exited.

Arizona (38-18) got a strong start from pitcher Raul Garayzar, who threw six scoreless frames, striking out three and scattering six hits.

Adonys Guzman added three hits and drove in three runs in the victory.

Sam White, Armani Guzman and Logan Suave had two hits apiece in defeat for WVU, which finished with 10 hits.

The Mountaineers now await their seeding and destination in the NCAA Tournament, which will be revealed Monday.

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Morrisey appoints Shane Stack to House District 4 seat – WV MetroNews

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3 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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Morrisey appoints Shane Stack to House District 4 seat – WV MetroNews

Governor Patrick Morrisey (Photo/MetroNews)

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed a new member of the state House of Delegates.

Shane Thomas Stack, of Triadelphia, was appointed Tuesday to represent District 4. Stack replaces former Delegate Bill Flanigan who resigned to join the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia following his election to the Division 2 seat.

“Shane Stack is an outstanding choice to represent the families and communities of the fourth district,” Morrisey said in a release. “With his deep roots in the local community, his background as a business owner, and his proven experience managing municipal finances, Shane understands what it takes to support economic growth and advocate for working West Virginians. He will serve his constituents well in Charleston.”

In Morrisey’s release, it said that Stack has a diverse background in small business ownership, municipal finance, and higher education administration. Stack currently is the owner, licensed auctioneer, and certified appraiser for Frio Stack & Associates, as well as the owner of Island Pawn & Gun.

Stack previously worked as the Town Treasurer for West Liberty.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in General Business from West Liberty University.

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Sentencing for man convicted of murdering West Virginia State Trooper; other top stories

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14 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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Sentencing for man convicted of murdering West Virginia State Trooper; other top stories

MINGO COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Sentencing is underway for Timothy Kennedy, the man convicted of murdering West Virginia State Police Trooper Cory Maynard.

Trooper Maynard was shot to death in June 2023.

The jury found Kennedy guilty on all counts: first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, first-degree disarming a law enforcement officer, and two counts of first-degree attempted murder.

Shannon Litton has has that, plus your other top stories for Tuesday, July 7th.

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11 Marshall student athletes suing NCAA over new rule – WV MetroNews

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24 hours ago

July 7, 2026

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11 Marshall student athletes suing NCAA over new rule – WV MetroNews

Peyton Ilderton and Meredith Maier with the WNIT trophy (Photo from Bill Cornwell)

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Eleven players in various Marshall University sports are suing the NCAA over its new eligibility rule.

The student athletes are seeking an injunction in Cabell County Circuit Court over the new five years to play five seasons rule approved last month.

The lawsuit was first reported by the West Virginia Record.

The players say the new rule cuts them off because they graduated high school in 2022 and played four seasons and are now being denied a fifth season.

The lawsuit alleges the rule violated West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and the covenant of fair dealing.

The players want to play again in the 2026–27 sports year.

The players include Meredith Maier, Peyton Ilderton, Dewain “Boogie” Trotter, Bryce Blevins, Cam Harthan, Bailey Fisher, Johanna Strom, Blessing King, Paige Simpson, Ryan Holmes, Momo Diop and Hannah Wyler.

The student athletes are represented by Beckley attorney Steve New.

Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states. The NCAA has said making another change would create chaos.

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