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WVSports: West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball Recruiting – 2026 LB commit Taylor building stronger bonds with West Virginia

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2 years ago

July 3, 2024

WVSports: West Virginia Mountaineers Football & Basketball Recruiting – 2026 LB commit Taylor building stronger bonds with West Virginia

Pittsburgh (Pa.) Aliquippa 2026 linebacker Daiveon Taylor has been committed to West Virginia since April but has continued to build strong bonds with the coaching staff.

And the Rivals.com three-star prospect made multiple trips to Morgantown in June to further solidify that.

Taylor, 6-foot-2, 213-pounds, made the trek down for a one-day camp as well as the Mountaineers first 7-on-7 tournament in June and was able to showcase his improvement in front of the coaches.

“They like everything I’m doing. My hips got better, and I move better,” he said. “They were just giving me some pointers on playing linebacker.”

Inside linebackers coach Jeff Koonz, along with area recruiter tight ends coach Blaine Stewart have been the primary points of contact for Taylor but he also had plenty of time to talk with head coach Neal Brown.

“I feel like the relationship has gone great and it’s only getting better,” he said.

The Rivals.com three-star prospect has been no stranger to Morgantown over the course of his recruitment and a big reason for that has been his ties with the West Virginia coaches. That has made him feel welcomed.

“I love it, they make me feel at home,” he said.

Taylor had been the lone member of the 2026 class until Kingston (Ga.) Cass 2026 quarterback Brodie McWhorter jumped into the boat and the two have already built a strong bond. The pair plan to both be active when it comes to recruiting other key targets into the class moving forward.

“Me and Brodie are very close, and we are recruiting others,” he said.

Taylor next plans to return to West Virginia July 25 for the cookout on campus in order to spend even more time with the coaches and put his recruiting cap on to potentially add more to the group.

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

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5 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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15 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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1 day 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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