The West Virginia University Mountaineer Athletic Club has announced the dates for the 2012 Coaches Caravan. All proceeds from the caravan benefit the WVU Athletic Department and the MAC scholarship fund.
The West Virginia University Mountaineer Athletic Club has announced the dates for the 2012 Coaches Caravan. All proceeds from the caravan benefit the WVU Athletic Department and the MAC scholarship fund.
The caravan opens May 2 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling and the following day at J.P. Henry's in Parkersburg. Former Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer will be a special guest on both stops, welcoming WVU to the Big 12.
The caravan will make a stops May 17 at the Clarion Hotel in Shepherdstown, May 22 at the Bridgeport Conference Center and May 24 at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton and the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. Texas Tech basketball coach Billy Gillespie is scheduled to make an appearance on the May 24 stops.
All events will begin at 5:30 p.m. and individual tickets are $50, which includes admission and dinner. To purchase tickets, or for more information, contact the MAC office at 1-800-433-2072.
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MU BASEBALL: Marshall swept a doubleheader Tuesday from Coppin State at Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley. The Herd won the opener 18-1 and the nightcap 19-1.
Gray Stafford went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBIs and three runs scored for Marshall in the first game, while Andrew Dundon knocked in three runs. Wayland Moore struck out seven in three innings for the Herd.
In the second game, Sergio Leon went 4-for-5 with four RBIs and two runs scored for Marshall (13-19), while Eric Semeniuk drove in three runs, Isaac Ballou, Nathan Gomez, Alfredo Brito and Andrew Dundon each knocked in two and Stafford added a solo homer.
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WVU BASEBALL: Tomo Delp went 2-for-4 with two RBIs as Maryland shut out West Virginia 3-0 Wednesday in College Park, Md. Brady Kirkpatrick allowed one hit in five innings of relief for the Terrapins. Ryan McBroom went 2-for-4 for WVU (14-20).
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MU SOFTBALL: Marshall swept a doubleheader from Ohio Wednesday at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington. The Herd won the opener 17-6 and the second game 10-0.
Alysia Hively went 3-for-3 with two home runs and seven RBIs for Marshall in the first game, while Jessica Ferrick hit a game-ending grand slam in the fifth.
In the nightcap, Samantha Spurlock went 2-for-2 with a run scored and three RBIs for Marshall (24-16), while Jessica Hughes drove in a pair of runs.
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The West Virginia University Mountaineer Athletic Club has announced the dates for the 2012 Coaches Caravan. All proceeds from the caravan benefit the WVU Athletic Department and the MAC scholarship fund.
The caravan opens May 2 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling and the following day at J.P. Henry's in Parkersburg. Former Oklahoma football coach Barry Switzer will be a special guest on both stops, welcoming WVU to the Big 12.
The caravan will make a stops May 17 at the Clarion Hotel in Shepherdstown, May 22 at the Bridgeport Conference Center and May 24 at the Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton and the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. Texas Tech basketball coach Billy Gillespie is scheduled to make an appearance on the May 24 stops.
All events will begin at 5:30 p.m. and individual tickets are $50, which includes admission and dinner. To purchase tickets, or for more information, contact the MAC office at 1-800-433-2072.
nnMU BASEBALL: Marshall swept a doubleheader Tuesday from Coppin State at Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley. The Herd won the opener 18-1 and the nightcap 19-1.
Gray Stafford went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBIs and three runs scored for Marshall in the first game, while Andrew Dundon knocked in three runs. Wayland Moore struck out seven in three innings for the Herd.
In the second game, Sergio Leon went 4-for-5 with four RBIs and two runs scored for Marshall (13-19), while Eric Semeniuk drove in three runs, Isaac Ballou, Nathan Gomez, Alfredo Brito and Andrew Dundon each knocked in two and Stafford added a solo homer.
nnWVU BASEBALL: Tomo Delp went 2-for-4 with two RBIs as Maryland shut out West Virginia 3-0 Wednesday in College Park, Md. Brady Kirkpatrick allowed one hit in five innings of relief for the Terrapins. Ryan McBroom went 2-for-4 for WVU (14-20).
nnMU SOFTBALL: Marshall swept a doubleheader from Ohio Wednesday at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington. The Herd won the opener 17-6 and the second game 10-0.
Alysia Hively went 3-for-3 with two home runs and seven RBIs for Marshall in the first game, while Jessica Ferrick hit a game-ending grand slam in the fifth.
In the nightcap, Samantha Spurlock went 2-for-2 with a run scored and three RBIs for Marshall (24-16), while Jessica Hughes drove in a pair of runs.
nnYOUTH GOLF: The West Virginia Girls Golf Invitational will take place May 20 at Glade Springs Resort.
Breakfast and registration will be from 8 to 9 a.m. followed by three hours of instruction from 9 a.m. to noon, which includes pitching, chipping, putting, sand play and a full swing video. A lunch and information session for participants and parents is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. detailing junior golf, the Top Flite program and high school golf. The participants will then play nine holes based on the Stableford Scoring System.
The cost is $165 per golfer and also includes a West Virginia Golf Association VIP card. To register, visit www.wvga.org and check out junior championships information or call Jim Jamieson at 386-451-6426.
nnHERSHEY'S TRACK & FIELD GAMES: The City of Charleston will host the Hershey's Track & Field Games from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 at Laidley Field. The meet is open to boys and girls ages 9-14 from Boone, Clay, Kanawha and Putnam Counties.
Sign-ups begin one hour before the meet and you must bring a copy of the child's birth certificate. For more information, contact Cheryl Gaynor at 304-348-8008.
nnFISHING RODEO: Coonskin Park's annual fishing rodeo will be 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 21 at Hersher Lake. The event is open to boys and girls ages 3-10 and they must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Kanawha County Parks at 304-341-8000.
nnYOUTH BASKETBALL: The fifth annual Rising Stars Invitational will take place May 11-13 in Charleston. The event is open to boys and girls of all ages.
A full report of the invitational will be provided to NCAA Division I, II, III, NAIA and JUCO coaches. Cost is $325 for 8U-13U teams and $425 for 14U-17U teams. For more information, visit www.risingstarsinvitational.com.
nnASEP CLASS: An ASEP coaching class will be held May 4-6 at Huntington High School for anyone interested in coaching a secondary sport. Register online at www.wvssac.org.
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