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Southside Rumble 12 features action packed slate
PARKERSBURG — Fight fans now have less than a week remaining before Southside Rumble 12. Mike Sheppard’s Dawghouse Promotions event is slated to get underway at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 inside Parkersburg South’s Rod Oldham Athletic Center. Aside from a King of the Mountain State cruiserweight...
Hunter Giacomo: George Washington LB Discusses WVU Walk-On Offer & Academic Plans
Hunter Giacomo, a linebacker from George Washington High School, received a preferred walk-on (PWO) offer from WVU despite not growing up as a fan of the team. Giacomo, in the class of 2025, impressed with 104 tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions, showcasing his skills during summer visits and camps. Although he was not initially a WVU fan, the in-state offer holds significance for him. Giacomo is considering academic scholarships that could potentially cover most or all of his schooling costs at WVU.
Inside the Huddle stops in MOV
VIENNA — Mountaineer faithful gathered to give back on Saturday at Buzzie Dils Park at the annual Inside the Huddle event put on by the Boys and Girls Club of Parkersburg. Attendees enjoyed food catered by the North End Tavern and the opportunity to win raffle items. After the meal, Tony Caridi, the voice of the Mountaineers, talked to the audience about the state of college athletics, both across the country and particularly at West Virginia University.
Cam Fallon continuing to grow during the summer
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Cam Fallon has enjoyed a productive summer on the links. The Parkersburg South junior golfer is coming off a first place finish in the Boys 15-16 Division at the Callaway Junior Tour’s last stop at the Greenbrier Sporting Club. That win was his third of the year. He also placed third in the West Virginia Junior Amateur Championship earlier this month. Cam even qualified for the West Virginia Amateur Golf Championship back in May. He is happy with how well he’s performed and how comfortable he’s been on the courses these last few months.
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