February 28, 2023 by Cody Nespor, The Dominion Post. Get Alerts. Morgantown High School Basketball | Sync Games to Calendar Featured; Broadcast Schedule ; On Demand ; Details & Contact; Featured Events . Class A & B lasted from 1949-58. Nathan Adrian, First Team All-State Adrian becomes the first 2 time All State Player in MHS history. This team came so close to a date in the finals and had a last second shot attempt blocked. Of our 21-22 graduates will attend the Military, Technical School, or University . Kevin Claudio,First Team All-State, Only Undefeated regular season team in MHS history. First annual Monongalia-Taylor County basketball tournament was held. About Us. finals; Beat Kingwood 42-31, semi-finals Lost to Normantown 37-35. Charley Huggins, First Team All-State, He goes on to become Ohio High School Hall of Fame coach. MHSs Torin Hanson and Nicky Solomon played the entire game, accumulating 20 and 15 points, respectively. Bob Davis, First Team All-State, Lost 4 starters from 56, Bob Davis, sets MHS scoring record of 39 pts in one game. Charleston had a sophomore on their team named "Hot Rod Hundley". From 1922 to 1925 there were 2 classes A and B open to everyone. We love hearing from you! Morgantown was able to retake control of the contest later in the third as Park's aggressive play led to more and more fouls, sending MHS to the foul line 10 times in the quarter. University High School. That was the result as Dover defeated Morgantown 28-20 on February 11 in Ohio boys high school basketball. Young led Morgantown HS to a WV Class 4a State Championship last season as a sophomore. Clay-Battelle 38, Madonna 20. Kennedy Catholic sunk 12 of 16 free throws, Morgantown 11 of 15. Ed Sowers, Tommy Bauer, Herman Lazeres, Glenn Ellis, Ken Riskey, Harry Stansbury, George Sealy, Randy Swisher, John McCue. Last year in NCAC Conference Coach Yester's 30th year at MHS. Tournament berths were open to everyone until 1929. Pub. Tyler Anderson, Michael Caridi, Cody Petitte, Taylor Simmons, Chase Wilson, Ryan Parsons, Sam Runner, Jordan Barnett, Nathan Colombo, Luke Meador, Michael Keffer, Taylor Price. in 1956. Eddie Hriblan breaks MHS scoring record by making 46 points in a game against Grafton then 5 games later scored 47 against Fairmont West. 2 seed and a 1 p.m. matchup Tuesday against Princeton (11-14). The school was established as University Demonstration High School in September 1925. 1 Morgantown 56, No. Assistant Principal Elissa Miller. 14 teams in state tournament in one class that was open to everyone. New MHS dedicated. Four different scorers . The team has won numerous championships and is always a contender for the title. All-State teams were picked on how players played at the state tournament as every team was allowed to go to the state tournament if they could afford the trip. The Morgantown high school basketball team is one of the most exciting young squads in the country. On 1/24, the Morgantown varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Wheeling Park (Wheeling, WV) by a score of 59-48. Williamstown Winfield Wirt County Woodrow Wilson Wyoming East Boys Girls 7 Fairmont Senior Polar Bears Nov 18Final 0 Independence Patriots 14 Musselman Applemen Nov 18Final 58 Parkersburg South Patriots 21 Doddridge County Bulldogs Nov 18Final 6 Cameron Dragons 13 Greenbrier West Cavaliers Watch this highlight video of the Morgantown (WV) girls basketball team in its game Morgantown vs Wheeling Park Game Highlights - Jan. 24, 2023 on Jan 24, 2023, Watch this highlight video of the Morgantown (WV) girls basketball team in its game Morgantown vs Cabell Midland Game Highlights - Jan. 21, 2023 on Jan 21, 2023. #WVPrepBB #304Made . I am very proud of those two. Score was 29-8, Harold Shurtz, Bill Carlin, Albert Colebank, Edwin Red Weimer, Charles Cheat Kennedy, George Laishley, Crostin, Joe Stewart, Harold Walker, Mgr. David Satterfield, Tom Haden, Bill Jones, John Tupes, Lloyd Wolfe, Cullen Luzier, David Shepherd, John Ellis, Sam Morgan, Frank Oates, Joe Gasper, Mike Gosnell, Art George. Pete Easterday, Fred Graham, Smith, Romisch, Neale Forman, Fitch, Howard Loudin, Martin Quarterfinals, Charleston 25 Morgantown 12, Morgantown and Cowen won a lottery, State tournament semi-finals: Morgantown 12 vs Parkersburg 23. Huggins breaks state tournament scoring record for big schools with 38 points against Charleston. Subscribe to WVSN today and get all of our posts directly in your inbox the second they're published. Pony Lewis Field, Morgantown mohigans.mono.k12.wv.us Born November 18, 1905 Joined April 2020 446 Following 984 Followers Tweets Tweets & replies Media Likes NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! Morgantown High School (WV) Girls Varsity Basketball Morgantown Mohigans Varsity Girls Basketball Morgantown, WV 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / Morgantown High School Basketball Morgantown Girls Basketball OVERALL 17-5 0.77 Win % REGION 5-3 2nd Two Rivers HOME8-1 AWAY6-1 NEUTRAL3-3 First state tournament team since qualifing sectionals began in 1925. To open the third, MHS outscored Kennedy Catholic, 11-4, with seven of those points from the hands of Hanson. 1-ranked Wheeling Park Patriots into the Rowdie Center at Morgantown High School Tuesday night. Tweets by ONEMHS. Tonight the Mohigans face defending state Class AA champion Fairmont Senior. WV State Champions in 1927, 1983, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005. Subscribe Now or sign in to read the rest of this content. Don Marshall. Morgantown High School is a public high school in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.It is one of three secondary schools in the Monongalia County School District.Athletic teams compete as the Morgantown Mohigans in the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission as a member of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.. Nothing in papers at WVU library. He thought this to be too much strain on kids in a tournament atmosphere. Call. Morgantown High School. I respect the game and the people I've played with. Elliott Law, J.T. We are aware of a potential issue with an automated camera at this school. Morgantown High Schools basketball team is a must-see for anyone who loves sports. Students gather outside of Morgantown High School for a protest on Sept. 28, 2022. Calendar; School Cash Online (opens in new window/tab) Student Absence Note (opens in new window/tab) Schoology (opens in new window/tab) Staff Directory; Students voted to send the team to the state tournament so they held a school play to raise money. February 19th, 1965 was the 80th meeting between MHS-UHS according to the Morgantown Post. Regional 1, Sectional 1 includes Parkersburg South, Parkersburg, Wheeling Park, and Brooke. Charles Wink Simmons, Joseph Markley, George Vorbach, Emory LePera, Paul Johnson, Merle Warman, Leland Pyle, John Ihli, Earnest Blosser, Chester Beall State tournament Beat Ceredo-Kenova 27-15 Lost to Parkersburg 42-15. A buzzer-beater field goal by Solomon sealed a 55-53 lead for the Mohigans, only to foreshadow the games end. He was voted into the MHS sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Bob Brown was the son of Hall of Fame WVU Athletic Director Robert N. "Red" Brown and Mark Constantine was the son of Hall of Fame sportswriter Tony Constantine. 109 Wilson Ave, Morgantown, WV 26501. West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. Jacquez signed to run cross country at UNC Asheville. Drew Magestro led the Golden Eagles, tallying 22 points, including sinking five 3-pointers. 866-495-5172 Already a member? I think wearing the blue and gold means a lot when youre from West Virginia.. Morristown. Come out and support the Mountaineers! Morgantown High School Buckhannon-Upshur High School Apr 06, 2023 | 4:30 PM PDT Buckahannon, WV Pub. 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The program has produced several professional players, including Jerry West who is considered one of the greatest players in NBA history The team has won numerous state championships and was named a national high school basketball powerhouse by USA Today in 2009. Three starters were kicked off the team near the end of the season for team violations but MHS still showed good in the tournament. Merritt. Young, a prospect from Morgantown High School, received a tour of the facilities and attended the Texas Tech game. Education Morgantown High School morgantownmohigans.bigteams.com Joined July 2017. Second best 2 year record 43-5. University High School is a highly rated, public school located in MORGANTOWN, WV. Mark Booth, Bill Semler, Wade Snow, Glen Comuntzis, John Racin, Dave Coe, Van Zeck, Gene Drogovich, Rollie Dubbe, R. Hutchinson, Dave Cyphert, Bill Semler, Bob Gwynne, D. Morgan, Don Burton, Mark Booth, S. Yost, M. Myer, Bob White, Bill Custer, Ken Claudio, Jack Hines, Randy Jones, Gordon Shilling, Monte Shearer, Richard Vanaman, Rod Kelley, Jack Lavery, Harold Swifty Shaver, Todd Plaskacz, Francis Teter, Rick Mouse Morris, Jim Magro, Rick Fortuna, Robert Tompkins, Dave Clarke, Dave Dubbe, Dave Raese, Dave Burton, Dave Horton, Dave Nestor, Dave Dubbe, Mark Boyle, Bob Cyphert, Joel Hartley, Rick "Mouse" Morris, Lynn Fox, Duane Lewis, Jack Lavery, Rick Fortuna, Francis Teter, Harold Swifty Shaver, Tom Stewart, Last year only 4 teams qualify for the State Tournament in Class AAA, Bob Bird, Lee Harris, Lindsay VanVoorhis, Dick Prim, Tom Stewart, Tom Gallegly, Dave Nebera, Lynn Fox, Anthony Fortuna, Bob Cyphert, Dick Parsons, Ken Joseph, Jim Hurst. The 48th and 49th meeting between MHS and UHS was this year according to the paper. The match-up between these two powerhouses could not have been much closer. setaylor@k12.wv.us, National Merit Semifinalists for the 21-22 School Year, AP Courses Offered during the 22-23 School Year, State Championships for the 21-22 Academic Year in Girls Cross Country, Track and Boys Basketball, Soccer, Of our 21-22 graduates will attend the Military, Technical School, or University, Minutes per day to explore academics, clubs, and learning opportunities during MHS Flex, Faculty have received National Board Certification, Home of Fulbright, Goldwater, Rhodes, and Truman Scholars, Register for School Cash Online Information, Senior 2023 Dates and Graduation Information, WV School Learning Environment Parent survey, Technology MCS Resources & Troubleshooting, Spring 2023 Schedule Change Request Form (must be completed 011023 and logged into student account), MHS Credit Recovery and Summer School Information, Senior 2023 Information and Graduation Details, WV School Learning Environment Student Survey, John R Lewis Senior Award Night / Senior White Night. We apologize for any inconveniences and appreciate your patience as we diligently work on a resolution. He goes on to become Ohio High School Hall of Fame coach. 304-291-9263 Fax. Girls' Soccer StirlinRivers Email:stirlinrivers@yahoo.com MHS Started playing UHS 2 or more times a year. On 2/6, the Morgantown varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Liberty (Clarksburg, WV) by a score of 64-38. 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High School Girls Basketball; Links & Resources. . From 1922 to 1925 there were 2 classes A and B open to everyone. Morgantown was eliminated by Charleston but won a lottery pick when the 14 losing teams got a second chance. On 2/15, the Morgantown varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Buckhannon-Upshur (Buckhannon, WV) by a score of 56-30. finals, Beat Capital 43-37, semi-finals, Lost to South Charleston 50-48. The school's basketball team the Mohigans, have won five State Championships and two National Championships The school's gymnasium, nicknamed "The Morgantown Armory", has a capacity of 3,200 people. The first meeting was the 50th according to the paper. The Mohigans stayed in the game in the second quarter but couldnt regain the lead. Mark Wilson, First Team All-State, Jack Roberts retires, wins State Athletic Director award. 26501. Region II. Elkins won the state championship that year by defeating Wheeling. Junior at Morgantown High School, WV. The Annual West Virginia State High, School basketball Tournamenthad its beginning in 1914 when Elkins and Wheeling high achools were invited to settle their disputed claims to state scholastic basketball championship by meeting each other on the Wesleyan College gym floor. First year for new gym, Aaron Cage makes first basket as a jayvee. February 19th, 1965 was the 80th meeting between MHS-UHS according to the Morgantown Post. I thought we played hard and rebounded well. UHS opens its doors to its first class in cooperation with WVU. The following year invitations were sent out to teams all over the state invitlng them to play here in an open tournament for the state title. State tournament Lost to Fallonsbee 25-13 Class A. December 9th, 2022 Morgantown - Varsity Wrestling updated their banner picture. Melvin Pierce, Ralph Taylor, Ken Riskey, Goldstrom, Randy Swisher, Ed Sowers, George Sealy, John McCue, McClanahan. Sources in the libraries include The History of Morgantown High School 1882-1935, The New Dominion paper, The Morgantown Post paper and The Dominion News. University High School, Morgantown (WV) Basketball Players - RealGM Charleston had a sophomore on their team named "Hot Rod Hundley". He later plays for WVU. Morgantown high school has a tradition of winning, and the Basketball team is no exception. Don OHaver, Jim Ralston, Tom Neff, Charles Huggins, Bob Taft, Tom Zinn, Dick Harshinger, Gaylord Nixon, Don Kelly, Bernie Simons, Sam Weese, Cyrus "Jiggs" Ellison, State Tournament Team, Qt. . Morgantown Girls @ Wheeling Park. The most heated rivals are Wheeling Park University, and Martinsburg. Latest Morgantown High School Sports . By this plan 16 division A and B teams played In the 1925 toumament. I consider myself a great teammate with a positive attitude. Final: Bridgeport 59, Buckhannon Upshur 37. Craig Carey, Zach Cooke, Jay Fletcher, Ben Hewitt, Patrick Lewis, Anthony Schifano, Lunden Ryan, Tyler Anderson, Michael Caridi, Colton Hinkle, Cody Petitte, Taylor Simmons, Chase Wilson, Jeff Allen, Ryan Parsons, Sam Runner. With a long tradition of success, diehard fans, and passionate players, Morgantown high school basketball is something you dont want to miss. Teams in these divisions played for different titles. Clarence Pony Lewis, Kenneth Wotring, Ervin Johnston, Donald Post, Hughes, Arthur Chaplin, William Parriot, Beckett, Joe Joy, Joe DAmico, Hilliard. I had wondered why no post season records were listed in the school yearbooks from 1928 to 1933. Ryan Clawges, Ronnie Rodamer, Christian Montagliani, Ryan Lindsay, David Stone, Mark Wigal, Aaron Cage, Jeff Thompson, Anthony Straface, Mark Nesselroad, David Plum, Alex Lake, Justin Kalafat; State Tournament Team-Quarterfinals, Lost to Woodrow Wilson 65-45.