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2010 — Randy Barnes, Dr. Ed Etzel 1974 — , Frank “Gunner” Gatski, ,

2008 — , Mary Lou Retton D.K. Shroyer, Mark Cardwell, Glenn “Jeep” Davis, Rex Pyles 2006 — , 1973 — Leonard “Feets” Barnum, Robert “Bob” Gain, Joe

2004 — Lewis J. D’Antoni, Clyde “Hard Times” Green Miller, Russ Parsons, Ed Tutwiler Dutton

2002 — Jennings B. Boyd 1972 — Arthur Clyde, Clay B. Hyte, George “Bad News” Cafego Furfari

Hardman

Sam Huff Sam Ostrowski 2000 — Robert Wilson Jr., William R. Young 1971 — John “Brooms” Abramovic, Herbert “Babe” Barna, Leo Ostrowski 1998 — Samuel A. LeRose, Richard W. “Buzz” Wilkinson Byrd, T. Edward Davis, Art Rezzonico, , Denny Shute

1996 — Ray McCoy, Roy Williams 1970 — Joe Bartell, H.R. Beckelheimer, Paul B. Dawson, E.F. Kennedy/Warner

1994 — Robert “Bob” Dutton, William J. Sortet, Carl K. Ward “Irish” Garrity

1992 — Stanley E. “Stan” Romanoski 1969 — Eugene H. “Red” Edwards, Russell D. Meredith, Samuel 1991 — Willie D. Akers, John H. McKay “Sam” Snead 1990 — Burdell L. “Jim” Carey, Berridge Long Copen 1968 — Rod “Hot Rod” Hundley, Adolph P. Hamblin

1989 — James R. “Jim” Braxton, William “Bill” Calvert, Franklin 1967 — Mont McIntire, Dick Nebinger Evans

Stydahar DougHuff

C. “Hank” Ellis, Louis J. “Lou” Romano 1966 — Arthur E. “Pappy” Lewis, Francis C. “Skeet” Farley Meter Van

Scholarship Scholarship 1988 — William “Bill” Karr 1965 — Richard C. “Dick” Hoblitzel, Scotty Hamilton soccer Boys 1987 — William A. “Bill” Bonsall, Herman Ray “Hoss” Hoskins, 1964 — R. Worth Shumaker, Eddie King, Harry K. “Cy” Young,

Joseph Retton Jr., Archie Bernard Talley Jr. John D. Stuart, C.W. Jackson,

1986 — John Wesley “Jack” Glasscock, Wilford R. “Squibb” 1963 — Marshall “Biggie” Goldberg, Jerome Van Meter, Jasper

Wilson Colebank, John Kellison, Fritzie Quarrier

1985 — Verlin T. “Sparky” Adams, Leland Byrd, Merrill Gainer, 1962 — W. Hol Slutz, Nate Rohrbough Lee

Abe McLaughlin 1961 — Marshall “Little Sleepy” Glenn, Carl Hamill Moss

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1984 — Rudy Baric, Earl Eugene “Gene” Corum, Frank Loria, 1960 — Everett Brinkman, Dr. Clarence E. Spears Howley Volleyball Madison “Buzz” Nutter, Gilbert “Gibby” Welch, William F. 1959 — Frank Wimer soccer Girls “Moon” Conde, Jim Foti, Albert C. “Whitey” Gwynne, Fred A. 1958 — John “Sheriff” Blake Schaus, Fred M. Wyant 1957 — 1982 — Eugene George “Beef” Lamone, “Russ” 1956 — Jesse Burkett, Albert “Big Sleepy” Glenn Thomas, Wayne Underwood, Norman E. “Wildman” Willey, 1955 — , Lewis “Hack” Wilson Ron “Fritz” Williams 1954 — Roy “Legs” Hawley, For all-state lists, previous champions, SSAC enrollments, and more, 1981 — Edwin M. “Eddie” Bartrug, Robert “Bob” Roe 1953 — C.B. “Cebe” Ross, Harry Stansbury 1980 — Sally S. Carroll, Carl Lee Hartman, Sam “Toothpick” 1950 — Ira E. “Rat” Rodgers, Fielding H. “Hurry Up” Yost, visit our website or point your smartphone camera at the QR code Jones, Paul H. “Petie” Martin, Charles F. “Mickey” McDade, Clifford “Gip” Battles, Earle “Greasy” Neale, Rocco J. Gorman Randall “Rand” McKinney, Warren Pugh, Charles E. “Charlie” Slack, George W. Springer, Lionel Taylor, David Ernest Tork, @WVSWA Facebook.com/WVSWA WVSWA.org Walter Walowac 74th Victory Awards Dinner Kennedy Award The Kennedy Award is named for Wheeling native Harrison H. Kennedy, one of the main figures at New York’s Downtown Athletic Club who served as chairman of the Heisman Award Committee. Until 1954, Kennedy he West Virginia Sports Writers Association is in its 88th year as the voice of Award winners were invited to the Heisman Award presentation, after which the Kennedy Award is modeled. sports writers around the state. The organization’s principal objectives are The Kennedy Award is voted on by the WVSWA and is awarded to the state’s top player. For more on the Kennedy Award, go to www.kennedyaward.com to honor deserving high school and college athletes and coaches and serve T 2020 — Blake Hartman, Musselman 1982 — Brad King, North Marion (RB) as the sole sponsor of the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. The annual Victory 2019 — Ethan Payne, jr., Poca 1981 — John Koontz, Petersburg (RB-DB) Awards Dinner, the nation’s oldest statewide fete, serves as the showcase for the 2018 — Connor Neal, Fairmont Senior (QB) 1980 — David Bayer, George Washington (RB) 2017 — Latrell “Mookie” Collier, Bluefield (RB) 1979 — Tim Stephens, Parkersburg South (QB) state’s top sports achievers and personalities. Started in 1945 when A.L. “Shorty” 2016 — Jeremy Dillon, Jr., Mingo Central (QB) 1978 — Curt Warner, Pineville (RB-DB) Hardman and friends organized the first VAD at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charles- 2015 — TyRhee Pratt, Capital (QB) 1977 — Mike Estes, George Washington (QB) ton, the dinner for years rotated between West Virginia and Marshall universities. 2014 — Kashuan Haley, Capital (RB) 1976 — Robert Alexander, South Charleston (RB) 2013 — Chazzy Thomas, Morgantown (RB) 1975 — Robert Alexander, Jr., South Charleston (RB) In recent years Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Wheeling, Fairmont, Charles- 2012 — Ryan Switzer, George Washington (RB-DB) 1974 — Robin Lyons, Herbert Hoover (RB-LB) ton, and Huntington hosted the event. 2011 — Ryan Switzer, Jr., George Washington (RB-DB) 1973 — Daniel Walter Williams, DuPont (QB) 2010 — Justin Fox, Magnolia (QB-DB) 1972 — Daniel Walter Williams, Jr., DuPont (QB) 2009 — Tyler Harris, Jr., South Charleston (QB-LB) 1971 — Richard Neil Petty, Williamstown (RB-DB) Newly elected officers of the WVSWA include President Michael Minnich, Clarks- 2008 — Will Cole, Bluefield (QB) 1970 — Rickie Eugene Hurt, Charleston (QB) burg Exponent Telegram; First Vice-President Tyler Jackson, Beckley Register- 2007 — Jordan Roberts, Scott (RB) 1969 — Kerry Marbury, Monongah (RB-DB) Herald; Second Vice-President Jim Workman, Charleston; Secretary-Treasurer Doug 2006 — Kyle Allard, Fairmont Senior (QB) 1968 — David Philip Morris, Wayne (DB-RB) 2005 — Josh Culbertson, Nitro (RB) 1967 — No award Huff, Wheeling; Executive Committee: Rick Kozlowski, Martinsburg Journal; Grant 2004 — Nate Sowers, Martinsburg (QB-DB) 1966 — No award Traylor, Huntington Herald-Dispatch; Gary Fauber, Beckley Register-Herald; Joe 2003 — Brandon Barrett, Martinsburg (WR-DB) 1965 — Melvin Alexander Walker, Dunbar (QB) 2002 — Brandon Barrett, Jr., Martinsburg (WR-DB) 1964 — Frank Criniti Jr., Charleston Catholic (RB) Albright, Parkersburg News. 2001 — Marc Kimes, Parkersburg (QB-DB) 1963 — James Lawrence Smithberger, Welch (RB-DB) 2000 — Mark Wigal, Morgantown (RB-DB) 1962 — Michael Joseph “Joe” White, 1999 — Todd Mosby, Musselman (RB-DB) Charleston Catholic (RB) PROGRAM 1998 — (tie) J.R. House, Nitro (QB) 1961 — , Huntington (RB) WELCOME Michael Minnich TOASTMASTER Mark Martin Quincy Wilson, Weir (RB) 1960 — Robert A. Kelley, Weir (RB-DB) 1997 — Chris Yura, Jr., Morgantown (RB) 1959 — Fred Lee Colvard, Logan (QB) DINNER 1996 — J.R. House, So., Nitro (QB-DB) 1958 — Lawrence Drake, Fairmont Senior (RB) 1995 — Frank Aliveto, Hedgesville (RB-LB) 1957 — James K. Bargeloh, Parkersburg (RB) Award Presenter Recipient(s) 1994 — Randy Moss, DuPont (WR-DB) 1956 — John Lee Frye, Huntington East (RB) Furfari Award Rick Ryan Tianni Kelley 1993 — Mark Cisar, Magnolia (QB-DB) 1955 — Ronald “Tags” Meredith, St. Albans (QB) Morehouse Award Doug Huff Rich Stevens 1992 — Mark Cisar, Jr., Magnolia (QB-DB) 1954 — Noel G. Whipkey, Charleston (RB-LB) 1991 — Daryl “Boogie” Johnson, Wheeling Park (RB) 1953 — Robert D. Barrett, Barboursville (RB) Chris Johnson 1990 — Eric McGhee, Wheeling Central (RB-DB) 1952 — Donald H. Griffith, Stonewall Jackson (QB) Ostrowski Award Michael Minnich Marley Washenitz 1989 — David Mayfield, Morgantown (RB-DB) 1951 — Gordon Dale Boyd, Vinson (QB) Rick Ryan Baylee Goins 1988 — Keith Jeter, Weir (RB — DB) 1950 — James A. Earley, Parkersburg (RB) 1987 — Jed Drenning, Tucker County (QB) 1949 — Henry Clay “Hoppy” Shores, Hardman Award Mark Martin Darius Stills 1986 — Jeff Swisher, Sistersville (RB) Stonewall Jackson (RB-KR) W.Va. Sports Hall of Fame Doug Huff Mike Barber 1985 — Ted Kester Winfield (RB-LB) 1948 — Randall Broyles, Woodrow Wilson (RB) Monte Cater 1984 — Joel Wilson, Sistersville (RB-LB) 1947 — Darrell Patrick Shires, Jr., Hinton (RB) Sam Huff Award Rick Ryan Zeiqui Lawton 1983 — Tony Johnson, Morgantown (RB) Dutton Award Joe Albright Gavin Quiocho Kennedy Award/Warner Award Rick Kozlowski Blake Hartman Van Meter Award Joe Albright Shaun Smith Lowery Award Evans Award Rick Ryan Isaac McKneely The Lowery Award is named for Jefferson High School John Lowery, a member of the National High School Sports Hall of Fame. He is the winningest all-sport coach in state history with 1,305 victories and Harrison Kennedy Scholarships Doug Huff Naieem Kearney 12 championships through 2018. The recipient is selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association and Hunter Patterson the award is given to the state’s top baseball player. Stydahar Award Mark Martin Wyatt Milum 2020 — No award (no season; coronavirus) 2003 — Anthony Whittington, SS-P, Buffalo Doug Huff Award Kyle Lutz Zara Zervos 2019 — Jake Carr, OF-P, St. Albans and 2002 — Daniel Carte, SS-2B-P, Hurricane Boys Soccer Player of the Year Kyle Lutz Coleman Meredith Chase DeLauter, OF-P, Hedgesville 2001 — Brandon Chambers, RF-P, Logan 2018 — Chase DeLauter, OF-P, Hedgesville 2000 — Jimmy Rhodes, OF-P, Jefferson Girls Soccer Player of the Year Kyle Lutz Graceylyn Hanna 2017 — Garrett Gress, P, Hurricane 1999 — Josh Cenate, IF-P, Jefferson Volleyball Player of the Year Gary Fauber Chylyn Pate 2016 — Paul Witt, SS, Jefferson 1998 — John Gouzd, 1B-P, Fairmont Senior House Award Michael Minnich Gage Michael 2015 — Zach Minnick, SS-P, Logan 1997 — Dwayne Smith, C, East Fairmont 2014 — Seth Kinker, SS-P, Cabell Midland 1996 — Todd Neff, IF-P, Paden City Moss Award Gary Fauber Ethan Parsons 2013 — Daniel Heleine, 1B, Hedgesville 1995 — Jon Adkins, SS-1B-P, Wayne Howley Award Michael Minnich Caden Biser 2012 — Korey Dunbar, C-P, Nitro 1994 — Travis Harper, SS-P, Circleville Lee Award Rick Kozlowski 2011 — Caleb Ross, 1B-P, Cabell Midland 1993 — Jared Camp, P, Huntington East 2010 — J.R. Bradley, SS-P, Nitro 1992 — Tim Adkins, P, Wayne Walker Award Gary Fauber Colby Piner 2009 — Brandon King, 1B, Martinsburg 1991 — Jamie Conner, SS, Hedgesville 2008 — Chase Pickering, CF-P, Nitro 1990 — Ryan Williams, P, Elkins 2007 — Arik Sikula, SS-P, South Charleston 1989 — David DeMoss, OF-P, North Marion 2006 — Bo Darby, C-P, Logan 1988 — John Lowery, P, Jefferson 2005 — Alex Wilson, SS-P, Hurricane 1987 — Doug Creek, P, Martinsburg Program editor: Doug Huff Program design: Rich Stevens 2004 — Josh Whitlock, SS-3B-P, Ripley ’s Victory Awards Dinner Darius Stills, winner May 23, 2021, Embassy Suites, Charleston, WV of the 2020 Hardman Mark Martin, toastmaster Doug Huff, chairman Award as the state’s top Sports director, WCHS-TV WVSWA secretary-treasurer amateur athlete. Midwestern Regional Emmy (2005) National High School Sports Hall of Fame (1999) AP Lifetime Achievement Award (2009) One of MaxPreps’ 25 High School Sports Media W.Va. Sportscaster of the Year (2002) Pioneers (2020)

May 3, 2020 — Embassy Suites Hotel, Charleston May 5, 1996 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown Cancelled (coronavirus) Toastmaster: Tony Caridi May 5, 2019 — Embassy Suites Hotel, Charleston Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Mark Martin April 30, 1995 — Dils Banquet , Parkersburg Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Steve Daugherty May 6, 2018 — Embassy Suites Hotel, Charleston Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Mark Martin May 1, 1994 — Wheeling Civic Center Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: John Sorrenti May 21, 2017 — Village Square Conference Center, Clarksburg Chairman: Doug Huff Hardman Award Toastmaster: Mark Martin May 2, 1993 — Marshall Student Center, Huntington Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Paul Pancake The Hardman Award — the Amateur Athlete of the Year from 1934-82 — is named for A.L. “Shorty” Hardman, May 15, 2016 — Charleston Civic Center Chairman: Dave Walsh who served as sports editor (1936-60) and executive sports editor (1960-78) of the Charleston Gazette. The Toastmaster: Mark Martin May 3, 1992 — Wheeling Civic Center recipient is selected by the WVSWA and the award is given to the state’s top amateur athlete. Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: John Sorrenti May 17, 2015 — Wesbanco Arena, Wheeling Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Mark Martin April 28, 1991 — Huntington Civic Center 2020 — Darius Stills, West Virginia (football) 1977 — Tom Pridemore, West Virginia (football) Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Frank Giardina 2019 — Noah Adams, West Virginia () 1976 — John “Fuzzy” Filliez, Marshall (football) May 4, 2014 — Charleston Civic Center Chairman: Dave Walsh Toastmaster: Mark Martin 2018 — Jevon Carter, West Virginia (basketball) 1975 — Jack Deloplaine, Salem College (football) May 5, 1990 — Wheeling Civic Center 2017 — Jevon Carter, West Virginia (basketball) 1974 — Jay Feltz, Monongah High (all sports) Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: John Sorrenti May 5, 2013 — Village Square Conference Center, Clarksburg Chairman: Doug Huff 2016 — , West Virginia (soccer) 1973 — Danny Buggs, West Virginia (football) Toastmaster: Mark Martin April 30, 1989 — Facilities Building, WVU, Morgantown 2015 — Kadeisha Buchanan, West Virginia (soccer) 1972 — Russell Lee, Marshall (basketball) Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: 2014 — , Marshall (football) 1971 — Dave Cooper, Fairmont State (basketball) April 29, 2012 — Dils Banquet Center, Parkersburg Chairman: Shelly Poe 2013 — Rakeem Cato, Marshall (football) 1970 — Jim Braxton, West Virginia (football) Toastmaster: Mark Martin May 1, 1988 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown Chairman: Doug Huff 2012 — , West Virginia (football) 1969 — Carl Crennell, West Virginia (football) Toastmaster: Jack Fleming 2011 — Tavon Austin, West Virginia (football) 1968 — Mike Barrett, West (basketball) May 1, 2011 — Village Square Conference Center, Clarksburg Chairman: Shelly Poe Toastmaster: Mark Martin May 3, 1987 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown 2010 — (tie) Zach Amedro, West Liberty (football); 1967 — Larry Blackstone, Fairmont State (football) Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Jack Fleming DaSean Butler, West Virginia (basketball) 1966 — Garrett Ford, West Virginia (football) May 2, 2010 — Erickson Alumni Center, Morgantown Chairman: Shelly Poe 2009 — Zach Amedro, West Liberty (football) 1965 — Dick Leftridge, West Virginia (football) Toastmaster: Mark Martin May 4, 1986 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown 2008 — Patrick White, West Virginia (football) 1964 — Bill Campbell, Huntington (golf) Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Jack Fleming May 3, 2009 — Embassy Suites Hotel, Charleston 2007 — Patrick White, West Virginia (football) 1963 — Rod Thorn, West Virginia (basketball) Chairman: Shelly Poe 2006 — Patrick White, West Virginia (football) 1962 — Dave Tork, Fairmont (track) Toastmaster: Mark Martin May 5, 1985 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Woody O’Hara 2005 — Greg Jones, West Virginia (wrestling) 1961 — (tie) Lee Patrone, West Virginia (basketball); May 4, 2008 — Lakeview Resort, Morgantown Chairman: Joe Boczek 2004 — Greg Jones, West Virginia (wrestling) Bruce Meredith, West Virginia (rifle) Toastmaster: Tony Caridi May 6, 1984 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown 2003 — Grant Wiley, West Virginia (football) 1960 — Jerry West, West Virginia (basketball) Chairman: Doug Huff Toastmaster: Jack Fleming May 6, 2007 — Dils Banquet Center, Parkersburg 2002 — , Marshall (football) 1959 — Jerry West, West Virginia (basketball) Chairman: Joe Boczek Toastmaster: Steve Daugherty 2001 — Byron Leftwich, Marshall (football) 1958 — Ed Tutwiler, Charleston (golf) May 1, 1983 — Marshall Student Center, Huntington Chairman: Doug Huff 2000 — Pat Carter, Huntington (golf) 1957 — , West Virginia (all sports) Toastmaster: Frank Giardina May 7, 2006 — Lakeview Resort, Morgantown Chairman: Mac Yates 1999 — , Marshall (football) 1956 — Rod Hundley, West Virginia (basketball) Toastmaster: Tony Caridi 1998 — J.R. House, Nitro High (football) 1955 — Bill Campbell, Huntington (golf) Chairman: Doug Huff May 2, 1982 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown May 1, 2005 — Westchester Village, Fairmont Toastmaster: Woody O’Hara 1997 — Randy Moss, Marshall (football) 1954 — Dwayne Wingler, Woodrow Wilson (all sports) Toastmaster: Tim Brady Chairman: Tim Lilley 1996 — Randy Barnes, South Charleston (track) 1953 — Bob Orders, West Virginia (football) Chairman: Doug Huff May 3, 1981 — Marshall Student Center, Huntington 1995 — Chris Parker, Marshall (football) 1952 — Paul Bischoff, West Virginia (football) May 2, 2004 — Dils Banquet Center, Parkersburg Toastmaster: Frank Giardina 1994 — Chris George, Glenville State (football) 1951 — Mark Workman, West Virginia (basketball) Toastmaster: Steve Daugherty Chairman: Mac Yates May 4, 1980 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown 1993 — Jed Drenning, Glenville State (football) 1950 — George King, Morris Harvey (basketball) Chairman: Doug Huff 1992 — , Marshall (football) 1949 — George King, Morris Harvey (basketball) May 3, 2003 — Westchester Village, Fairmont Toastmaster: Jack Fleming Toastmaster: Tony Caridi Chairman: Tim Lilley 1991 — Michael Payton, Marshall (football) 1948 — Mark Workman, Charleston High (basketball) Chairman: Doug Huff May 6, 1979 — Marshall Student Center, Huntington 1990 — , Marshall (basketball) 1947 — Leland Byrd, West Virginia (basketball) May 5, 2002 — Dils Banquet Center, Parkersburg Toastmaster: George Malott 1989 — , West Virginia (football) 1946 — Bill Leskovar, Fairmont Senior/Kentucky (football) Toastmaster: Steve Daugherty Chairman: John Evenson 1988 — Major Harris, West Virginia (football) 1945 — Harold Daugherty, Weir High (all sports) Chairman: Doug Huff May 7, 1978 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown Toastmaster: Jack Fleming 1987 — , Marshall (football) 1944 — Jimmy Walthall, West Virginia (all sports) May 6, 2001 — Westchester Village, Fairmont 1986 — Thomas McLean, W.Va. Wesleyan (soccer) 1943 — Jimmy Walthall, West Virginia (all sports) Toastmaster: Tony Caridi Chairman: Ron Steiner Chairman: Doug Huff May 8, 1977 — Marshall Student Center, Huntington 1985 — , Marshall (football) 1942 — John Abramovic, Salem College (basketball) May 7, 2000 — Marshall Student Center, Huntington Toastmaster: Joe McMullen 1984 — Mary Lou Retton, Fairmont 1941 — Kenny Griffith, Alderson-Broaddus (basketball) Toastmaster: Woody Woodrum Chairman: Mike Brown (Olympic gold medal gymnast) 1940 — Anna Lou Ballew, Mannington (rifle) Chairman: Doug Huff May 23, 1976 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown 1983 — , West Virginia (football) 1939 — Delos Parsons, Huntington () Toastmaster: Jack Fleming May 2, 1999 — Charleston Civic Center 1982 — , West Virginia (football) 1938 — Delos Parsons, Huntington (tennis) Toastmaster: Dave Weekley Chairman: Ron Steiner Chairman: Doug Huff May 18, 1975 — Marshall Student Center, Huntington 1981 — , West Virginia (football) 1937 — Ed Blickel, Huntington (tennis) May 3, 1998 — Dils Banquet Center, Parkersburg Toastmaster: Joseph Peters 1980 — Lowes Moore, West Virginia (basketball) 1936 — Tommy Brand, Kingwood (golf) Toastmaster: Steve Daugherty Guest speaker: 1979 — Mary Ostrowski, Parkersburg Catholic High 1935 — Joe Stydahar, West Virginia (football-basketball) Chairman: Doug Huff Chairman: Sam Stanley (basketball) 1934 — Fritzi Stifel Quarrier, Wheeling (golf) May 4, 1997 — Marshall Alumni Center, Huntington May 19, 1974 — Charleston Civic Center 1978 — Curt Warner, Pineville High (all sports) Toastmaster: Norman Toastmaster: Wilford “Squibb” Wilson Chairman: Dave Walsh Guest speaker: Sam Huff Chairman: McCoy Award Stydahar Award Sam Huff Award The Huff Award is named for former Farmington High, WVU, and Washington Redskins The McCoy Award is named for former Huntington The Stydahar Award, known as the Ken Hunt Award until Sam Huff, a four-time NFL All-Pro and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The recipient is track coach Raymie McCoy, who coached for 43 2015, is named for former Shinnston High, WVU and selected by the WVSWA and the award is given to the state’s top defensive player. years. The award was combined for male and fe- lineman and Rams and 2020 — Zeiqui Lawton, South Charleston (DE) 2006 — Xavier Peters, Martinsburg (DB) male trackpersons until 2008, when there were Chicago Cardinals coach Joe Stydahar, the first West 2019 — Adam Murray, Wheeling Central (LB) 2005 — Adam Parkulo, Woodrow Wilson (LB) separate awards for male and female athletes. The Virginia native drafted to the NFL (sixth overall in 1936) award honored state high school and college 2018 — Adam Murray, jr., Wheeling Central (LB) 2004 — Zac Cooper, Weir (LB) when selected by ’s Bears. The recipient is athletes until changing to high school only in 2012. 2017 — Adam Murray, so., Wheeling Central (LB) 2003 — Ben Gum, Parkersburg South (LB) The recipient is voted on by the WVSWA and is chosen by the WVSWA and the award is given to the 2016 — Tavis Lee, jr., Martinsburg (DE) 2002 — Will Albin, Princeton (LB) given to the state’s top male and female track state’s top lineman. 2015 — Reese Donahue, Cabell Midland (DL) 2001 — Joey Spano, George Washington (LB) performers. 2014 — Isaiah Honesty, Martinsburg (LB) 2000 — Ashley McNeely, Wyoming East (LB) 2020 — Wyatt Milum, Valley 2013 — Geremy Paige, Wheeling Park (LB) 1999 — Al Hammell, Parkersburg (LB) 2012 — Elijah Wellman, Spring Valley (LB) 1998 — Eric Grimm, Parkersburg (S) Male Trackperson 2019 — Zach Frazier, Fairmont Senior 2011 — Logan Jenkins, Martinsburg (LB) 1997 — Ben Collins, North Marion (LB) 2020 — no award (no season; coronavirus) 2018 — Doug Nester, Spring Valley 2010 — Ryan Lazear, Brooke (LB) 1996 — Yubrenal Isabelle Bluefield (LB) 2019 — Aaron Withrow, Winfield 2017 — Darnell Wright, jr., Huntington 2009 — Alex Sutton, Bridgeport (LB) 1995 — Nathan Kirby, Parkersburg (LB) 2018 — Freddy Canary, South Harrison 2016 — Riley Locklear, Spring Valley 2008 — Aaron Slusher, South Charleston (LB) 1994 — Bobbie Howard, DuPont (LB) 2017 — Freddy Canary, South Harrison 2015 — Reese Donahue, Cabell Midland 2007 — Rodney Hudson, jr., G. Washington (DL) 2016 — Tristan Slater, Capital 2014 — Jeremy Stacy, Spring Valley 2015 — Christian Buckley, Poca 2014 — Abe Meriner, Bridgeport 2013 — James Walton, Capital 2013 — Dante Price, Jefferson 2012 — Eugene German, Martinsburg 2012 — Jacob Burcham, Cabell Midland 2011 — Garrett Stanley, Bridgeport House Award Howley Award 2011 — Jacob Burcham, Cabell Midland 2010 — Chad Small, Ravenswood The House Award is named for former Nitro High 2010 — Jacob Burcham, Cabell Midland 2009 — Blake Brooks, South Charleston J.R. House, who set multiple national The Howley Award is named for former Warwood 2009 — Andrew Benford, Ravenswood 2008 — Rodney Hudson, George Washington passing records, including 10 in a High, WVU, and linebacker Chuck 2008 — Eric Myers, Sissonville 2007 — Josh Jenkins, Parkersburg state championship game. The recipient is selected Howley, the only player from the losing team named Female Trackperson 2006 — Josh Jenkins, jr., Parkersburg by the WVSWA and the award is given to the state’s a MVP. The recipient is selected by the 2020 — no award (no season; coronavirus) 2005 — Adam Brandt, Morgantown top quarterback. WVSWA and given to the state’s top linebacker. 2019 — Tori Starcher, Ripley 2004 — James Burkes, Capital 2018 — Tori Starcher, Ripley 2003 — Doug Legursky, Woodrow Wilson 2020 — Gage Michael, Fairmont Senior 2020 — Caden Biser, Morgantown 2017 — McKenna Smith, Bridgeport 2002 — Nate Howard, Spring Valley 2019 — Brandon Penn, Parkersburg South 2019 — Adam Murray, Wheeling Central 2016 — McKenna Smith, Bridgeport 2001 — Steve Roach, Martinsburg 2015 — Anacia Hines, St. Albans 2018 — Connor Neal, Fairmont Senior 2018 — Adam Murray, jr., Wheeling Central 2014 — Millie Paladino, University 2000 — Josh Stewart, University 2017 — Tyson Bagent, Martinsburg 2017 — Owen Porter, Spring Valley 2013 — Emily Godwin, Buckhannon-Upshur 1999 — Justin Williams, Moorefield 2016 — Jeremy Dillon, jr., Mingo Central 2016 — Jake Abbott, Fairmont Senior 2012 — Maggie Drazba, St. Marys 1998 — Luke Salmons, Ravenswood 2015 — TyRhee Pratt, Capital 2015 — Delonte Berry, Jefferson 2011 — Chelsea Carrier-Eades, West Virginia 1997 — Jason Rader, Jr., St. Albans 2014 — Kentre Grier, jr., South Charleston 2014 — Isaiah Honesty, Martinsburg 2010 — Keri Bland, West Virginia 1996 — Jimmy Parker, Mount Hope 2009 — Clara Grandt, West Virginia 1995 — Richard Allara, Matewan 2008 — Meghan Mock, Berkeley Springs 1994 — , Cabell Midland Trackperson 1993 — Mark Workman, Marsh Fork Lee Award Walker Award 2007 — Chelsea Carrier, Buckhannon-Upshur 1992 — Chad Wable, Fairmont Senior 2006 — Kaylyn Christopher, Preston 1991 — Steve Vaughan, Greenbrier West The Lee Award is named for former South Charles- The Walker Award is named for former Martinsburg, 2005 — Megan Metcalfe, West Virginia 1990 — Joel Chapman, Capital ton High, Marshall University, and Minnesota Vi- WVU, and and Los Angeles Raiders 2004 — Ryan Jobes, Williamstown 1989 — Todd Robinson, Capital kings All-Pro Carl Lee. The recipient is Fulton Walker. The recipient is 2003 — Jennifer Povick, Sissonville 1988 — Brian Stolarik, Magnolia selected by the WVSWA and the award is given to selected by the WVSWA and the award is given to 2002 — Scott Mayle, Philip Barbour the state’s top defensive back. the state’s top special teams player. 2001 — Jessica Taylor, Fayetteville 1987 — Kevin Warner, Tyler County 1986 — Mark Moore, Stonewall Jackson 2000 — Jessica Taylor, Fayetteville 2020 — Anthony Smith, Martinsburg 1999 — Holly Hunter, East Fairmont 1985 — Larry Cook, Oceana 2020 — Colby Piner, Greenbrier East (KR) 1998 — Nathan Fields Elkins 1984 — Mike Dunlap, Poca 2019 — Michael Lemley, Oak Glen 2019 — Jarod Bowie, Martinsburg (KR-PR) 1997 — Mike Barrows, Magnolia 1983 — Rick Phillips, Parkersburg 2018 — Grant Harman, Martinsburg 2018 — Graeson Malashevich, Spring Valley (KR-PR) 1996 — Randy Barnes, South Charleston 1982 — Brad Hunt, Ripley 2017 — Brett Tharp, East Hardy 2017 — George Triplett, Elkins (PK) 1995 — Casey Freed, Parkersburg 1981 — Brian Swisher, Sistersville 2016 — Derrek Pitts, South Charleston 2016 — Cason Kessinger, Huntington (PK) 1994 — Bob Donker, West Virginia 1980 — Jeff Woofter, Oak Glen 2015 — Dante Bonamico, Bridgeport 2015 — Evan Staley, Hampshire (PK) 1993 — Mike Cox, Athens 1979 — Bill Legg, Poca 2014 — Marcus Lofton, jr., Buckhannon-Upshur 2014 — Deonte Glover, Musselman (KR/PR) 1992 — , West Virginia 1978 — Denny Ballard, DuPont 1991 — James Jett, West Virginia 1977 — Larry Phillips, Parkersburg 1990 — Randy Barnes, South Charleston 1976 — Dave Phillips, Parkersburg 1989 — James Jett, Jefferson 1975 — John Leon, Brooke Warner Award Moss Award 1988 — Randy Barnes, South Charleston 1987 — Becky Summers, Grafton 1974 — Dave Winans, Parkersburg The Warner Award is named for former Pineville The Moss Award is named for former DuPont High, 1986 — Clifford Simpkins, Point Pleasant 1973 — Mike McKibben, Lewis County High, Penn State, and running Marshall University, and four-time NFL All-Pro wide 1985 — Randy Barnes, St. Albans High 1972 — Barry Myers, Bridgeport back Curt Warner who, at third overall, was the receiver Randy Moss, who is second all-time on the 1984 — Margaret Blake, Fairmont West 1971 — Ron McCartney, Stonewall Jackson highest pick of any state prep player in the history NFL’s regular-season reception list, 1983 — Steve Taylor, West Virginia 1970 — Jerry Pruett, Bluefield of the NFL Draft. Warner was inducted into the was a four-time All-Pro and was named to the NFL’s 1982 — Steve Taylor, St. Marys 1969 — Rick Katzeff, Charleston Hall of Fame in 2009. The recipi- All-Decade Team of the 2000s. The recipient is 1981 — Steve Taylor, St. Marys 1968 — Sidney Green, Matewan ent is selected by the WVSWA and the award is selected by the WVSWA and the award is given to 1980 — Rick Reddicliff, West Virginia Wesleyan 1967 — Barry Louden, Parkersburg given to the state’s top . the state’s top . 1979 — Garnet Edwards, West Virginia 1966 — Dickie Roberts, Welch 1978 — Garnet Edwards, West Virginia 1965 — Dave Lucas, Ceredo-Kenova 2020 — Blake Hartman, Musselman 2020 — Ethan Parsons, Princeton 1977 — Chris Fox, Martinsburg 1964 — Joe Pendry, Oceana 2019 — Ethan Payne, jr. Poca 2019 — Drew Hatfield, Mingo Central 1976 — Carl Hatfield, Philippi 1963 — Richie Rodes, Hinton 1975 — Alex Kasich, West Virginia 2018 — Hunter America, Doddridge County 2018 — Evan Parow, University 1974 — Harry Blake, West Virginia 1962 — Gary Virden, Parkersburg 2017 — Jadon Hayes, Huntington 2017 — Malakai Brown, so., Hedgesville 1973 — Danny Buggs, West Virginia 1961 — John McNabb, Charleston 2016 — Dylan Lucas, Buffalo 2016 — Carter Sebert-Sweeney, Nicholas County 1972 — Tom Reid, Woodrow Wilson 1960 — Buster Kizer, Mount Hope 2015 — Cody Mitchell, Point Pleasant 2015 — Elijah Bell, Wheeling Park 1971 — Mike Mosser, West Virginia 1959 — Charles “Bunky” Brooks, Bluefield 2014 — Kashuan Haley, Capital 2014 — Christian Johnson, jr., Jefferson Evans Award Kennedy Scholarship Victory Awards Dinner The Evans Award is named for William Dent “Bill” Harrison H. Kennedy’s estate, which includes the May 6, 1973 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown Dec. 28, 1950 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston Evans, the former sports editor and editor of the Fair- Kennedy Award selections from the WVSWA, is Toastmaster: Charles J. Wriston Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell mont Times. Evans began working at the Fairmont handled by the Trust Department of Wesbanco in Chairmen: Dick Polen, Sam Pinion Guest speakers: William “Red” Friesell, Times while in high school in the mid-1920s. The May 21, 1972 — Marshall Student Center, Huntington Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson his hometown of Wheeling. Besides sponsoring the Toastmaster: Russell Dunbar Dec. 27, 1949 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston award is voted on by the WVSWA and is given to the award (and paying for the trophy and expenses), Chairmen: Mike Brown, Jack Yager Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell state’s top boys basketball player. his will states that any interest on his estate can be May 9, 1971 — Mountainlair, WVU, Morgantown Guest speakers: Sam Snead, used for scholarships for college-bound seniors Toastmaster: Dr. Perry Gresham Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson 2021 — Isaac McKneely, jr., Poca (Virginia) who placed high in the Kennedy Award balloting Guest speaker: Beano Cook Dec. 27, 1948 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston 2020 — Kaden Metheny, University (Bowling Green) but did not have full scholarship aid. Chairmen: Ben Lusk, Sam Pinion Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell April 19, 1970 — Mountainlair, West Virginia University Guest speakers: , Fritz Howell 2019 — Jalen Bridges, Fairmont Senior (WVU) Toastmaster: Charles “Red” Donley Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson 2018 — Taevon Horton, Fairmont Senior (WVU walk-on) 2021 — Naieem Kearney, Martinsburg Guest speaker: Dec. 29, 1947 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston 2017 — Jarrod West, Notre Dame (Marshall) Hunter Patterson, Oak Glen Chairmen: Ben Lusk, Sam Pinion Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell 2020 — Alex Dunlevy, Wheeling Park 2016 — Tavian Dunn-Martin, Huntington (Akron/Duquesne) May 29, 1969 — May 29 Hotel Prichard, Huntington Guest speakers: A.B. “Happy” Chandler, Bob Considine, John Neun Brandon Penn, Parkersburg South Toastmasters: Ken Jones, Bob Bowen Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson 2015 — Jacob Kilgore, Spring Valley (Marshall walk-on) 2019 — Grant Harman, Martinsburg Guest speakers: Sam Snead, Dick Gallagher Dec. 30, 1946 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston 2014 — Jon Elmore, George Washington (VMI/Marshall) Graeson Malashevich, Spring Valley Chairmen: George Rorrer, Ernie Salvatore Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell 2013 — Donte Grantham, Martinsburg (Clemson) 2018 — Tyson Bagent, Martinsburg May 13, 1968 — Moose Lodge, Parkersburg Guest speakers: , Chet Smith, Johnny Brickels Jadon Hayes, Huntington Toastmaster: Dale McKenzie Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson 2012 — Demetrius “Boo” Lathon, Wheeling Park 2017 — Jake Abbott, Fairmont Senior Guest speaker: Floyd “Ben” Schwartzwalder Dec. 28, 1945 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston (West Liberty football) Corey McDonald, East Hardy Chairmen: Jim Snyder, Brad Kincaid Date, location: Dec. 28, Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston 2011 — Chase Fischer, Ripley (Wake Forest/BYU) 2016 — Dante Bonamico, Bridgeport April 10, 1967 — Oglebay Park, Wheeling Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell 2010 — Noah Cottrill, Logan (WVU/W.Va. Wesleyan) Zayvion Lawson, Greenbrier East Toastmaster: Bill Evans Guest Speaker: Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson 2009 — Aaron Dobson, South Charleston 2015 — Justin Cogar, Westside Guest speakers: Fritzie Zivic, Paul Anderson, Rhys Jelich, Ravenswood Chairman: Cliff McWilliams Jan. 29, 1959 — Hotel Prichard, Huntington (Marshall football) 2014 — Anthony Bonamico, Bridgeport April 19, 1965 — Charleston Civic Center Toastmaster: Bill Campbell 2008 — Bryant Irwin, Bridgeport (St. Joseph’s/Furman) Jake Parker, Meadow Bridge Toastmaster: Bill Evans Guest speakers: , 2007 — O.J. Mayo, Huntington (Southern Cal) 2013 — Justin Clinton, Martinsburg Guest speakers: Hot Rod Hundley, Clair Bee Chairmen: Fred Burns, Ernie Salvatore Dec. 9, 1957 — McLure Hotel, Wheeling 2006 — Patrick Patterson, Jr. (Kentucky) Brandon Spurlock, Wayne Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson Jan. 20, 1964 — Holiday Inn, Parkersburg Toastmaster: Dr. Perry Gresham 2005 — Josh “Cookie” Miller, Capital (Nebraska) 2012 — Brandon Ashenfelter, Martinsburg Dylan Cottrell, Roane County Toastmaster: Jennings Randolph Guest speakers: , , Gomer Jones 2004 — Adam Williams, St. Albans (Kentucky/Marshall) Guest speakers: Woody Hayes, John Michelosen, Chairman: Bill Bibb 2011 — David Gladden, Martinsburg Dec. 10, 1956 — Elks Lodge, Beckley 2003 — Brandon Moore, Spring Valley (Eastern Kentucky) Keion Wright, Capital Leo Petersen, Buzz Nutter Chairman: Brad Kincaid Toastmaster: 2002 — Mark Patton, Cabell Midland (Marshall) 2010 — Cotey Wallace, Brooke Jan. 21, 1963 — Hotel Prichard, Huntington Guest speakers: , , 2001 — Patrick O’Malley, George Washington Logan Moore, Fairmont Senior Toastmaster: Bill Campbell (Richmond) 2009 — Terrell Martin, Hurricane Guest speakers: Harold “Red” Grange, Phil Seghi Chairman: George Springer Alex Wood, Wheeling Park 2000 — Greg Davis, Tug Valley (Pikeville, Ky.) Chairmen: Fred Burns, George Rorrer, Ernie Salvatore Jan. 23, 1956 — Chancellor Hotel, Parkersburg 2008 — Michael Scott, Nitro Dec. 4, 1961 — McLure Hotel, Wheeling Toastmaster: Jack Fleming 1999 — Brett Nelson, St. Albans (Florida) Deion Spurlock, South Charleston Toastmaster: Guest speakers: Felix “Doc” Blanchard, 1998 — Tamar Slay, Woodrow Wilson (Marshall) 2007 — Brandon Tucker, Wheeling Central Guest speakers: Gene Freese, Chairmen: Paul Semon, Joe Handlan, Brad Kincaid 1997 — Rafael Cruz, Wheeling Park 2006 — Max Anderson, Morgantown Chairman: Bill Bibb Jan. 17, 1955 — McLure Hotel, Wheeling Josh Sims, Magnolia Toastmaster: Chet Smith (Massachusetts/Youngstown State) Jan. 16, 1961 — Millsop Community Center, Weirton 2005 — Nate Black, Parkersburg Catholic Toastmaster: John Jones Guest speakers: Johnny Michelosen, Ted Smits, 1996 — Cornelius Jackson, Oak Hill (Tennessee/Marshall) Jake Myers, Madonna Guest speakers: Bob Prince, Al DeLuca 1995 — Randy Moss, DuPont (Marshall football) 2004 — Matt Santmyer, Poca Chairman: Earle Wittpenn Chairmen: Bill Bibb, Lew Clawson Matt Wright, Tyler Consolidated Dec. 7, 1959 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston Jan. 21, 1954 — Chancellor Hotel, Parkersburg 1994 — Randy Moss, jr., DuPont (Marshall football); Toastmaster: Joe Handlan Anthony Scruggs, Woodrow Wilson 2003 — Matt Shamblin, Parkersburg South Toastmaster: Dr. George Vick Nick Newberry, James Monroe Guest speaker: Sam Huff, Jimmy Brown Guest speakers: Leon Hart, Bill Early (Fork Union, Va.) 2002 — C.R. Rohrbough, Bridgeport Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson Chairmen: Dave Fleming, Joe Handlan, Fred Early 1993 — Ryan Culicerto, Woodrow Wilson (James Madison) Dec. 9, 1957 — McLure Hotel, Wheeling Dec. 30, 1952 — Hotel Morgan, Morgantown Bryan Wright, Hampshire Toastmaster: Jennings Randolph 1992 — Jared Prickett, Fairmont Senior (Kentucky) 2001 — Adam Cantoni, University Toastmaster: Dr. Perry Gresham Guest speakers: Danny Murtaugh, Jack Mollenkopf, Gomer Jones Guest speakers: Earle “Greasy” Neale, 1991 — Matt Gaudio, Brooke (Penn State) Josh Romeo, Parkersburg Harold “Pie” Traynor 2000 — Ben Thornton, James Monroe Chairman: Bill Bibb 1990 — Marsalis Basey, Martinsburg (WVU) Dec. 10, 1956 — Elks Lodge, Beckley Chairmen: Mickey Furfari, Bill Evans Daniel Mounts, Gilbert Jan. 8, 1952 — Memorial Field House, Huntington 1989 — Pervires “P.G.” Green, Oak Hill (WVU) 1999 — Ryan Life, Parkersburg Catholic Toastmaster: Russ Hodges Guest speakers: Duffy Daugherty, Angelo Bertelli, Toastmaster: Bill Strickling 1988 — Anthony Strother, Williamson (Garden City, Kan.) Chris Martin, Nitro Guest speaker: 1998 — Todd Anderson, North Marion Johnny Temple 1987 — Tracy Shelton, Oak Hill (WVU) Chairman: George Springer Chairmen: Fred Burns, John Brown 1986 — Greg Bell, DuPont (Tennessee) Travis Lynch, Frankfort Jan. 23, 1956 — Chancellor Hotel, Parkersburg Dec. 28, 1950 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston 1997 — Bryan Harman, Liberty-Harrison Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell 1985 — Vernell (Bimbo) Coles, jr., Greenbrier East Toastmaster: Jack Fleming Malcolm Chandler, Moorefield Guest speakers: Felix “Doc” Blanchard, Al Helfer Guest speakers: William “Red” Friesell, Harry Stuhldreher (Virginia Tech) Chairmen:” Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson Chairmen: Paul Semon, Joe Handlan, Brad Kincaid Dec. 27, 1949 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston 1984 — Herbie Brooks, Mullens (WVU) Jan. 17, 1955 — McLure Hotel, Wheeling Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell 1983 — Mark Cline, Williamson (Wake Forest) Toastmaster: Chet Smith Guest speakers: Sam Snead, Luke Sewell 1982 — , South Charleston (VMI) Doug Huff Award Guest speakers: Johnny Michelosen, Ted Smits, Stu Holcomb Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson Chairmen: Bill Bibb, Lew Clawson 1981 — Jim Miller, Princeton (Virginia) Dec. 27, 1948 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston Jan. 21, 1954 — Chancellor Hotel, Parkersburg 1980 — David Daniel, Sherman (University of Charleston) The Huff Award for Leadership, Hustle, and Deter- Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell mination is named for longtime WVSWA secretary/ Toastmaster: Joe Handlan Guest speakers: Bucky Walters, Fritz Howell 1979 — Earl Jones, jr., Mount Hope (District of Columbia) Guest speakers: Leon Hart, Bill Early Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson treasurer Doug Huff, who is a national high school Chairmen: Dave Fleming, Joe Handlan, Fred Early 1978 — Jeff Schneider, Washington Irving (Virginia Tech) sports historian and a member of the National Dec. 29, 1947 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston Dec. 30, 1952 — Hotel Morgan, Morgantown Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell 1977 — Jeff Schneider, Jr., Washington Irving High School Sports Hall of Fame. Toastmaster: Jennings Randolph 1976 — Will Johnson, DuPont (Concord) Guest speakers: A.B. “Happy” Chandler, Bob Considine, John Neun Guest speakers: Earle “Greasy” Neale, Harold “Pie” Traynor Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson 1975 — Sam Brooks, Charleston (Louisville) 2021 — Zara Zervos, John Marshall Chairmen: Mickey Furfari, Bill Evans Dec. 30, 1946 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston 1974 — Maurice “Mo” Robinson, Welch (WVU) 2020 — Alex Miller, Roane County Jan. 8, 1952 — Memorial Field House, Huntington Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell Toastmaster: Bill Strickling 1973 — Denny Harris, Charleston (W.Va. State) 2019 — Anysa Jordan, Fairmont Senior Guest speakers: Stan Musial, Chet Smith, Johnny Brickels 2018 — Riley Bennington, Wheeling Central Guest speaker: Herman Hickman Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson 1972 — Warren Baker, Greenbrier East (WVU) Chairmen: Fred Burns, John Brown 2017 — Mary Lawman, Winfield Dec. 28, 1945 — Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston 1971 — Bill Lindsay, Charles Town (Fairmont State) 2016 — Bryce Goldsmith, Capital Toastmaster: Virgil Frizzell 1970 — Charles Hickok, Parkersburg (WVU) Guest Speaker: Bill Kern 2015 — Tavon Horton, Fairmont Senior Chairmen: Shorty Hardman, Dick Hudson

Morehouse Award Ostrowski Award Van Meter Award Known as the R.A. Thom Award until 2012, the Os- The Morehouse Award is named for former broadcast The Van Meter Award, the High School Coach of the Year Award until 2016, is named for Woodrow Wilson trowski Award is named for former Parkersburg boys basketball and football coach Jerome Van Meter, who passed away in 2003 at the age of 102. Van Meter journalist and Marshall University sports information Catholic basketball star Mary Ostrowski who was the director Gene Morehouse, who was killed in the 1970 won 869 games combined as basketball and football coach. The recipient is voted on by the WVSWA and the first No. 1-rated recruit to play for Tennessee coach award is given to the state’s top high school coach. plane crash that claimed the lives of 75 Marshall . Ostrowski was a 1982 Kodak All- football players, coaches and fans. The recipient is American. The recipient is selected by the WVSWA 2021 — Shaun Smith, Parkersburg South (wrestling) selected by the WVSWA and the award is given for and the award is given to the state’s top girls basket- contributions to journalism. 2020 — Missy Smith, Herbert Hoover (softball), ball player. George Washington (volleyball) 2021 — Baylee Goins, Nitro 2019 — Michael Gray, Webster County (boys basketball) 2021 — Chris Johnson, Clarksburg Marley Washenitz, Fairmont Senior 2018 — Brad Napier, Chapmanville (boys basketball) 2020 — Rich Stevens, Wheeling/Charleston 2020 — Kalissa Lacy, jr., George Washington 2017 — Dave Walker, Martinsburg (football) 2019 — Dan Stillwell, Beckley Register-Herald 2019 — Shay-Lee Kirby, Parkersburg (Austin Peay) 2016 — Dave Tallman, Morgantown (boys basketball) 2018 — Dave Morrison, Beckley 2018 — Gabby Lupardus, Wyoming East and John Lowery, Jefferson (baseball) 2017 — Jim Butta, Parkersburg News and Sentinel Hanna McClung, Buckhannon-Upshur 2015 — Allen Osborne, Poca (boys basketball) 2016 — Jack Bogaczyk, Charleston Daily Mail/Marshall U. 2017 — Jordyn Dawson, Huntington (Xavier) 2014 — Shannon Lewis, St. Joseph (girls basketball) 2016 — Jordyn Dawson, jr., Huntington 2013 — Dave Walker, Martinsburg (football) 2015 — Rick Kozlowski, Martinsburg Journal 2015 — Taryn McCutcheon, jr., Parkersburg South 2014 — Rick McCann, Huntington Herald-Dispatch 2012 — Paul Jackson, Parkersburg South (wrestling) (Eastern Michigan) 2011 — Dave Walker, Martinsburg (football) 2013 — Greg Talkington, 2014 — Mychal Johnson, St. Joseph (Notre Dame) 2010 — Wayne Ryan, Summers County (girls basketball) Clarksburg Exponent Telegram 2013 — Miki Glenn, Bridgeport (, Pa.) 2009 — Mick Price, Ravenswood (boys basketball) 2012 — Randy Payton, Wayne County News 2012 — Makenzie White, Scott 2008 — Ron Kidd, Woodrow Wilson (boys basketball) 2011 — Rick Ryan, Charleston Gazette (West Virginia, Fairmont State) 2011 — Mariah Byard, North Marion () 2007 — Bernie Buttrey, Parkersburg (football) 2010 — Dave Poe, Parkersburg News 2006 — John Bowers, Morgantown (football) Parkersburg South wrestling coach Shaun Smith. 2009 — Dave Walsh, Huntington Herald-Dispatch 2010 — Mariah Byard, jr., North Marion 2009 — Whitney Bays, Huntington (Maryland/Purdue) 2005 — Jim Thomas, Wheeling Central (football) 2008 — Cliff Nichols, Fairmont Times West Virginian 2008 — Jolysa Brown, Summers County (Concord) 2004 — Bob Lemley, Poca (football) 1974 — Don Arthur, East Bank (football) 2007 — Mitch Vingle, Charleston Gazette 2007 — Mackenzie Maier, Charleston Catholic 2003 — Annette Olenchick, Sissonville (softball) 1973 — Wayne Jamison, Bridgeport (football) 2006 — Robert Ours, Morgantown (High Point) 2002 — Larry Shaw, Oak Glen (wrestling) 1972 — Al Morgan, Greenbrier East (boys basketball) 2005 — Norman Julian, Morgantown 2006 — Keri Pryor, Morgantown (Robert Morris) 2001 — Carl Clark, Capital (boys basketball) 1971 — Frank Vincent, Charleston (football) 2004 — Jim Warner, Buckhannon 2005 — Renee Montgomery, South Charleston 2000 — Marshall Burdette, Parkersburg (football) 1970 — Frank Vincent, Charleston (football) 2003 — Eddie Barrett, Huntington (Connecticut) 1999 — Alan Fiddler, Moorefield (football) 1969 — Earl Keener, Monongah (football) 2002 — George Holbrook, Charleston 2004 — Alexis Hornbuckle, South Charleston 1998 — David Kyle, Tucker County (girls basketball) 1968 — Carl Ward, Ceredo-Kenova (football) 2001 — Mike Whiteford, Charleston Gazette (Tennessee) 1997 — David Kyle, Tucker County (girls basketball) 1967 — Joe Michael, Buckhannon (football) 2003 — Alexis Hornbuckle, jr., South Charleston 2000 — Jim Cochran, Wheeling News-Register 1996 — John O’Neal, Mercer Christian (girls basketball) 1966 — Merrill Gainer, Bluefield (football) 2002 — Alexis Hornbuckle, so., Capital 1995 — Bryce Casto, South Charleston (football) 1965 — Roy Williams, East Bank (football) 1999 — Dave Hickman, Charleston Gazette Jessica Sell, North Marion (North Carolina) 1994 — Dave Rogers, Martinsburg (boys basketball) 1964 — Granville Zopp, Buckhannon (football) 1998 — Chuck Landon, Charleston Daily Mail 2001 — Missy Spangler, Ritchie County (Robert Morris) 1993 — Dave Barksdale, Woodrow Wilson 1963 — Merrill Gainer, Bluefield (football) 1997 — Scott Brown, Beckley Register-Herald 2000 — Ashley Battle, Linsly (Connecticut) (boys basketball) 1962 — Bob Sullivan, Magnolia (all sports) 1996 — Jack Fleming, Mountaineer Sports Network 1999 — KeTara Lee, Wheeling Park 1998 — Jody Williams, Nicholas County 1992 — Jim Hamric, Spencer (football) 1961 — Sam Mandich, Parkersburg (boys basketball) 1995 — Bob Staats, Ravenswood Star News 1991 — Paul “Bud” Billiard, Brooke (football) 1960 — Merrill Gainer, Bluefield (football) 1994 — Carroll Jett, Parkersburg News and Sentinel (James Madison) 1997 — Laura Meadows, Huntington East 1990 — Roger Jefferson, Capital (football) 1959 — Burdell Carey, Weir (football) 1993 — John Veasey, Fairmont Times West Virginian (Kentucky/Purdue) 1989 — Jim Lilly, Oak Hill (boys basketball) 1958 — Stan Romanoski, Dunbar (boys track) 1992 — Doug Huff, Wheeling Intelligencer FALL SEASON 1988 — Paul “Bud” Billiard, Brooke (football) 1957 — Sam LeRose, St. Albans (football) 1991 — Bob Fretwell, Charleston Gazette 1995 — Sarah Wilkerson, Mercer Christian (Liberty) 1987 — Bob Burton, Paden City (boys basketball) 1956 — Lewis D’Antoni, Mullens (boys basketball) 1990 — Nick Bedway, Wheeling News-Register Sharon Wilkerson, Mercer Christian (Liberty) 1986 — Lou Nocida, Sistersville (football) 1942-55 combined high school/college coach of the year) 1989 — Skip Johnson, Charleston Gazette 1994 — Christin Annie, Liberty-Harrison 1985 — Don Stover, Stonewall Jackson (boys basketball) 1952 — Jerome Van Meter, Woodrow Wilson 1988 — Lowell Cade, Huntington Herald-Dispatch (George Washington/WVU) 1984 — Jim Lilly, Oak Hill (boys basketball) (boys basketball) 1987 — Jim Mearns, Clarksburg Exponent 1993 — Julie Wheeler, Morgantown (Providence) 1983 — Willie Akers, Logan (boys basketball) 1951 — Jerome Van Meter, Woodrow Wilson (football) 1992 — Julie Wheeler, jr., Morgantown 1982 — Lou Nocida, Sistersville (football) 1950 — Carl Hamill, Weir (football) 1986 — Al Babcock, Fairmont Times Tasha King, Martinsburg (Rhode Island) 1985 — Jack Rogers, Point Pleasant Register 1981 — Roy Michael, North Marion (football) 1948 — Jerome Van Meter, Woodrow Wilson (football) 1991 — Heather Hopkins, Parkersburg 1980 — Wayne Jamison, Bridgeport (football) 1946 — (tie) Forest Underwood, Huntington East 1984 — Frank Lee, WMMN radio, Fairmont (James Madison) 1979 — Jennings Boyd, Northfork (boys basketball) (boys basketball) 1983 — Bob Baker, Charleston Gazette 1990 — Stephanie Carter, Morgantown (West Virginia) 1978 — Pete Culicerto, Woodrow Wilson (football/track) Homer Fizer, University (football) 1982 — Jim Van Zant, Huntington Herald-Dispatch 1989 — Erin Kiernan, Morgantown St. Francis 1977 — Jennings Boyd, Northfork (boys basketball) 1945 — Bill Weber, South Charleston (all sports) (University of Charleston) 1981 — Don Hager, Charleston Daily Mail 1976 — Jennings Boyd, Northfork (boys basketball) 1944 — Bill Weber, South Charleston (football) 1980 — Dan Hose, United Press International, Charleston 1988 — Christy Cooper, Circleville (West Virginia) 1987 — Susan Robinson, Doddridge County 1975 — Tex Williams, St. Albans (boys basketball) 1943 — Jimmy Scott, Parkersburg (football) 1979 — Bill Van Horne, Wheeling News-Register (Penn State) 1978 — Bill Smith, Charleston Daily Mail 1986 — Thelma Farley, Athens (Concord) 1977 — Ernie Salvatore, Huntington Herald-Dispatch 1985 — Valetta “Wee Wee” Johnson, Bus Williams, St. Albans Advertiser Stonewall Jackson (Norfolk State) Softball Player of the Year Award 1976 — Brad Kincaid, Parkersburg Sentinel 1984 — Judy Eaton, Parkersburg Catholic Neil Shreve, Fairmont Times (West Virginia) The State Softball Player of the Year Award, formerly known as the Rachel E. Taylor Memorial Award, is 1975 — Charles Hylton, Logan Banner 1983 — Monique Tarantini, St. Francis (Kentucky) selected by the WVSWA and is given to the state’s top high school softball player. Jim Snyder, Parkersburg News 1982 — Amy Gamble, John Marshall (Tennessee) 1981 — Dee Dee Butler, Princeton 1974 — John Faulconer, Hinton Daily News 2020 — no award (no season, coronavirus) 2012 — Allison DeLancey, Ritchie County (Concord, Bluefield State) 2019 — Caiti Mathes, Hurricane and 2011 — Allison DeLancey, Ritchie County Mickey Furfari, Morgantown Dominion-News Kim Crawford, Parkersburg South Delani Buckner, Herbert Hoover 2010 — Samantha Snodgrass, St. Albans 1973 — Dick Hudson, Charleston Daily Mail () 2018 — Kenzie McCann, Chapmanville 2009 — Andi Williamson, Chapmanville Tony Constantine, Morgantown Post 1980 — Dee Davis, Wheeling Park 2017 — Katie Adams, Hurricane 2008 — Alli Mayle, East Fairmont 1972 — George W. Springer, Beckley Post-Herald (Tennessee Tech/WVU) 2016 — Katie Adams, Hurricane 2007 — Alli Mayle, East Fairmont Fred Burns, Huntington Herald-Dispatch 1979 — Mary Ostrowski, Parkersburg Catholic 2015 — Ali Burdette, Buffalo 2006 — Margaret Osborne, St. Albans 1971 — A.L. “Shorty” Hardman, Charleston Gazette (Tennessee) 1978 — Mary Ostrowski, jr., Parkersburg Catholic 2014 — Allison Rager, Herbert Hoover Virgil “Stubby” Currence, Bluefield 1977 — Mary Ostrowski, so., Parkersburg Catholic 2013 — Courtney Rogers, Hurricane

How WVSWA awards were named Furfari Award Van Meter High School Coach of the Year Furfari College Coach of the Year The Furfari Award, the College Coach of the Year Award until 2005, is named for longtime state sportswriter Mickey Furfari. Furfari, a native of Morgantown, spent 70 years covering West Virginia University athletics. The It started, combined with It started, combined with high award was combined for high school and college from 1942-54. The recipient is voted on by the WVSWA and the award is given to the state’s top college coach. college, in 1942. The award was school, in 1942 and was named 2020 — Tianni Kelly, University of Charleston 1986 — Tex Williams, University of Charleston named in 2016 for the late in 2005 for Morgantown-based (women’s basketball) (men’s basketball) Woodrow Wilson coach Jerome sports writer Mickey Furfari, an 2020 — Randy Mazey, WVU (baseball) 1985 — , Marshall (football) Van Meter, an inductee into the inductee into the U.S. Basketball 2019 — Kim Stephens, Glenville State 1984 — , Marshall (men’s basketball) (women’s basketball) 1983 — Bruce Stewart, W.Va. Wesleyan National High School Sports Hall Writers Hall of Fame. 2018 — Dan D’Antoni, Marshall (men’s basketball) (men’s basketball) of Fame. 2017 — Nikki Izzo — Brown, WVU (women’s soccer) 1982 — Don Nehlen, WVU (football) 2016 — Monte Cater, Shepherd (football) 1981 — Gale Catlett, WVU (men’s basketball) 2015 — , WVU (men’s basketball) 1980 — Cal Bailey, W.Va. State (baseball) 2014 — Jim Crutchfield, West Liberty (men’s basketball) 1979 — Gale Catlett, WVU (men’s basketball) 2013 — Jim Crutchfield, West Liberty (men’s basketball) 1978 — Joe Retton, Fairmont State (men’s basketball) Stydahar High School Football Sam Huff High School Football 2012 — Jim Crutchfield, West Liberty (men’s basketball) 1977 — Gary Hess, W.Va. Wesleyan (men’s basketball) Lineman of the Year Defensive Player of the Year , WVU (football) 1976 — Joe Retton, Fairmont State (men’s basketball) 2011 — Jim Crutchfield, West Liberty (men’s basketball) 1975 — Joe Cook, Beckley (men’s basketball) 2010 — Bob Huggins, WVU (men’s basketball) 1974 — Joe Retton, Fairmont State (men’s basketball) It started in 1959 as the Hunt It started in 1994 and is 2009 — Bob Huggins, WVU (men’s basketball) 1973 — Curtis Price, W.Va. State (men’s basketball) Award and was renamed in 2015 named for Sam Huff of 2008 — Bob Huggins, WVU (men’s basketball) 1972 — Jesse Lilly, Glenville (men’s basketball) for the late Joe Stydahar of Farmington and WVU, an 2007 — , WVU (men’s basketball) 1971 — Joe Retton, Fairmont State (men’s basketball) 2006 — , WVU (football) 1970 — , WVU (football) Shinnston and WVU, an inductee inductee into the Professional 2005 — John Beilein, WVU (men’s basketball) 1969 — Joe Retton, Fairmont State (men’s basketball) into the Pro and College Football and College Football halls of 2004 — Bob Bolen, Mountain State University 1968 — Harold Duvall, Fairmont State (football) halls of fame. fame and National High School (men’s basketball) 1967 — Rich Meckfessel, Morris Harvey 2003 — Rich Rodriguez, WVU (football) (men’s basketball) Sports Hall of Fame. 2002 — Steve Harold, Glenville State 1966 — Harold Duvall, Fairmont State (men’s basketball) (women’s basketball) 1965 — , WVU (football) 2001 — Lynn Ullom, West Liberty (women’s basketball) 1964 — Charles Snyder, Marshall (football) 2000 — Bob Pruett, Marshall (football) 1963 — , Morris Harvey (men’s basketball) McCoy Boys and Girls Ostrowski Girls Basketball 1999 — Bob Pruett, Marshall (football) 1962 — George King, WVU (men’s basketball) 1998 — Bob Pruett, Marshall (football) 1961 — Ollie Olson, West Liberty (men’s basketball) Track Athletes of the Year Player of the Year 1997 — Bob Pruett, Marshall (football) 1960 — Harold Duvall, Fairmont State (football) 1996 — Marsha Beasley, WVU (rifle) 1959 — Hank Ellis, W.Va. Wesleyan (men’s basketball) They started in 1971 and are It started in 1977 as the Thom 1995 — , Marshall (men’s basketball) 1958 — Neal Baisi, W.Va. Tech (men’s basketball) 1994 — Rich Rodriguez, Glenville (football) 1957 — Joe Bartell, West Liberty (football) named for the late Ray McCoy, Award and renamed in 2012 for 1993 — , Marshall (football) 1956 — (combined high school/college) Don Fuoss, track coach at Huntington High Mary Ostrowski of Parkersburg 1992 — Jim Donnan, Marshall (football) Shepherd (football) School, whose coaching career Catholic and the University of 1991 — Steve Cox, Concord (men’s basketball) 1955 — Eddie King, Morris Harvey (all sports) 1990 — Steve Dodd, Alderson-Broaddus 1954 — , WVU (football) spanned four decades. Tennessee, the winner of the (men’s basketball) 1953 — Art Lewis, WVU (football) first three awards and college 1989 — Don Nehlen, WVU (football) 1949 — , W.Va. Tech (football) All-America selection. 1988 — , Marshall (football) 1947 — Cam Henderson, Marshall (men’s basketball) 1987 — Craig Carse, W.Va. State (men’s basketball) 1942 — Dyke Raese, WVU (men’s basketball)

Dutton Wrestler of the Year Lowery Baseball Player of the Year Dutton Award The Dutton Award is named for Robert Dutton, a 1940 graduate of Weston High School who served as an as- It started in 1985 and is It started in 1987 and was sistant wrestling coach at Parkersburg High School (1951 — 56). Dutton was named of the Big named for Bob Dutton, the for- named in 2015 for John Lowery, Reds in 1956, staying in that position until 1976, during which he guided the program to seven state team titles mer Parkersburg High School baseball coach at Jefferson High and was twice named West Virginia wrestling coach of the year. The recipient is selected by the WVSWA and wrestling coach, and first wres- School, the winningest all-sports the award is given to the state’s top wrestler. tling coach inducted into the coach in state history and 2021 — Gavin Quiocho, Parkersburg South 2002 — Jeff Courtney, Fairmont Senior West Virginia Sports Hall of inductee into the National High 2020 — Braxton Amos, Parkersburg South 2001 — Matt Stevens, Parkersburg 2019 — Braxton Amos, jr., Parkersburg South 2000 — Anthony Regalbuto, Hedgesville Fame. School Sports Hall of Fame. 2018 — Josh Humphreys, Parkersburg South 1999 — Mike Miller, Wirt County 2017 — Noah Adams, Independence 1998 — Jason Johnson, Parkersburg South 2016 — Lucas Simpkins, Ripley 1997 — Ryan Muldrew, John Marshall 2015 — Logan Grass, Huntington 1996 — Jeremy Hart, Independence Evans Boys Basketball Player of the Year Doug Huff Heart and Hustle Award 2014 — Dalton George, Williamstown 1995 — Jason Taylor, Wheeling Park 2013 — Justin Arthur, Huntington 1994 — Mark Samples, George Washington It started in 1970 and is It started in 2015, is given to 2012 — Dylan Cottrell, Roane County 1993 — (tie) Doug Moore, North Marion named for the late Bill Evans, the senior high school athlete 2011 — Josh Fisher, Roane County Mike Mason, Williamstown 2010 — Jordon Nolan, Parkersburg 1992 — R.C. Anderson, Cameron former sports editor and overall who exhibits determination, 2009 — Mason Bailey, East Fairmont 1991 — Jay Michael, North Marion editor of the Fairmont Times. leadership, and hard work and is 2008 — Seth Easter, Nitro 1990 — Todd Kendall, Spencer named for Doug Huff, inductee 2007 — Dustin Haislip, Musselman 1989 — Gary Tuttle, Parkersburg 2006 — Chad Porter, Parkersburg South 1988 — John Crain, Oak Glen into the National High School 2005 — Brandon Rader, Parkersburg 1987 — Vinnie Monseau, Wheeling Park Sports Hall of Fame. 2004 — Lou Thomas, Parkersburg 1986 — Mike Lantz, Parkersburg 2003 — Matt Easter, Nitro 1985 — Dave Miller, Parkersburg South Mike Barber Monte Cater Born: June 19, 1967 in Winfield, WV Born: July 7, 1949 in Shelbyville, Il.

Winfield High School (1981-84) Millikin University, player (1967-71)  Ran track and played basketball and football  Big Blue won its last three games, finishing 5-4 in Cater’s final season  Was a quarterback, free safety, , , and kick returner  After graduation, served as offensive line coach and co-offensive coordinator  First team all-state selection as a junior and senior defensive back Assumption High School, head coach (1974-77) Marshall University (1984-88)  Finished 6-2-1 in his final season as head coach at the school in Assumption, Ill.  Three-time first team all- selection  Had 106 receptions for 1,757 yards in 1987, which led the nation while setting Lakeland College, head coach (1980-86) single-season conference records  Named coach of the Muskies in 1980  Selected by the Coaches Association as NCAA Division I-AA  Revived the program in Sheboygan, Ill., finishing 7-2 and 9-1 in his final two seasons National Player of the Year in 1988 and winning the Illini-Badger Football Conference both years  First team consensus All-America selection in 1987 and 1988  Named Marshall’s Athlete of the Decade for the 1980s Shepherd University, head coach (1987-2017)  Finished college career with school-record 4,262 yards receiving  12-time WVIAC champion (1988, 1991-92, 1997-99, 2004-07, 2010, 2012) on 249 receptions.  Four-time MEC champion (2013, 2015-17)  Elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005  Eight-time WVIAC Coach of the Year (1991-92, 1997-99, 2005-06)  Four-time MEC Coach of the Year (2013, 2015-17) (1989-93)  AFCA Super Region 1 Coach of the Year (2015)  Selected in the fourth round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the  Retired in 2017 with a 275-117-2 record  Played five years in the NFL for the 49ers, , and Tampa Bay  Finished with a 13-10 record in NCAA Division II playoffs Buccaneers  Finished 1-2 in NAIA playoffs