West Virginia Sports Writers Association Victory Officers Executive committee Member publications Wheeling Intelligencer Beckley Register-Herald Awards Bluefield Daily Telegraph Spirit of Jefferson (Charles Town) Pendleton Times (Franklin) Mineral Daily News (Keyser) Logan Banner Dinner Coal Valley News (Madison) Parsons Advocate 74th 4 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021 Embassy Suites, Charleston Independent Herald (Pineville) Hampshire Review (Romney) Buckhannon Record-Delta Charleston Gazette-Mail Exponent Telegram (Clarksburg) Michael Minnich Tyler Jackson Rick Kozlowski Grant Traylor Connect Bridgeport West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame President 1st Vice-President Doddridge Independent (West Union) The Inter-Mountain (Elkins) Fairmont Times West Virginian Grafton Mountain Statesman Class of 2020 Huntington Herald-Dispatch Jackson Herald (Ripley) Martinsburg Journal MetroNews Moorefield Examiner Morgantown Dominion Post Parkersburg News and Sentinel Point Pleasant Register Tyler Star News (Sistersville) Spencer Times Record Wally’s and Wimpy’s Weirton Daily Times Jim Workman Doug Huff Gary Fauber Joe Albright Wetzel Chronicle (New Martinsville) 2nd Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Williamson Daily News West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Digital plaques with biographies of inductees can be found at WVSWA.org 2020 — Mike Barber, Monte Cater 1979 — Michael Barrett, Herbert Hugh Bosely, Charles L. 2019 — Randy Moss, Chris Smith Chuck” Howley, Robert Jeter, Howard “Toddy” Loudin, Arthur 2018 — Calvin “Cal” Bailey, Roy Michael Newell Smith, Rod Thorn, Jerry West 2017 — Carl Lee, Lonnie Warwick 1978 — Russell “Russ” Craft, Hal Greer, Stephen Harrick, Floyd 2016 — Larry Shaw, Curt Warner “Ben” Schwartzwalder, Fred S. “Jack” Simons Marshall University (1985-88) Shepherd University (1987-2017) 2015 — Ed Pastilong, Ralph Tasker 1977 — Neal Baisi, Robert Nathan “Red” Brown, Harry Charles 2014 — Fern Lee “Peachy” Kellmeyer, Bob Pruett “Flash” Clarke, Harold “Deacon” Duvall, Clyde “Pud” Hutson, 2013 — Charles Cowan, Dennis Harrah Richard Aubrey “Dyke” Raese, Charles “Lefty” Seabright 2012 — Vicky Bullett, Mary Ostrowski 1976 — Jackie Hunt, Dick Huffman Today’s honorees: 2011 — Vernell “Bimbo” Coles, Arnett “Ace” Mumford 1975 — Bruce Bosley, Sam Huff, George King, Wilbur Cooper 2010 — Randy Barnes, Dr. Ed Etzel 1974 — Lew Burdette, Frank “Gunner” Gatski, Mark Workman, 2008 — Earl Lloyd, Mary Lou Retton D.K. Shroyer, Mark Cardwell, Glenn “Jeep” Davis, Rex Pyles 2006 — Gale Catlett, Don Nehlen 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, Jule Rivlin, 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 Doug Huff C. “Hank” Ellis, Louis J. “Lou” Romano 1966 — Arthur E. “Pappy” Lewis, Francis C. “Skeet” Farley MeterVan 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, Clair Bee 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 House Walker 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 — Lee Patton 1982 — Eugene George “Beef” Lamone, John Russell “Russ” 1956 — Jesse Burkett, Albert “Big Sleepy” Glenn Thomas, Wayne Underwood, Norman E. “Wildman” Willey, 1955 — Cam Henderson, Lewis “Hack” Wilson Ron “Fritz” Williams 1954 — Roy “Legs” Hawley, Joe Stydahar 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 high school football 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 — Paul Allen, 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