http://www.timeswv.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:11:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_324031149.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_324031149.html All in all, this has been a pretty ho-hum week for Fairmont Senior’s football team.The Polar Bears had a good string of practices, according to coach J.L. Abbott. They watched film. They ate dinner together. Admittedly got a lot done, and did so without any injuries. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:10:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_324031057.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_324031057.html For all his rough and tumble runs, it is fair to say running back isn’t even Remington Skarzinski’s best position on a football field.That would be linebacker, where the Fairmont Senior standout is a hard-hitting playmaker and among the leaders of an improved defensive unit. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:05:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_323030614.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_323030614.html Needless to say, there won’t be much in the way of surprises Friday night at East-West Stadium.Fairmont Senior and University know each other quite well. And each has a general idea of what to expect in this week’s Class AAA second-round playoff matchup.“They pretty much know what we do, and we pretty much know what they do,” Fairmont Senior coach J.L. Abbott said. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_322001725.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_322001725.html While there’s shiny new hardware in the school trophy case, the North Marion girls’ basketball team certainly isn’t resting on its laurels after last season’s state championship run.No, these Huskies want more. They remember the feeling when Mariah Byard’s jumper fell through the net to win the Class AAA title over Huntington, and they want to experience it again. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:09:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_321010442.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_321010442.html Kaitlyn Antolock, Kelsi Wright and Jessica Parsons each had visions of continuing their basketball careers at the collegiate level. The North Marion trio, though, never gave much thought to playing together. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:09:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_319031038.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_319031038.html Talk to Fairmont Senior center Christian Cummings about his teammates along the offensive line, and he’ll mention what a close-knit group they are. How they’re all good friends, and how that closeness must transfer to a playing field where the guy lined up on the other side is often 30 pounds heavier. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:04:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_319030556.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_319030556.html When North Marion's 13 senior football players walked off the field for the final time following their recent season finale against Bridgeport, they left behind a legacy.Some left quickly. Others milled around and slowly departed one by one.Quint Cochran and Eric Elliott were the last two to leave — long after everyone else had gone. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:03:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_319030426.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_319030426.html Tyler Harris threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more scores as No. 2 South Charleston earned a 45-18 victory over Lewis County in a Class AAA first-round game Saturday at Laidley Field in Charleston.Harris completed 10-of-12 passes for 272 yards, including scoring strikes of 30 and 14 yards to Eddie Gordon and 97 yards to Moe Makhene. Harris also ran 10 times for 49 yards and a pair of 1-yard TDs. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:18:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_318021840.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_318021840.html Given its impressive numbers through the air, it may be easy to pigeonhole Fairmont Senior as some finesse, pass-happy football team.But as the No. 5 Polar Bears showed in Friday’s Class AAA playoff opener with 12th-ranked Parkersburg South at East-West Stadium, they can play the smash-mouth game, too. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:12:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_318021246.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_318021246.html When two similar teams meet on the football field it often comes down to the last possession of the game.That was the story in the opening round of the Class AAA playoffs when undefeated No. 3 Bridgeport hosted the No. 14 Parkersburg Big Reds.With the score knotted 17-17, the Indians’ went for it on 4th-and-goal from the 2-yard line with 2:07 left in the game. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:09:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_318021003.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_318021003.html University took away what Spring Valley does best.The Hawks shut down the running game of the Timberwolves and displayed an effective run-pass combination of their own on the way to a 23-0 win in the first round of the West Virginia High School Class AAA playoffs Friday night at Spring Valley High School. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:02:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_317030314.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_317030314.html Like the other 15 teams in the Class AAA state football playoffs, Fairmont Senior earned its way to the postseason fair and square.They had blowout wins, goal-line stands and enough memories to fill a scrapbook.However, none of that matters come tonight at 7:30 when No. 12 Parkersburg South visits East-West Stadium for a first-round matchup with the fifth-ranked Polar Bears. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:29:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_316043000.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_316043000.html After offering up his congratulations on a near-perfect regular season and big win over a heated rival, Fairmont Senior coach J.L. Abbott had this message for his football team:“I told them it’s one and done from here on out,” he said following Friday’s 30-6 win over East Fairmont. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:18:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_315051905.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_315051905.html Instead of cheering on champions, the East Fairmont High School cheerleaders are now champions themselves.The EFHS cheer squad came in first place Saturday at the regional cheer tournament, a competition they hosted.Coach Karen Beckman said after coming in third last year, the girls were determined to win this year and it paid off. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:51:00 +0000 http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_314015145.html http://www.timeswv.com/statenews/local_story_314015145.html Daran Hays thinks of himself as a perfectionist. So while part of the North Marion football coach is pleased with his team’s play in 2009, the other half views his first year in the eyes of a skeptic, always wanting a little more.