West Virginia High School Basketball - Mingo Central nips Wyoming East
February 4, 2023: New Richmond, WV 24867 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Mingo Central Miners (Matewan, WV) and the host Wyoming East Warriors (New Richmond, WV), saw Mingo Central's basketball squad hold off Wyoming East by a tally of 45-39.
With the victory, Mingo Central improves its record to 17-1 on the campaign. The Miners travel to Gilmer County (Glenville, WV) to play the Titans in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 8. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 10-8. Gilmer County won 59-28 in their recent league challenge against Calhoun (Mt. Zion, WV)
Next up, the Warriors play the Belfry Pirates (Belfry, KY) in a District 60 challenge, on Wednesday, February 8. Wyoming East will attempt to improve on its 14-3 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 10-10 record after their 61-59 league win over Pike County Central (Pikeville, KY).