West Virginia High School Basketball - Mingo Central nips WestSide
January 3, 2024: Clear Fork, WV 24822 Mingo Central Miners (Matewan, WV) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host WestSide Renegades (Clear Fork, WV), 45-41 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Mingo Central upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Miners travel to Williamstown (Williamstown, WV) to play the Yellowjackets in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 6. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a record of 7-2. Williamstown won 71-31 in their recent league bout against Ritchie County (Ellenboro, WV)
Next up, the Renegades play the Independence Patriots (Coal City, WV) in a Coalfield AA bout, on Tuesday, January 9. WestSide will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 8-1 record after their 38-33 league win over Midland Trail (Hico, WV).