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From the Bench: Approaching 10-Year Anniversary of Critical Component of Bridgeport Sports Infrastructure

Posted on May 17, 2026

There are certainly plenty of ingredients in the Bridgeport High School recipe for success when it comes to athletics....

From the Bench: Deadline Looming as Championship BHS Program Seeking Varsity Coaching Candidates

Posted on May 10, 2026

It happens, but it is not the norm. However, a Bridgeport High School varsity coaching position that has a state champ...

From the Bench: Recalling the Life of Henry Drosky, the "Yup Yup Man," a Regular at Area Sports Events

Posted on April 26, 2026

When I was a kid growing up in North View, it wasn’t all that unusual to get with a few friends and catch a bus...

From the Bench: A Piece of Football Tradition Nearing its 30th Anniversary that Helps Program Stay Special

Posted on April 19, 2026

There is more than just the state’s longest streak on non-losing seasons and the longest consecutive appearances in th...

From the Bench: Former BMS Hoops Player Reaches Pinnacle of Coaching Excellence at NCAA D-II Level

Posted on April 12, 2026

It was around 2002 when I was talking to my friend and former Bridgeport Middle School assistant basketball Coach John...

From the Bench: With March Madness Still at Hand, a Look at Harrison County's Best Basketball Venue Ever

Posted on March 29, 2026

There’s nothing more exciting on the sports front than a packed house that produces that charged up atmosphere t...

From the Bench: Sears Says Planning Under Way for "Long Overdue" Project Honoring BHS's Top Athletes

Posted on March 22, 2026

If you have spent any time of significance involved or following Bridgeport sports, at some point there has certainly...

From the Bench: Recalling One of the Greatest Glue Guys in Bridgeport Basketball History in Thomas Izzo

Posted on March 15, 2026

On Wednesday, Bridgeport High School will be taking part in the West Virginia State High School Basketball Tournament...

From the Bench: Recalling a BHS Pre-Game Speech by Gene Randolph that Helped Win a 2001 State Title

Posted on March 08, 2026

During some recent rummaging through notes from my writing days from many years ago, I came across some information th...

From the Bench: A Milestone on National Level Nears for Shields, but Focus on Getting Back to Huntington

Posted on March 01, 2026

Just when you think Robert Shields has done it all as the baseball coach of the Bridgeport Indians, there is something...

From the Bench: As Coaching Longevity Wanes, BHS Proves Anomaly with State Championship Side Effect

Posted on February 22, 2026

For the last time, on Friday, Feb. 20, Bridgeport High School Jan Grisso stood at the edge of the pool serving as the...

From the Bench: Bigger, Hopefully Better, McDougal of BHS, WVU Listed Among Nation's Elite Relievers

Posted on February 15, 2026

When it mattered most, Bridgeport’s Ben McDougal came through big time on the mound for West Virginia University...

From the Bench: After 33 Years, Multiple State Titles, BHS's Jan Grisso Set to Coach Her Final Swim Meet

Posted on February 08, 2026

At a very recent swim meet involving Bridgeport High School, long-time swim Coach Jan Grisso was approached by a man,...

From the Bench: Old School Coach Seeing Dividend of Old School Player as BHS's Romano Comes up Big

Posted on February 01, 2026

Beyond all the success Dave Marshall has had serving as high school basketball coach on both the boys and girls side o...

From the Bench: Bridgeport's Non-Losing Season and Playoff Streaks have Company Many are Unaware Of

Posted on January 25, 2026

As the winter sports season rolls well into its middle and even ending phase, this week’s blog is going to look...
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