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From the Bench: BHS State Championship Coach is Stepping Down After Picture Perfect End to Tenure

Posted on November 01, 2026

It is not the first time it has happened in Bridgeport High School history. However, it is certainly a rarity. &...

From the Bench: A New Bridgeport Hall of Famer who Helped Find New Nationally NCAA Recognized Sport

Posted on October 25, 2026

The words “Hall of Fame” and Bridgeport typically garner attention. And in the past few months with the un...

From the Bench: A Piece of Bridgeport High Football Tradition as Critical as Any to Program's Success

Posted on October 18, 2026

For anyone really following along, you may have noticed the headline on this blog is the same as the blog covering the...

From the Bench: The Origins of the Nickname Smiley

Posted on October 11, 2026

Editor's Note: With the recent announcement of the first class of the Bridgeport High School Athletics Hall of Fame, I...

From the Bench: Passing of a Man with Quiet and Big Impact on Youth Sports for Thousands in Bridgeport

Posted on September 27, 2026

For those on the boys side of the ledger, Nov. 8, 2025, is a special date in Bridgeport High School soccer history. Or...

From the Bench: Bridgeport Golf Pro Michael Gervais Pulls Off Miracle Title and Looks for Another in 2027

Posted on September 20, 2026

Bridgeport’s Michael Gervais has been known for his golfing ability since his golfing days in high school more than tw...

From the Bench: In Case You Missed it, Rewinding to Moment Affirming BHS as Top Program in Class AAA

Posted on September 13, 2026

It may have gone under the radar. Considering that it took place prior to the heavily hyped football contest between B...

From the Bench: Biggest Regular Season Matchup in Recent Football History? Martinsburg on Short List

Posted on August 30, 2026

The regular season matchup many have asked to see take place for years is at hand. And it, arguably, could rank among...

From the Bench: After ACL Surgery, Church Looking to Bring Another Title to BHS with Chip on His Shoulder

Posted on August 23, 2026

Usually, a chip on the shoulder is reserved for someone who has been slighted. It is reserved for someone whose goals...

From the Bench: Indians Championship Program New Owners of "State-of-the-Art" Facility at Jamison Field

Posted on August 16, 2026

Back in May, in this very blog, a project that was quietly taking place at Wayne Jamison Field was discussed. In that...

From the Bench: A Growing Global Basketball Journey Whose Foundation is Rooted Firmly, Deeply in Family

Posted on August 09, 2026

When Jarrod West wrapped up his collegiate basketball career from Marshall University in 2021 and then a one-year stin...

From the Bench: The Smartest Player the Late Wayne Jamison Coached, Faced? He Laid it Out in 2015

Posted on August 02, 2026

Editor's Note I: This blog appeared 11 years ago on Connect-Bridgeport, and recently showed up on a football message board...

From the Bench: After More than Two Decades, Coach Critical to Bridgeport Football Success Steps Down

Posted on July 26, 2026

There are a lot of titles Bridgeport’s Bubby Swiger has gone by and continues to go by. He’s a dad, a husb...

From the Bench: From Baseball Baptism to the World Series, BHS Alum McDougal Talks WVU, Faith, Future

Posted on July 19, 2026

Bridgeport’s Ben McDougal has had a senior year at West Virginia University that provided memories and highlight...

From the Bench: New Young, but Veteran, Coach is Looking to Turn Program Back to State Title Contender

Posted on July 12, 2026

Shortly after the Harrison County Board of Education accepted the resignation of Bridgeport High School girls basketba...
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