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From the Bench: State Champion Alum Wojciechowicz in Line for DII Title, Shot at NFL in Senior Season

The last time many may have checked in with Josh Wojciechowicz was back on Dec. 6, 2019. It was Wojciechowicz’s seni...

By Jeff Toquinto September 15, 2024 6:00 AM EST in Sports Blog

From the Bench: Attorney in WVSSAC Reclassification Court Case Gives Thoughts on It and Future Moves

Posted on September 08, 2024

For the most part, reclassification in high school sports in West Virginia appears to be settled. Before delving into...

From the Bench: BHS Football's Lindy Bennett Tribute Done in Honor of Late Principal's Lasting Impact

Posted on September 01, 2024

Long-time Bridgeport football Coach John Cole cannot remember the year. What he can remember is who he was with, what...

From the Bench: Lack of Common Sense Continues to Rule the Day for Prep Sports across West Virginia

Posted on August 25, 2024

High School football season is less than a week from kicking off, but there is already news as it relates to the 2024...

From the Bench: Bridgeport Football's Secret Weapon is Back Again for 2024 and it's Returning as a Trio

Posted on August 18, 2024

There are few things that provide relief from the grinding heat at an August football practice. For Bridgeport Coach T...

From the Bench: A 1955 BHS State Champion whose Impact Lasted Decades - Recalling "Hootie" Mick

Posted on August 11, 2024

Sometimes we assign the terms iconic and legendary too often and too easily. And sometimes, we only reserve those term...

From the Bench: Some Fresh Looks, New Additions in Store for Wayne Jamison Field for 2024-25 Season

Posted on August 04, 2024

Many years, when it comes to the summer months at Wayne Jamison Field, there is often a project taking place that is w...

From the Bench: BHS's Newest Varsity Coach to Bring Youthful Passion to Program Looking for Turnaround

Posted on July 28, 2024

The Bridgeport High School softball program is about to get a youthful injection on the coaching front. And the inject...

From the Bench: New Class Structure in High School Sports has Bridgeport High Back Where it Belongs

Posted on July 21, 2024

It is hot. August is just around the corner. And fall sports practices are roughly two weeks away from getting started...

From the Bench: West to Continue International Hoops after MVP Season as Competitive Itch Still Remains

Posted on July 14, 2024

It was after Jarrod West graduated with his master’s degree from the University of Louisville that he had a decision t...

From the Bench: BHS's New Assistant Football Coach Brings State Head Coaching Credentials to Staff

Posted on July 07, 2024

During a cool October evening at Wayne Jamison Field last football season, there was a spectator in attendance who had...

From the Bench: Rarity in Two Cases, but One Thing Will and One Thing Won't Happen for BHS Football

Posted on June 30, 2024

For the first time in the last couple of years, Bridgeport High School’s football team will not go into August p...

From the Bench: Time Jerry West Helped the Celtics Win a Title and a Bridgeport Businessman Led Way

Posted on June 23, 2024

In Robert "Bobby" Martino's 50-plus years on this earth, he can fondly remember so many big days. The graduation from...

From the Bench: BHS Sports Program Going Back to Future with Bridgeport Grad on Board as New Coach

Posted on June 16, 2024

When a particular sports program is not only a regular challenger for state championships, but already has a title to...

From the Bench: Project to Aid Student-Athletes Not in Public View with $65,000 Price Tag Finished at BHS

Posted on June 09, 2024

For those wondering what has taken place, or will take place, to improve the already high standard of Bridgeport High Scho...

From the Bench: With State Baseball Season Over, a Look Back at the Greatest Game I've Ever Witnessed

Posted on June 02, 2024

Editor's Note: This story is a repost of a 2014 blog I wrote that drew thousands of hits and hundreds of comments. Ten...

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