Morgantown
Daily News
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Morgantown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parents’ Place hosted its annual silent auction today at its local venue. The event featured donations from area businesses and fun activities like a Cub Scouts playdate and visits from Rapunzel and Mirabel, with proceeds supporting about 50 local families. WDTV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas Tech beat WVU 4-1 Saturday at Rip Griffin Park in Lubbock, tying the three-game series with a 2 p.m. clincher set for Sunday (Texas Tech reliever Logan Bevis earned the win). The Dominion Post
- ➤ Junior Maxx Abruzzino returned to Lincoln baseball after overcoming stage three testicular cancer, surgeries and chemotherapy — knocking in a go-ahead RBI that led his team to a 7-6 win on Thursday. His comeback boosted family and teammates in a heartfelt game. WDTV
- ➤ Nate Gabriel, a 19-year-old defensive lineman at WVU, is mentoring nearly 50 freshmen joining the team this fall in Morgantown. He uses his experience as a true freshman—playing 128 defensive snaps—to guide the new players as they adjust to college football. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Javan Buchanan, a transfer from Boise State, has committed to join West Virginia's basketball team for the upcoming season in Morgantown; local fans are excited to see him boost the lineup. WDTV
- ➤ Morgantown beat Urbana 5-3 at Kendrick Family Ballpark on April 11 in the Mon County Mohigan Classic, with Barton pitching a key game that propelled the win. MetroNews
- ➤ Morgantown High lost its first game on Friday when George Washington beat the Mohigans 4-3 at Kendrick Family Ballpark. The teams will return for action Saturday, with the Mohigans facing Urbana at Kendrick and later playing Ripley at The Dale at 5:30 p.m. The Dominion Post
- ➤ On Friday, Trinity Christian earned a 4-0 shutout over Clay-Battelle at Dale Miller Field at Mylan Park during the Mon County Mohigan Baseball Classic, with Sam Fulk striking out 13 as coach Hopkins praised the team's effort. The Dominion Post
- ➤ Local high school baseball teams will compete on Saturday at various fields while WVU basketball introduced its first transfer player this week on campus. The transfer comes as the team looks to bolster its roster for upcoming games. WDTV
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IDeA State Cancer Trainee Research Conference
April 13-15 — Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place — Registration required — A unique symposium focusing on advancing cancer research through trainee collaboration.
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Ducks Unlimited: WVU Sportsman's Night Out
— Morgantown Elks Lodge #411 — Registration details to be announced — Enjoy a social evening focused on outdoor sports and conservation.
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Do The Crawl de Mayo Pub Crawl
4:30–9:00 p.m. — Almost Heaven Bar & Grill — Tickets required — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with lively vibes, festive drinks, and fun contests in downtown Morgantown.
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Christian Music Concert in Morgantown
7-11 p.m. — Metropolitan Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting performances at this exciting Christian music concert.
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