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The Young Panthers Are Gaining Valuable Experience
The Lincoln County Boys Basketball Team is loaded with Freshmen and Sophomores in 2026. If's fair to say that they are going through growing pains, but at the same time are gaining valuable experience. There are times when a coach would dream of putting a young team on the court, but may feel an obligation to it's current Seniors. Coach Robert May doesn't have that problem this season, and he gets the rare ability to actually build for the future without worrying about tho
Chris Dorminey
Jan 16


The Elimination Of 3-Sport Athletes Is Hurting Lincoln County Athletic Programs & Its Ability To Compete..
When you think of the Banks Brothers, which include Alex Banks (C/O 2026) and Drew Banks (C/O 2025), you think of fierce competitors who are always competing and working year-around. Imagine if a coach had 10-15 of these type of athletes on their team? The difference would be incredible to say the least. The reason is they are 3-Sport Athletes, who are constantly competing, staying in-shape, and lifting weights. This provides a major advantage for a coach of any sport, an
Chris Dorminey
Jan 7


Lincoln County Releases 2026 Football Schedule | FULL ANALYSIS
A new year brings new hope for the Lincoln County Football Program. In 2025, The Panthers had a very tough schedule, but will that be the case in 2026? The football team eliminated schools like Nitro, Herbert Hoover, & Winfield, and they added Shady Spring, Point Pleasant, East Fairmont, and Buffalo. So, the schedule certainly looks more manageable next season. Below is a full breakdown of the 2026 Football Schedule, including records and rankings from last season. Week 1
Chris Dorminey
Jan 4


Lady Panthers Bring 3-Game Win Streak Into Tonight's Rematch vs. Sissonville
The Lincoln County Girls Basketball Team is dominating the competition in route to a 3-Game Winning Streak, which included wins over Scott, Point Pleasant, & Chapmanville. In addition, they won each of those games by at least 17 points. Newcomers Halli Byrd (Freshman) and Hallie Adkins (Sophomore) have been a key part of the turnaround this season. Byrd leads the team with 6.9 Rebounds Per Game and 1.3 Blocks Per Game, and she is second with 10.1 Points Per Game. Also, Ad
Chris Dorminey
Jan 2


Lincoln County's Keirstin Ross Signs With Catawba Valley
On Wednesday December 17th, standout softball player Keirstin Ross officially signed with Catawba Valley Community College. The Red Hawks, of Catawba Valley, compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association. During the signing, Ross was joined by friends, family, her trainer, and head high school softball coach Tommy Barrett. "The campus is really close together, and it's like a family atmosphere," said Keirstin Ross. "The coaches are really nice, but al
Chris Dorminey
Dec 18, 2025


Lincoln County Track & Field Releases It's 2026 Home Meet Schedule
Lincoln County Boys Track & Field enters the 2026 Season Undefeated on it's Home Track. In addition, the Girls Track Team won the final home meet in 2025, and it's first meet victory in many years. Needless to say, expectations are on the rise and so is the amount of athletes expected to compete in 2026. As.a result, the Track Team has scheduled 13 Home Meets this season, which include 8 Middle School Meets and 8 High School Meets individually. In addition, the track team
Chris Dorminey
Nov 12, 2025


Wendy Mosteller Will Provide Stability & Growth For Lincoln County Girls Basketball
The Lincoln County Girls Basketball Program will have its fourth Head Coach in as many years, as Wendy Mosteller prepares for her first season under the helm. Fortunately, Coach Mosteller was the assistant coach last season, so that should provide both familiarity and stability for the girls program. In fact, stability is just what the team needs, as it's fallen on hard times since being ranked 39th in the State in both 2020 and 2021. During that stretch, the team finished
Chris Dorminey
Nov 4, 2025


Elliot Austin Surges To 4th In The State Among Freshmen In Class AAA
Elliot Austin wasted no time making a name for himself among the elite runners in the State of West Virginia. At Regionals, he continued his historic year, as he qualified for the WV State Cross Country Championships and moved up to 4th among Freshmen in Class AAA (See Below). In addition, he finished with a new personal record of 18:08 to finish in the Top 10. Last season, Senior Ethan McNeely was one of the strongest distance runners in several years at Lincoln County
Chris Dorminey
Oct 27, 2025


David Stephens Scores 4 TD's vs. Saint Albans & A Look Ahead At The Final 3 Games
David Stephens was on a mission this past Friday Night, as he led the Lincoln County Panthers past Saint Albans by a score of 44-21. The Panthers were riding a six-game losing streak, but apparently Stephens had enough and decided to put on a show. By the end, Stephens would have 4 Touchdowns, including an impressive 30 yd run where he hurdled the defensive line. He displayed power at the line of scrimmage, but also speed in the open field. The Panthers started the seas
Chris Dorminey
Oct 21, 2025


Lincoln County Travels To Nitro For The 1st Round Of The WV State Soccer Tournament
The Lincoln County Girls Soccer Team will travel to Nitro High School this Tuesday, Oct. 21st, in order to compete in the 1st Round of the WV State Soccer Tournament. The first thing you need to know is that previous records no longer apply. In fact, every team in the state starts from scratch in this single elimination tournament. The Nitro Wildcats are led by Junior Goalkeeper Brooklyn Cawley, who averages over 4 saves per game and gives up just .718 goals per game. Co
Chris Dorminey
Oct 17, 2025


Kody Adkins Is Emerging As An Offensive Leader For Lincoln County Football
Sophomore Kody Adkins leads the Lincoln County Football team in rushing (31 ypg) and receiving (38 ypg) so far in 2025. He also competes...
Chris Dorminey
Sep 28, 2025


Lincoln County Girls Soccer Opened The Season With High Quality Opponents
Expectations for the Lincoln County Girls Soccer Season remains high despite being shutout in five of its first six games, as well as...
Chris Dorminey
Sep 16, 2025


Lincoln County's Neal Bragg Is One Of The Best 'STRIKERS' In The State
Neal Bragg @ Lincoln County High Lincoln County's Neal Bragg opened the 2025 Season with a rare 'Haul', which in soccer terms means 4...
Chris Dorminey
Sep 4, 2025


Isabella Dingess Lands On The 'All-Tournament Team' At The Poca Invitational
The Lincoln County Girls Volleyball Team won the Silver Division over the weekend at the Poca Invitational, and Isabella Dingess landed...
Chris Dorminey
Sep 2, 2025


Lincoln County Boys Soccer Wins 4-3 Over Scott; Michael Selesky Scores Game-Winner
After a tough loss at Sissonville on Tuesday Night, the Lincoln County Boys Soccer Team bounced back with a 4-3 Victory over the Scott...
Chris Dorminey
Aug 28, 2025


Lincoln County Girls & Boys Soccer Teams 'READY' For Home-Openers Tonight
The Lincoln County Boys & Girls Soccer Teams will play at home tonight for the first time this season. At this point, both programs have...
Chris Dorminey
Aug 21, 2025


Lincoln County Students & Fans Prepare To 'BLACKOUT' the Football Stadium On Sept. 12th
On Sept. 12th, The Football Team will host Ripley High School in its Home Opener. The matchup is quickly becoming a rivalry game,...
Chris Dorminey
Aug 15, 2025


Jillian Starcher Plays An Integral Role For The Lincoln County Girls Volleyball Team
Jillian Starcher (Sophomore Year) The Girls Volleyball Team is ready for a big year in 2025, and they will rely heavily on Junior...
Chris Dorminey
Aug 8, 2025


Over 150 Athletes 'POUR' Into Lincoln County Fall Sports
Fall Sports Season is underway, and The Lincoln County Panthers have seen a surge in athletic participation. Currently, over 150...
Chris Dorminey
Aug 7, 2025


Sophomore Megan Cummings Is Ready For A Breakout Year
After qualifying for States In Cross Country as a Freshman, Megan Cummings is ready for a breakout year in 2025. At the Regional Meet,...
Chris Dorminey
Aug 6, 2025
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