Derrick Rovira signs Letter of Intent with West Liberty State College

Derrick Rovira of Weir High School, Weirton, WV signed his letter of intent with West Liberty State College of West Virginia. He recorded in his senior year with the Red Riders, 124 tackles {individual leader on team), 12 QB Sacks, 24 Stops for Loss, 6 forced fumbles, 1 safety on defense; and with 801 yards rushing (second lead on the team) with 11 TD's. He received West Virginia AA First Team for Defense, a Big 22 candidancy, and the Dapper Dan Athletic Achievement award. In speaking with West Liberty's head coach Roger Waialae today, he said that he is very excited to have Derrick on board with the HillToppers. As well, you can't imagine how all of us are feeling right now. We are all very proud of Derrick's accomplishments and absolutely cannot wait for the football season to start again!!! And you know what the best part of all this is, their colors are black and gold!!!! Whoa hoooooo!!!

West Liberty State College participates in the NCAA Division II Football league and the WVIAC Athletic Conference.

42nd annual Upper Ohio Valley Dapper Dan Club’s Charity Awards Banquet.

Derrick Rovira Again.....one of the 13 honorees to receive the Dapper Dan Special Achievement award on February 14th.

The Weir Red Rider defensive lineman earned his second W. Va. Class AA all-state honor this season. The three-year starter has led the team in tackles every year and also played fullback and tight end on offense.

That's my boy!!! Full article can be viewed HERE.

Super Six Football Championships!!!

22 days, 4 hours, 14 minutes, 5 secs left until kickoff of the 2008 Super Six Football Championships!!!

See you on the Island!!....Gridiron Supremacy is final HERE!!!

Super Six Football Championships

"After a two-year hiatus, the Weir High football team returns to the West Virginia Class AA playoffs with a 7:30 p.m. game Friday night against Independence at Jimmy Carey Stadium.

The Red Riders are 8-2 and enter the postseason as the No. 4 team. Independence is No. 13.

The last time Weir made it into the playoffs, it emerged as the state champion in 2005. The Red Riders went 5-15 the following two seasons." - Mike Mathison, sports editor - Herald Star

Good luck, good luck, good luck!!!!!

Rain or Shine....the game must go on

Photos coming soon from the Weir High vs Tyler Consolidated football game in Weirton, WV. Its was warm, but rainy....a few garbage bags taped to the equipment, a towel, and poncho...I was set!!! Weir High's season ended with a 8-2 record...defying all predictions from the season previews. These guys found their talents. The coaches utilized these talents to orchestrate some of the best ball that these boys ever played. They played with determination, strength and heart molding into a single playing unit of a team geared toward another State Championship birth. Playoffs are here....it is now or never....

Finished up to half time...but if you are really anxious to view, click HERE...'til tomorrow...good night!