Gallery: Sholten Singer's top sports photos of 2012

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Wayne head coach Tom Harmon recieves a hug from Yosef Finton (57) as Wayne defeats Keyser in the high school Class AA State Championship on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Wayne defeated Keyser 35-0 to repeat as State Champs. Wayne defeated Keyser 35-0 to repeat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Wayne players celebrate a 35-0 victory over Keyser to repeat as the high school Class AA State Championships on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Alex Childers (16) dives back into second base safely as Huntington High's Jordan Turner attempts to tag him out during the Class AAA, Region IV, Section 4 Championship on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Spring Valley High School. Huntington defeated the Knights 6-5 to advance to the Regional Semi-final.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall senior guard Damier Pitts (3) floats in for a layup as Akron's Demetrius Treadwell (1) attempts to block him from behind during their game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2011, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's DeAndre Kane (24) flies in for a layup as Houston's Kirk Van Slyke (32) attempts to block him from behind during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Chesapeake's Brandon Noble (24) battles with Fairland's Nathan Campbell for a rebound as the two teams meet on Friday, Jan. 6, 2011, at Chesapeake High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch The Region 4 high school swimming meet take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in the Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium at Marshall University.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch The Region 4 high school swimming meet take place on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, in the Frederick A. Fitch Natatorium at Marshall University.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Shaquille Johnson (23) goes in for a lay up as Houston's Joseph Young contests his shot from behind during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall takes on Houston during a Conference USA basketball game at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Marshall defeated Houston 66-58.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Jordan Allen wrestles Austin Patterson of Fairmont as the West Virginia High School Wrestling Championships continue on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch West Virginia High School Wrestling Championships continue on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Logan Grass, left, wrestles Parkersburg South's Lance Hill for the 106 lb championship during the West Virginia High School Wrestling Championships on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Parkersburg South's David Jeffrey celebrates with his coach after defeating Wheeling Park's Dylan Taylor for the 126 lb championship during the West Virginia High School Wrestling Championships on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Tom Herrion reacts to a call as the Herd takes on Southern Miss during the C-USA basketball game on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington. Marshall won 79-75.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Hammer of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters spins a basketball on the finger of 6-year-old Maggie White at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters make a visit to the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Tolsia's Jacob Copley (2) drives to the basket against Bluefield's Michael Yost (23) during the Class AA boys state tournament semifinals on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Fans cheer on Tolsia as they take on Bluefield in the Class AA boys state tournament semifinals on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Tolsia's Austin Brewer (10) grabs a rebound over Bluefield's Harley Trimble (21) during the Class AA boys state tournament semifinals on Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Spring Valley's Sammy Brody (4) sprints towards third base as the Timberwolves take on St. Albans on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Spring Valley High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Jacob Burcham leads the pack during the Boys 1600m race at the Carlos Akers Memorial Track and Field Meet on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School. Burcham won the race and set a new track record of 4:11.5.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High junior Loy McGuire clears the beam during the pole-vault event at the Carlos Akers Memorial Track and Field Meet on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland Sophomore Makenzi Niebergall runs in the girls 100m high hurtles during the Carlos Akers Memorial Track and Field Meet on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Seth Kinker rockets a pitch towards home plate as the Knights take on Winfield on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch James Morton, top, battles Matthew Egner during Spartan Fighting Championships 13 on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Ronnie Ortiz-Magro of MTV's hit show "Jersey Shore" is introduced during Spartan Fighting Championships 13 on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch James Morton makes his entrance for his fight against Matthew Egner during Spartan Fighting Championships 13 on Friday, April 6, 2012, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High softball takes on Wayne on Monday, April 9, 2012, at Huntington High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Andi Williamson rockets a pitch over home plate as The Herd takes on Tulsa on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Alanna Telles throws back to first base as The Herd take on Tulsa on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Dot Hicks Field in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Wayne's Jessie Rowe spins through her wind-up as she pitches against Ashland on Monday, April 16, 2012, at Wayne High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Dusty Kincaid, center, sets with friends and watches as the Dusty Kincaid Classic benefit celebrity-media basketball game takes place on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Huntington High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch A Cabell Midland player attempts to beat the throw as George Washington's Joe Wong fields the throw during their game on Monday, April 23, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Adam Jeffrey rockets a pitch towards home plate as the Knights take on George Washington on Monday, April 23, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Leighanna Abbott throws back across field as Highlander players warm up between innings against Fairland on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Fairland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Fairland softball takes on Huntington High on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Fairland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Runners blast off the starting line of The Herald-Dispatch West Virginia 5K Championship on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Susie Ferguson, from left, Biz Markey, and Patty Jennings celebrate as they finish The Herald-Dispatch West Virginia 5K Championship on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Kevin Castille follows behind the pace car as he comes down the final stretch of The Herald-Dispatch West Virginia 5K Championship on Saturday, June 23, 2012, in downtown Huntington. Castile won with a time of 14:32.9.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Ceredo-Kenova players hit Coach Craig Brumfield with a victory bath after defeating Barboursville in the West Virginia District 1 Little League Baseball 9-10 all-starts tournament championship game on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Ceredo-Kenova's Tyrus Baumgardner lunges to make a catch as the Wonders take on Barboursville in the West Virginia District 1 Little League Baseball 9-10 all-starts tournament championship game on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Tiger Woods and Greenbrier owner Jim Justice read the green before their next shot during The Greenbrier Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, on the Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Phil Mickelson tees off during The Greenbrier Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, on the Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Galleries gather to watch Tiger Woods tee off of the 18th hole during The Greenbrier Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, on the Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch The Greenbrier Classic Pro-Am is held on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, on the Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Bill Haas hits a shot out of the bunker during the first round of the Greenbrier Classic on Thursday, July 5, 2012, on the Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Webb Simpson smacks a tee shot during he first round of the Greenbrier Classic on Thursday, July 5, 2012, on the Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Tiger Woods hits a shot during the first round of the Greenbrier Classic on Thursday, July 5, 2012, on the Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Children race out from the swimming portion of the 10-14 age group for the 9th Annual Kids' Try-A-Triathlon on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at Beech Fork Lake in Lavalette.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Nine-year-old Natalie Wood exits the transition area to head out on the running portion of the 9th Annual Kids' Try-A-Triathlon for the 4-9 age group on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at Beech Fork Lake in Lavalette.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Ten-year-old Nick Chambers races in the 10-14 age group of the 9th Annual Kids' Try-A-Triathlon on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, at Beech Fork Lake in Lavalette.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Competitors splash into the Ohio River for the swimming portion of the 10th annual St. Mary's Medical Center Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Female overall winner Jill Goodwin heads out for the cycling portion of the 10th annual St. Mary's Medical Center Triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch The 10th annual St. Mary's Medical Center Triathlon is held on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch The 10th annual St. Mary's Medical Center Triathlon is held on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Terry Rinker speeds by during qualifying heats for the Huntington Classic outboard tunnel boat races on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at Harris Riverfront Park in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Kelsie Burns (10) puts a shot on goal past Winfield's Kaylee Cross (8) during their game on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Huntington High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Kelsie Burns (10) evades the tackle of a Winfield defender during their match on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at Huntington High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High keeper Hunter Smith stops a shot on goal during pregame warm-ups as the Highlanders take on Cabell Midland on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Dante Hendricks (3) dodges Spring Valley defenders as he rushes up field during their game on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Spring Valley High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Nick Tubbs stretches a run to the sideline as the Highlanders take on Spring Valley on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Spring Valley High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High quarterback Mark Shaver screams out cadences as the Highlanders take on Spring Valley on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at Spring Valley High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Children cheer on the Herd as Marshall volleyball takes on Morehead State on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall junior Dorothy Rahal reacts to a point as the Herd take on Morehead State on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall volleyball takes on Morehead State on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Ironton takes on Gallia Academy during the high school football game on Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at Tanks Memorial Stadium in Ironton.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Dayton's Brenten Blakeman chips out of a bunker at the 18th hole during the 43rd Marshall Invitational golf tournament on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Guyan Golf and Country Club in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall football coach Doc Holliday cracks a smile during his weekly press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Kasey Thomas (7) stiff arms a South Charleston player as he bounces his carry to the outside during the high school football game on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland players run out onto the field as they play South Charleston on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland takes on South Charleston during the high school football game on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Kasey Thomas (7) attempts to get past South Charleston defenders during the high school football game on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Charleston Catholic's Sam Revercomb (7) headers a corner kick into the back of the net against Huntington St. Joe during the boys championship match of the 17th Bishop's Cup on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at the Huntington YMCA Kennedy Center.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Fairland takes on Columbus Bishop Hartley during the high school football game on Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, at Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium in Proctorville.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Andi Williamson launches a pitch towards home plate as Herd softball takes on the National Pro Fastpitch all-stars on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall softball takes on the National Pro Fastpitch all-stars on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Kasey Thomas (7) puts a hit on Woodrow Wilson's Chase Hancock (15) as he attempts to tackle Thomas during the high school football game on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Chesapeake's Nate Jones (21) rushes up field as Fairland's Darren Bishop (12) and Dylan Murphy (4) attempt to bring him down during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium in Proctorville.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Fairland's Nathan Campbell looks for running room to the outside as the Dragons take on Chesapeake during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium in Proctorville.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Chesapeake players burst through a banner held by Panther cheerleaders as they run onto the field to play Fairland during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium in Proctorville.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Chesapeake students cheer on the Panthers as they take on Fairland during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium in Proctorville.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Fairland takes on Chesapeake during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium in Proctorville.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Runners sprint off the starting line of the Marshall University Alum Run 5K distance run on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in downtown Huntington.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell County Middle School Cross Country Championships are held on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Fairland takes on Coal Grove during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Jim Mayo Memorial Stadium in Proctorville.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington players embrace after a victory over Milton in the Cabell County Middle School Volleyball Tournament championship match on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Milton Middle School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Paden Christian, left, evades the tackle of Riverside's Trevor Rumbertg during the high school football game on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Bob Sang Stadium in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland's Jacob Burcham is congratulated as he wins the class AAA boys High School Cross Country State Championships on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va. Burcham set a new state record with an official time of 14:58:04.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Competitors race in the class AAA boys race during the High School Cross Country State Championships meet on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch A teammate lifts Cabell Midland�s Lowell Farley up after he scores a touchdown against Hurricane during the high school football game on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland's Stephen Matthews intercepts a pass intended for Hurricane's Steven Handley during the high school football game on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Marshall's Harold "Gator" Hoskins (26) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Eric Frohnapfel (83) as the Herd takes on Memphis during the C-USA game on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Marshall quarterback Rakeem Cato drops back to pass as the Herd takes on Memphis during the C-USA game on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Marshall running back Kevin Grooms rushes up field as the Herd takes on Memphis in a C-USA game on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Memphis wide-out Keiwone Malone (7) tries to reel in a catch but Marshall defensive back Derrick Thomas (2) is there to break it up during the C-USA game on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Players have a little fun as Spring Valley's defending state champion volleyball team prepares for this weekends state tournament on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Spring Valley High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland's Gage Could celebrates a sack as the Knights take on Oak Hill in the first round of the Class AAA football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland students cheer on the Knights as they take on Oak Hill in the first round of the Class AAA football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Huntington High's Donte Hendricks (3) breaks away from Elkins' Clayton Collett during their game in the first round of the Class AAA football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Huntington High School.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Steve Diamond lifts up two players as Ceredo-Kenova defeats Chesapeake in the C Team Tri-State Youth Football League Turf Bowl Championship on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Ceredo-Kenova's Grayson Malashevich stiff-arms a South Point defender during the B Team Tri-State Youth Football League Turf Bowl Championship on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Ceredo-Kenova fans and family members celebrate as C-K defeats Chesapeake in the C Team Tri-State Youth Football League Turf Bowl Championship on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland�s Lowell Farley (32) pushes forward for a first down as the Knights take on rival Spring Valley in the Class AAA quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Spring Valley�s Elijah Wellman (28) pushes his way into the endzone as the Timberwolves take on rival Cabell Midland in the Class AAA quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland takes on rival Spring Valley in the Class AAA quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Huntington High's Mark Shaver looks to throw a pass to a receiver downfield as the Highlanders take on Morgantown in the Class AAA quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Bob Sang Field in Huntington, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland's Kasey Thomas (7) attempts to break free from Morgantown's Shane Commodore (20) as he rushes up field during the Class AAA football semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland head coach Luke Salmons looks to the side line after a false start call on the Knights as they take on Morgantown during the Class AAA football semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland takes on Morgantown during the Class AAA football semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Cabell Midland High School in Ona, W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Wayne's Nathan Spurlock gets his teammates hyped prior to their game against Keyser in the high school Class AA State Championship on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Wayne head coach Tom Harmon and quarterback Grant Ferguson watch an extra-point attempt go through the up rights after a touchdown against Keyser in the high school Class AA State Championship on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Wayne takes on Keyser in the high school Class AA State Championship on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Wayne defeated Keyser 35-0 to repeat as State Champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Wayne takes on Keyser in the high school Class AA State Championship on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Wayne defeated Keyser 35-0 to repeat as State Champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Wayne takes on Keyser in the high school Class AA State Championship on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Wayne defeated Keyser 35-0 to repeat as State Champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland's David Gaydosz (2) cuts up field through the Martinsburg defense in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Martinsburg's Justin Clinton (3) attempts to break away from Cabell Midland's David Gaydosz (2)in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland fans cheer on the Knights as they take on Martinsburg in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland's David Gaydosz pushes forward for extra yards as the Knights take on Martinsburg in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland's Stephen Matthews (3) breaks up a pass intended for Martinsburg's Jordan Robinson in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland takes on Martinsburg in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland's Kasey Thomas reacts to the Knights loss to Martinsburg in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland takes on Martinsburg in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland takes on Martinsburg in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland takes on Martinsburg in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ Herald Dispatch Cabell Midland takes on Martinsburg in the high school Class AAA State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Wheeling Island Stadium in Wheeling W.Va. Martinsburg defeated Cabell Midland 38-14 to three-peat as state champs.

Sholten Singer/ The Herald Dispatch South Point's Haley Rawlins (14) goes up for a shot between Ashland's Cayce Layne (21) and Kaitlin Hammond (12) during the girls basketball game on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at South Point High School.

Sholten Singer/Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Shay Weaver (10) attempts to pivot past West Virginia's Averee Fields (5) as the two teams meet in the Chesapeake Capital Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Suporia Dickens (35) battles for position on a rebound against West Virginia's Averee Fields (5) in the Chesapeake Capital Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/Herald-Dispatch West Virginia's Taylor Palmer carries off the Chesapeake Capital Classic trophy after defeating Marshall on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Fairland's Nathan Campbell (15) battles Huntington St. Joe's Micheal Mayes (14) for position on a rebound during the first half of the boys basketball game on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at Fairland High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Nile Dailey soars in for a dunk as the Knights take on Spring Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at Spring Valley High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Eddie Covington and 5-year-old son E.J. Covington have their picture taken with University of North Carolina men's basketball coach Roy Williams prior to Huntington Prep Academy's game against the University of Charleston JV on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at Spring Valley High School.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Chris Martin (0) brings the ball up court as Cincinnati's (15) Jermaine Sanders (15) and Cashmere Wright (1) rush in to defend during the NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall head coach Tom Herrion talks with his players during a time-out of the Herd's game against No. 11-ranked Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Marshall's Robert Golf battles Cincinnati's Titus Rubles for position as they go for a rebound off of a missed free throw during the NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at the Charleston Civic Center.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Herd cheerleaders pump up the crowd as the Marshall Big Green Coaches Tour makes a stop at Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep on Monday, May 7, 2012, in Ashland.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Cabell Midland's Alex Childers (16) rounds third base as the Knights take on Huntington High during the Class AAA, Region IV, Section 4 Championship on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Spring Valley High School. Huntington defeated the Knights 6-5 to advance to the Regional Semi-final.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Huntington High's Jordan Turner tags out Cabell Midland's Trent Porter as he attempts to slide into second base during the Class AAA, Region IV, Section 4 Championship on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Spring Valley High School. Huntington defeated the Knights 6-5 to advance to the Regional Semi-final.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch The West Virginia High School Track and Field Championships are held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Laidley Field in Charleston.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Rebekah Lafata of Morgantown participates in the long jump during the West Virginia High School Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Laidley Field in Charleston.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch The West Virginia High School Track and Field Championships are held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Laidley Field in Charleston.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Runners exit the Woodland Cemetery for the final stretch of the 11th Annual St. Mary's Medical Center Veterans Memorial Day 5K on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Ironton.

Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch Races sprint through smoke from cannon fire that signaled the start of the 11th Annual St. Mary's Medical Center Veterans Memorial Day 5K on Monday, May 28, 2012, in Ironton.

Sholten Singer /The Herald Dispatch Chad Pennington's 1st and 10 Foundation Celebrity Bowl is held on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Strike Zone Bowling Center in Huntington.