HHHS Softball
Maysen Fletcher
Ahziah Smith & Maddox White
TRACKING THE SUCCESS The Hoover Track & Field team celebrated an outstanding performance at the WV Class AAA State Championship, bringing home five individual state titles. Congratulations to Maysen Riley Johnson
HHHS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL WRAP UP
Fletcher, who captured championships in the 3200-meter run (10:17.13), 1600-meter run (4:50.39), and 800-meter run (2:12.69), successfully repeating as champion in all three events
The HHHS baseball and softball programs wrapped up another
for a second consecutive year.
exciting and successful season in 2026, showcasing talent,
Additional congratulations go to Ahaziah Smith, who claimed
determination, and sportsmanship throughout the year.
the state title in the high jump with a mark of 5-04, and
The Huskies baseball team finished with an impressive 22–
Maddox White, who earned the boys high jump championship
11 record. Their postseason began with a regional-opening
with a jump of 6-02. Their achievements highlight another
victory over the Princeton Tigers 1-0, highlighted by a no-hitter
remarkable season for Hoover Track & Field and showcase the
from pitcher Riley Johnson. Although their playoff run ended
dedication and talent of these outstanding student-athletes.
against the defending state champion Ripley Vikings, the team
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celebrated a strong season and honored seniors Jacob White, Cam Samples, and Sam Kee for their contributions to the program. Under the leadership of Coach Missy Smith, the HHHS softball team continued its tradition of excellence. The Lady Huskies earned the title of Class AAA Region 3 Co-Champions and advanced to the WV State Softball Tournament at Little Creek Park for the ninth consecutive year. They opened tournament play with an impressive 8–0, six-inning victory over Pikeview before falling to Winfield and John Marshall, ultimately finishing third in the state. Congratulations to Ayva Veltri HHHS Tennis
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and Kyleigh Elmore on being named to the Class AAA All-
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Tournament Team.
ON THE COURT
The Lady Huskies also recognized three outstanding seniors—
Congrats to the Herbert Hoover Boys and Girls Tennis Teams as
Ayva Veltri, Kenzi Drennen, and Peyton Cunningham—
they both qualified for the WV State Tennis Tournament. Also
whose dedication and leadership helped shape the program's
congrats to Julie Byrd for qualifying in the individual seeding
continued success. Photos by Essay Media
tournament! Photo by Tim Takes Photography