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By: Ryan Colaw

PHS Softball

Petersburg and Moorefield met for the fifth time this season Friday — the latest installment for the region championship.

Moorefi eld was able to force a winner-take-all Class A, Region II, Section 1 title bout by defeating Petersburg on Thursday 3-1, but the Vikings responded with a 3-2 victory the following day to capture a ninth consecutive section championship.

Petersburg right-hander Samantha Colaw went the distance and earned the victory allowing two runs (one earned) on seven hits while striking out fi ve. Colaw (15-5) has pitched in three straight section title games.

“It means a lot to me to get the chance to pitch in these games,” she said. “I have been blessed with great teammates, athletes and coaches to have my back when stepping onto the field.”'

Petersburg (23-8) advances to the Region II championship game, where it’ll play a best-of-three series with Doddridge County with a spot in the Class A state tournament on the line.

Longtime head coach Bubba Hedrick recently won his 400th game when the Vikings toppled top-seeded Pendleton County, 6-2, on May 5. His 401st victory Friday proved to be even more difficult.

“Hard, hard game,” said Hedrick, who has a 401-156 record at the helm. “You got two great nights of softball against Moorefield. Kudos to them. We just got enough hitting.

“A key home run by Shyane Tawney got us going and loosened us up a little bit. Sammy worked out of some jams and that was big for us.”

Moorefield (18-10) pushed Petersburg to the winner-take-all matchup after Amber Williams carried the Yellow Jackets by allowing an unearned run on three hits while striking out nine Vikings to help secure the 3-1 victory.

Petersburg Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Pizza, Prayer and Praise night on Sunday, March 9, from 4:30-6 p.m. Please join us in a time of food, singing, devotions, crafts and sharing in the church fellowship Hall, 20 N. Main St. in Petersburg. Call the church at 304-257-4255 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you will be attending. Free and open to everyone.

The Potomac Highlands Beekeepers Association (PHBA) will meet Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. upstairs at the Romney Fire Department, 175 S. High Street in downtown Romney. All meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in learning about beekeeping, are a beginner or are an experienced beekeeper, this is a forum where you will be able to learn and exchange beekeeping information. In person or through Zoom. Contact the PHBA Secretary/Treasurer for a Zoom link to the meeting.

Civil Air Patrol Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron is recruiting cadets (ages 12-18) and adults to become members. The squadron building is at the Grant County Airport, Johnson Run Road, Petersburg. Meetings are Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Contact Lt. John Banks at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Grant County Adult Education enrolls students for their High School Equivalency and does TABE testing for the DHHR every Friday from 8:30 am-12 noon. Call 304- 257-1277 to schedule or request information.

Grant County Board of Education meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the board office on Jefferson Avenue.

Grant County Board of Health will meet Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Grant County Health Department, Petersburg.

Grant County Commission meets every month on the second Tuesday at 9 a.m. and the fourth Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the lower level conference room. For the agenda check grantcountywv.org

Grant County Historical Society board of directors meetings will be posted on the Society’s Facebook page. Members are welcome to attend.

GRCC Helping Hands will meet February 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Grant Rehabilitation and Care Center main dining room, 127 Early Ave., Petersburg.

Grant County Family Support Center events Spanish classes, Wacky Wednesdays and tax prep held (by appointment). All activities are free at their facility on 101 Alt Ave., Petersburg.

New Beginnings Community Outreach, Thursday, 6-9 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Virginia Ave.

Patterson Creek Ruritan Club meets the second Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. at Forman Community Center in Lahmansville.

Petersburg City Council meets the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Mt. View St.

Potomac Highlands Cancer Support Group for cancer patients and caregivers, meets the first Monday of every month, 5 p.m. at Living Hope Baptist Church, 1011 North Fork Highway. Refreshments.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Living Hope Baptist Church, North Fork Highway, Petersburg, (just after the post office on left). Call Wendy DeiCas at 304-257-2349 for more information.

To post meetings or make changes, call 304-257-1844 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.