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Posted on: October 6, 2025[ARCHIVED] Weir High Recognizes Special Olympics Hancock County WV “Pride”
On Friday, October 3, Weir High School recognized the Special Olympics Hancock County WV “Pride” athletes and coaches during their home football game. City of Weirton
officials were invited to help honor the athletes for their achievements in various sports and skills competitions.
Achievements recognized at the game included:
Zane Albaugh and Jason Emmetrich each winning silver medals at the 2024 skills competition.
Trevor Hruschak winning a bronze medal at the 2024 skills competition.
The Flag Football team competing in Division 1 in Parkersburg South, finishing the day with a 2-1 record and a silver medal.
The Cheerleaders earning a bronze medal in the sideline routine and a silver medal in the dance routine at the 2025 Cheering Competition in Morgantown, WV.
Upcoming events for the Special Olympics Hancock County WV “Pride” athletes include:
A football competition in Parkersburg South on November 1.
Cheerleaders performing at Christmas on Main on November 22.
Cheerleaders competing in Morgantown, WV in March 2026.
The City of Weirton expresses its gratitude to Weir High for including us in recognizing the following Special Olympics Hancock County WV “Pride” athletes and coaches:
Football Athletes
Matty Filippelli
Sidney Beatty
James Hicks
Sam Huggins
DJ Wishon
Joey Dawgiello
Daisy Emmerich
Jason Emmerich
Colton Witschey
Trevor Hruschak
Zane Albaugh
Dylan Farmer
Cheerleaders
Alexis Dawgiello
Alecia Moseley
Brenda Miller
Kay Ferrari
Lesly Schwertfeger
Hailee Tibbs
Coaches
James Hicks, Football Coach
Russell Kobaly, Football Coach
Shalynn Whear, Cheer Coach
Trisha Pratt, Cheer Coach
Randy Albaugh, Director/Coach
Tracey Albaugh, Director/Coach
