WVU Tech Athletics

The WVU Tech Athletic Department has announced its Golden Bear Athletes of the Week for March 16–22, 2026. This week’s honors go to sophomore Joshua Tibbits (baseball) and senior Hailea Skeens (softball) following standout performances in conference play.

Hailea Skeens (Peytona, W.Va.)
Skeens led WVU Tech offensively during a four-game conference stretch, batting .455 (5-for-11) with a team-high three runs scored. The senior shortstop added a double, drove in two runs and posted a .500 on-base percentage and .545 slugging percentage for the week. In a challenging stretch for the Golden Bears, Skeens consistently reached base and provided a steady offensive spark across the lineup.