WVU Tech Athletics

The WVU Tech Athletic Department has announced its Golden Bear Athletes of the Week for April 6–12, 2026. This week’s honors go to freshman Ralph Aaron Etaba Ateba (track & field / esports) and senior Cody Cooper (baseball) following standout performances in collegiate competition.

Ralph Aaron Etaba Ateba (New Market, Md.)
Etaba Ateba turned in a strong multi-sport week for the Golden Bears. At the Concord Open, he placed third in the 110-meter hurdles (15.52) and recorded personal-best times in both the 200 meters (23.36) and 400 meters (51.56). He also ran on WVU Tech’s fourth-place 4x100-meter relay team as the Golden Bears finished fourth overall.

In esports, Etaba Ateba contributed to WVU Tech’s 2-0 playoff win over the University of Idaho in ECAC Division B Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, opening the match with a four-stock performance in Game One to help secure the team’s spot in the semifinals.