Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

Joined: Feb 3, 2024

Joseph Smith is the Site Expert at HailWV, covering all news regarding the West Virginia Mountaineers. Joseph has written for a variety of publications, including West Virginia MetroNews, The Dominion Post, and The Times West Virginian. He also currently serves as a trending sports writer at Athlon and also works as a sports reporter with Reddit’s r/CFB Press.

Mar 5, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left feilder JJ Wetherholt (87) rounds second base against the Houston Astros during the second inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

WVU Baseball Alum Turning Heads With Impressive Minor League Performance

Mar 15, 2025; Virginia Beach, VA, USA; Ceili McCabe of West Virginia wins the women's 3,000m in 9:01.12 during the NCAA Indoor Championships at Virginia Beach Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

West Virginia Mountaineers Cross Country, Track and Field Finishes Season Ranked In Top 10

WVU Track and Field Freshman Joy Naukot Earns Prestigious Honor

WVU Baseball Finishes Ranked In Consecutive Seasons For First Time In Over 60 Years

West Virginia Head Coach Steve Sabins visits the mound as The LSU Tigers take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in game 1 of the 2025 NCAA Div 1 Super Regional Baseball Championship at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, June 7, 2025.

WVU Baseball Coach Steve Sabins Earns Coach of the Year Honors

Sep 7, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers running back CJ Donaldson Jr. (4) runs the ball and stiff arms Albany Great Danes defensive back Daiyaan Hawkins (4) during the fourth quarter at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

5 Toughest Transfer Portal Losses for WVU Football Entering 2025 Season

Game Promotions Announced For WVU Football's 2025 Home Schedule

Sep 9, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia University Athletic Director Wren Baker talks to a West Virginia State Trooper during the third quarter against the Duquesne Dukes at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

West Virginia Mountaineers Earn Best Director's Cup Finish In Over A Decade

Mar 7, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jordan Harrison (10) celebrates after defeating the Kansas State Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images

WVU Women's Basketball Learns 2025 Holiday Tournament Destination, Opponents

Division 2 All-American Pitcher Makes WVU Baseball Commitment Official

Hawaii Pitcher Commits to the West Virginia Mountaineers in Transfer Portal

WVU Baseball Adds Top-Ranked Division 3 Transfer To Roster

The LSU Tigers take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in game 1 of the 2025 NCAA Div 1 Super Regional Baseball Championship at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, June 7, 2025.

WVU Baseball Adds Commitment From SEC Pitcher Out Of Transfer Portal

WVU Baseball Adds Top-Ranked Sun Belt Batter in Transfer Portal

WVU Football 4-Star EDGE Prospect Displays Athleticism at 7-on-7 Tournament

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard JJ Quinerly (11) brings the ball up court against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

WVU Alum JJ Quinerly Has Best WNBA Performance Yet In Dallas Wings' Win