Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
| Mingo Central Comprehensive High School | |
|---|---|
 Mingo Central High School-October 2011 Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow | |
| Address | |
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1000 King Coal Highway Delbarton, West Virginia, 25670 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°38′33″N 82°5′6″W / 37.64250°N 82.08500°WCoordinates: 37°38′33″N 82°5′6″W / 37.64250°N 82.08500°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| Established | 2012 |
| School district | Mingo County Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Robert Bobbera |
| Principal | Teresa Jones |
| Assistant principals |
Ted Kinder, Discipline Marcella Charles, Career Ed. , Curriculum Dev. |
| Staff | 92 |
| Grades | 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Age range | 14-18 |
| Enrollment | 752 (2011) |
| Average class size | 22 |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | Columbia blue & black |
| Athletics conference | WV Cardinal Conference |
| Sports | Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Softball, Soccer, Swim, Golf |
| Mascot | Miner |
| Team name | Mingo Central Miners |
| Rivals |
Belfry High School Tug Valley High School Scott High School Chapmanville High School |
| Feeder schools | Burch Middle School, Gilbert Middle School, Matewan Middle School, Williamson Middle School |
| Website |
mingocentralminers |
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School is a consolidated high school serving central and southern Mingo County, West Virginia. It is the consolidated result of high schools in Delbarton, Gilbert, Matewan and Williamson. It was designed by Williamson Shriver Architects, Inc. of Charleston, WV. After years of design, coordination, and construction, the school finally opened in August 2011.
MCHS is situated on 90 acres of land donated by Nicewonder Contracting Inc. and Alpha Natural Resources along the King Coal Highway in Newtown, West Virginia. The campus includes the main school complex and the upper athletic facilities which includes Harless Stadium, a 6,000 seat football stadium. The size of the building encompasses 172,535 square feet and includes a 2,200 seat gymnasium, a 400 seat auditorium with state of the art stage sets, a 480 seat commons area (cafeteria) that features flat-screen televisions, an 80 member band room, and auxiliary gym.[1]
Fight Song
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School's Fight Song is adapted from the University of Michigan's Fight Song, "Hail to the Victors".
Hail to the valiant Miners, Hail to our pride and honor, Hail! Hail! To Mingo Central, Home of the Blue and Black
Hail to the valiant Miners, Hail to our pride and honor, Hail! Hail! To Mingo Central, Greatest in the State.
Athletics
Notable Rivalries
In its first year of existence, Mingo Central developed several rivalries which include (from closest to furthest):
Belfry High School
Tug Valley High School
Scott High School
Chapmanville Regional High School
Baseball
- Region: 4
- Section: 4
- Home Field: Gilbert High School Baseball Field
- Main Rivals: Belfry Pirates, Tug Valley Panthers
- Head Coach: Jared Lester
- Record: 10-16 (2012)
- Sectional Championship Seasons: 0
- Regional Championship Seasons: 0
Boys Basketball
- Founded: 2011
- Region: 4
- Section: 2
- Home Court: Mingo Central High School Gymnasium seating capacity of 2200
- Main Rivals: Belfry Pirates, Tug Valley Panthers, Scott High School
- Head Coach: Garland "Rabbit" Thompson
- Assistant Coaches: Jack Stewart
- Record: 13-11 (2011-12)
- Sectional Championship Seasons: 1
- Regional Championship Seasons: 1
Boys Soccer
- Founded: 2011
- Region: 3
- Section: 2
- Home Field: Phil Sizemore Stadium
- Main Rivals: Belfry Pirates
- Head Coach: Jared Lester
- Record: 5-8-1 (2014)
Cheerleading
- Founded: 2011
- Region: 4
- Head Coach: Elizabeth Keatley
- Assistant Coach: Teresa Cline
- State / Regional Competitions: 2011 Region 4 Runner-Up, 2011 State Appearance, 2012 Region 4 Champions
Cross Country
- Founded: 2011
- Head Coach: Don Cantley
- State / Regional Competitions: None
Football
- Founded: 2011
- Class "AA"
- Conference: Cardinal Conference (2013-Present)
- Home field: James H. "Buck" Harless Stadium; seating capacity of 6000
- Athletic Director: Ted Kinder
- Main Rivals: Sissionville Indians, Wayne Pioneers,
- Head Coach: Danny "Yogi" Kinder
- Assistant Coaches: , Joey Fields, Jake Staton, Josh Sammons
- Record: 5-5 (2011), 5-6 (2012), 8,3 (2013), 10-2 (2014), 10-3 (2015)
- Playoff Appearance Seasons: 4 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- State Championship Seasons: 0
Girls Basketball
- Founded: 2011
- Region: 4
- Section: 2
- Home Court: Mingo Central High School Gymnasium seating capacity of 2200
- Main Rivals: Belfry Pirates, Scott Skyhawks
- Head Coach: Clay Campbell
- Assistant Coach: David Hanshaw
- Record: 11-13 (2011-12)
- Sectional Championship Seasons: 0
- Regional Championship Seasons: 0
- State Championship Appearances: 0
Girls Soccer
- Founded: 2011
- Region: 3
- Section: 2
- Home Field: Phil Sizemore Stadium
- Main Rivals: Belfry Pirates,
- Head Coach: Donna Smith
- Record:
Swim
- Founded: 2011
- Region: 4
- Home Pool: Larry Joe Harless Community Center
- Head Coach: Katrina Blankenship
Softball
- Founded: 2012
- Region: 4
- Section: 4
- Home Field:
- Main Rivals: Belfry Pirates, Tug Valley Panthers,
- Head Coach: Jan Cisco
- Record: 4-13 (2012)
- Sectional Championship Seasons: 0
- Regional Championship Seasons: 0
Track/Field
- Founded: 2012
- Conference: Class AA
- Home Track:
- Head Coach: Brad Webb
- State Championship Individual Appearances: Joe May (2012), Alex Lee (2013), Austin Banks (2013) Garrett Moore (2014)
Volleyball
- Founded: 2011
- Region: 4
- Section: 2
- Home Court: Mingo Central High School Gymnasium seating capacity of 2200
- Main Rivals: Belfry Pirates, Tug Valley Panthers
- Head Coach: Jan Cisco
- Record: 36-9 (2011), 18-23 (2012)
- Sectional Championship Seasons: 2011
- Regional Championship Seasons: 2011 (Appearance)
Wrestling
- Founded: 2011
- Home Facility: Mingo Central High School Commons Area seating capacity of 480
- Head Coach: Sandbox/Black Mamba
Record; Undefeated in Region Mascot; Mrs Brown/Doctors Supporters: Bob Hammnond Special Moves; The Physical, The Cowboy, The banana Split. Main Rival: Independence High School State Appearances: Corey Smith 2015, Justin Dotson 2015.