Former UGA defensive player JaCorey Thomas makes a play against UT Martin in a game. Photo courtesy of Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution
JaCorey Thomas gives WVU another veteran option in the secondary
September 08, 2026
West Virginia is adding some experience to its secondary. Former Georgia safety JaCorey Thomas arrived in Morgantown Monday after committing to the Mountaineers, giving West Virginia another experienced option as it aims to improve its defense. Thomas, a former four-star recruit, spent the past four seasons at Georgia and brings plenty of experience from one of the top programs in the country....
Another week of MiLB action is complete, and multiple former WVU Baseball players are still playing strong as the Single-A and High-A seasons near their playoffs. Although the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes season has ended after failing to make the California League playoffs, pitcher Derek Clark will get at least one more week of play after being called up to the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas. Ian Korn, who made his MiLB debut this past week, had a solid week with the San Jose Giants, picking up his first win as a pro.
West Virginia (2-1-1) took the field Monday with more than just a win on its mind. The Mountaineers wore black bands around their forearms in tribute to head coach Dan Stratford’s father, who passed away Sunday. Stratford’s father played an important role in his life and soccer career, both as a player and a coach. Stratford addressed the team before the match, and his players responded with a comeback victory over George Mason (1-2-1).
