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Joe Brocato


Joe Brocato has covered sports at various levels in West Virginia for seventeen years.  As sports director at WDTV in Bridgeport, he coordinated coverage of WVU, Division 2 and high school sports throughout North Central West Virginia.  Joe also was a sports reporter/anchor in Laredo, Texas.

Born and raised in Rhode Island, Joe is a graduate of the University of Hartford where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications in December of 1999.

Joe is the afternoon sports anchor for MetroNews, providing updates in Charleston and Morgantown.

When not covering sports, you can find Joe making a mockery of the game of golf around the many scenic courses throughout the mountain state.



Recent Articles by Joe Brocato

St. Albans extends season, sectional tournament with 10-2 win over GW

The Red Dragons will host the Patriots in a winner-take-all game for a regional berth Friday night.

May 16, 2024 - 10:54 pm

2024 WVSSAC H.S. baseball regional matchups

Best-of-three regional series will set the field for the WVSSAC State Tournament.

May 16, 2024 - 9:40 pm

Keyser claims second state tournament berth in school history with 3-1 win at Weir

The Golden Tornado won back-to-back elimination games to secure their first regional title in 12 years.

May 15, 2024 - 11:22 pm

2024 WVSSAC State Softball Tournament schedule

Double-elimination play begins Wednesday, May 22 at Little Creek Park in South Charleston.

May 15, 2024 - 10:11 pm

WVU finishes tied for third in NCAA golf regional, qualifies for national tournament

The Mountaineers are one of 30 teams to qualify for the National Championships in Carlsbad, Calif., starting on May 24.

May 15, 2024 - 4:58 pm

WVU golf team closing in on NCAA National Tournament berth

The Mountaineers stand third out of 14 teams through two rounds of the Rancho Santa Fe Regional.

May 14, 2024 - 10:11 pm

Five-run frame leads University to first state tournament appearance since 1994

The Hawks scored five runs in the first inning to defeat Morgantown, 5-1 and clinch the Class AAA Region I title.

May 14, 2024 - 9:00 pm