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These are the 2025-26 WVU Mountaineer Mascot finalists

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Four finalists will compete in a cheer-off this month to see who will become the 71st West Virginia University Mountaineer. The following students have been chosen by a selection committee based on their applications. They will all don the buckskins and coonskin caps during the WVU men's basketball game against TCU on Feb. 25, and the winner will be announced during the on March 8. Justin Waybright, from Parkersburg, i…

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Beckley Register-Herald

Fayetteville native among finalists to compete in WVU Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event

A West Virginia University student from Fayetteville is among four university students vying to become the 71st Mountaineer mascot that will wear buckskins, a coonskin cap and carry a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball…

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These are the 2025-26 WVU Mountaineer Mascot finalists

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Ohio Valley man finalist to be the next West Virginia University Mountaineer

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. —Four West Virginia University students vying to become the 71st Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins, a coonskin cap and carry a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game against TCU at 9 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 25) in the WVU Coliseum. Selected by a committee of faculty, staff and students based on an essay and interview, the finalists will be judged on their performances and interactions with the cro…

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Fayetteville native, Midland Trail graduate in running for WVU Mountaineer mascot role

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cade Kincaid, a Midland Trail High School graduate from Fayetteville, is among four finalists vying to become West Virginia University’s 71st Mountaineer mascot. Kincaid, a junior accounting major in the Honors College, will showcase his school spirit in a cheer-off during the WVU men’s basketball game against TCU on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 9 p.m. in the WVU Coliseum. .u40e1ebcceca35bb1d33b1e57cd2945fb { padding:0px; ma…

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Finalists to compete in WVU Mountaineer mascot cheer-off event

Four West Virginia University students vying to become the 71st Mountaineer mascot will wear buckskins, a coonskin cap and carry a rifle as they compete in a cheer-off during the men’s basketball game against TCU at 9 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 25) in the WVU Coliseum.Selected by a committee of faculty, staff and students based on an essay and interview, the finalists will be judged on their performances and interactions with the crowd as they lead trad…

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