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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

Wageman pitches South Harrison into sectional championship round with 7-0 win over Tygarts Valley

SHHS junior Layton Wageman tossed a four-hit shutout and struck out ten as the Hawks advanced to Saturday's sectional final.

May 8, 2024 - 11:07 pm

2024 WVSSAC H.S. softball regional matchups

Regional champions advance to the WVSSAC State Tournament in South Charleston.

May 8, 2024 - 8:45 pm

'Dream job' brings James Long back to Charleston as UC's head coach

Long was hired to lead his hometown team on Monday.

May 8, 2024 - 3:17 pm

Bridgeport gains advantage in sectional tournament with 10-8 win over University

A six-run third inning has lifted the Indians into the sectional championship round.

May 7, 2024 - 10:55 pm

Magnolia forces decisive game in sectional with 2-1 win at Wheeling Central Catholic

Mallory McDiffitt tossed a 5-hitter to keep the No. 4 seeded Blue Eagles alive.

May 6, 2024 - 10:46 pm

Professional scouts lining up to get a glimpse of Gilmer County pitcher Bryant Yoak

The GCHS senior has allowed an earned run in just one of his nine appearances this spring.

May 6, 2024 - 2:33 pm

Tournaments in January and April provided blueprint for WVU to earn NCAA Tournament berth

WVU will compete in one of six NCAA Regionals from May 13-15.

May 5, 2024 - 10:58 am