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

Clark's gem, late power surge lift WVU to 13-0 win over Kansas State

Derek Clark allowed two hits over seven shutout innings as the Mountaineers evened up the weekend series.

May 12, 2024 - 12:32 am

Mazey's 16-pitch at bat turns momentum for Morgantown in 2-1 sectional-clinching win over Wheeling Park

The Mohigans will meet Bridgeport in the Class AAA Region I tournament next.

May 11, 2024 - 2:23 pm

K-State snaps WVU's nine-game winning streak at home, 4-3

The Mountaineers lost at Kendrick Family Ballpark for the first time since March 30.

May 10, 2024 - 11:44 pm

Moorefield defeats Petersburg 3-1, forces decisive game for sectional championship

Amber Williams tossed a four-hitter for MHS while striking out nine batters.

May 9, 2024 - 10:19 pm

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