Veteran John Marshall High School baseball coach Bob Montgomery, a 1969 West Liberty graduate, was presented with the “Distinguished West Virginian Award” by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Tuesday.

Here’s a link to Joselyn King’s story in the Wednesday edition of the Wheeling News-Register: ‘Monty’ Named Distinguished West Virginian

The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the state of West Virginia and brought positive attention to the state.

A number of Montgomery’s former players joined current students and area leaders for the ceremony, which was held during an assembly at the John Marshall High School Auditorium.

A five-time West Virginia Coach of the Year, Montgomery has averaged more than 21 wins a season throughout his 38 years as head baseball coach at the Marshall County consolidation. He ranks among the nation’s top 30 active coaches with more than 800 career victories.