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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

Wahama welcomes back key contributors after 11-win season

The White Falcons averaged 55 points per game and advanced to the Class A quarterfinals.

August 8, 2023 - 6:00 am

WVU offensive line has progressed to 'Masters-level' concepts with veteran group

Offensive line coach Matt Moore returns every starter that finished the 2022 season.

August 7, 2023 - 4:09 pm

New school, elevated expectations for Class AA runner-up Herbert Hoover

The Huskies will move into their new school later this month, seven years after the devastating flood.

August 7, 2023 - 6:00 am

Clay County seeks 7th consecutive winning season

The Panthers won 8 games in 2022 and several top skill players return to the lineup this fall.

August 6, 2023 - 9:00 am

Notebook: Practice intensity to ramp up next week with full contact drills

Saturday's light practice included fans in the stands at Milan Puskar Stadium.

August 5, 2023 - 5:35 pm

Roane County looks to build off back-to-back state quarterfinal appearances

The Raiders are 19-4 over the last two seasons.

August 5, 2023 - 9:00 am

Big 12 expands by welcoming Arizona, Arizona State & Utah to form 16-team league

Oregon and Washington announced their plans to join the Big 10, reducing the Pac-12 to four teams.

August 4, 2023 - 10:12 pm