Schuckman: Kirn enjoys challenge of leading Mountaineers’ pursuit of College World Series berth

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | May 29, 2025
Left-handed starter Griffin Kirn, a Quincy Notre Dame graduate and former Quincy University ace, will get the ball for the West Virginia baseball team in Friday's NCAA regional opener against Kentucky. | Photo courtesy West Virginia athletics

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Every step Griffin Kirn has taken in his development as a front-line left-handed starter has led to this opportunity. Friday, the Quincy Notre Dame graduate is tasked with getting the West Virginia baseball team’s pursuit of a spot in the College World Series off on the right foot. Admittedly, there is…

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Former QND and QU ace Kirn picks up Big 12 Conference weekly honor

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 6, 2025
Former Quincy Notre Dame and Quincy University left-hander Griffin Kirn is 2-0 in his first three starts at West Virginia. | Photo courtesy West Virginia Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Griffin Kirn’s transition to the NCAA Division I level has been smooth. The Quincy Notre Dame graduate and former Quincy University ace is 2-0 in three starts with a 2.04 ERA at West Virginia. Earlier this week, the left-hander was named the Co-Big 12 Pitcher of Week after his shutout of…

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