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Willie Akers Legacy Honored in Logan | Charleston News
Willie Akers, the beloved coach of Logan High’s Runnin’ Wildcats and a titan of West Virginia high school basketball, has passed away at 89 — and his legacy lives on in the arena now renamed the Willie Akers Arena. Known for electrifying crowds and building a community around the game, his funeral this Saturday at the very venue will honor a man who shaped generations of players and fans. With services starting at 2 PM and a turnout expected to reflect his towering influence, Akers’ impact transcends the court — he was the heartbeat of Logan, and his memory will forever echo in every slam…
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