NEW MANCHESTER — Wrestling USA Magazine will announce in its May 30th edition that Oak Glen wrestling coach Larry Shaw has been selected as its 2008 national wrestling coach of the year.

“I’m deeply humbled. This is a great accomplishment for the school, community and kids,” Shaw said from his home Thursday. “That’s what I’m most proud of. This isn’t something any coach sets out to garner, it just happens. It’s a compliment to the program.”

In February, the Bears, under the guidance of Shaw, won their 12th-straight state championship in Huntington. The streak, which is a record in all sports for the state of West Virginia, is tied for sixth nationally with Northfork Granby, Virginia.

“No question as the titles have piled up, it’s become pretty big,” Shaw said. “To be an elite program and to be recognized nationally, that’s a neat thing. Granby has an incredible tradition.