Dec 4, Davidson (2-0) Win vs. Samford, 78-51 3. (Brad Davis/The Register-Herald) The Charleston Civic Center arena empty following the morning session of games at the girls State Basketball Tournament last season. Writers Association. tallied 110 in three tournament games. MEC Tournament Day 3 recap: Fairmont State, Davis & Elkins win by five; West Liberty and Notre Dame cruise. Baseball Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster The No. led Martinsburg to a Class AAA championship. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. 32 teams have qualified for the WVSSAC Girls Basketball State Tournament. The tournament's stage 6 Philip Barbour 9:30 a.m. Game 14 (Class AAAA semifinal): Spring Valley/Woodrow Wilson winner vs. Morgantown/Princeton winner 11:15 a.m. Game 15 (Class AAA quarterfinal): No. It was a nice starting lineup and a nice bench. win over Parkersburg Catholic. 0000001658 00000 n Basketball Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The Jack Conrad of Glenville scored 49 5 Lewis County at 9 p.m. Posted: Mar 2, 2023 / 12:02 AM EST. Elkins defeated Wheeling by 28-13 and was presented a championship trophy. We were lucky to beat Fairmont three times, which is something very tough to do. Class AAAA Boys Basketball State Tournament preview. Both MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Following the conclusion of regional games on March 2, seedings and schedules for the WVSSAC Girls Basketball Class A State Tournament are set. 7 Ravenswood 1 p.m. Game 10 (Class AA quarterfinal): No. Create a password that only you will remember. 5 Charleston Catholic 9 p.m. Game 13 (Class AAA quarterfinal): No. 3 Spring Valley takes on No. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Print; Download PDF; Add to My Site; 3 Parkersburg South 72; 6 Wheeling Park 46; Recap; Highlights; "I think the experience of getting there last year should pay dividends. Pendleton County has won 38 consecutive games. Game 7 Championship Saturday, 10 a.m. three overtimes. honors at the University of Tennessee and played in the early pro era. 1 Wheeling Park taking on No. Whats he saying? And we won the next 22 games. Since that one-game event, some 350 high schools have competed They missed free throws. The 1976 unbeaten Rivesville team won the Class A title and In the fourth game of the season, Wheeling Park and Woodrow Wilson faced off in Beckley, with Flying Eagles securing the victory. Charleston High won back-to-back triple-A crowns in 1973-74, I do remember when we got into the state finals, we were well into the third quarter and Coach (Sam) Andy had not subbed at all, Jebbia, who is Wheeling Parks all-time leading scorer, said. Clear skies. Fairmont Senior closes strong for 52-45 victory over East Fairmont in sectional final. Howard holds all the assists records (game, season, career) at Wheeling Park. finest gymnasium in September of 1913, Stansbury started thinking of ways to They were great players, so you couldnt look at them as bench players. A year earlier, Fairmont Senior coach Paul Biz May 13, 2021. All-America selection at WVU who helped integrate the Mountaineer program, Guys coming out of high school, coming out of a lesser league, you dont get that. 14 accepted -- for the one-class brass ring and has evolved through the years The event was hosted by West Virginia Wesleyan College, which had West Virginias largest and finest gymnasium. 3 Doddridge County at 11:15 a.m. followed by a 7:15 matchup between No. Centerville: Akron St. Vincent St. Mary: Cleveland Heights Lutheran East: Botkins: 2020: Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Stephens. four titles in 1964 with a finals' win over a Ron Fritz Williams-led Weir, Dunn-Martin leading the way. years. a day. The 6 Woodrow Wilson Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the first of four quarterfinals on the day. career. honors (the best showing for a W.Va. team). Huntington, in four straight finals, was halted in a three-peat Semifinals will be Friday and the championship is set for Saturday at 5 p.m. No Kanawha Valley teams made the Class AAAA tournament, which features the first game of the week as No. With only two officials, the one at the baseline called the bucket good. Shinnston was led in the 1930 and 1931 events by Joe Those three teams they could beat just about anybody they would play. All-time boys state tournament records | Sports | wvgazettemail.com My Account Subscribe e-Edition Obituaries Health Newsletters Sports Betting Contests HD 0000008385 00000 n Mallett scored eight straight points for the Patriots in the second overtime, but Woodrow Wilson overcame a four-point deficit to forced a third extra period. This is the region's newest facility and truly one of America's most unique indoor venues! Competition begins Tuesday, May 4 and concludes with the four championship games on Saturday, May 8. 0000006871 00000 n the state High School Coach of the Year award is named, guided the Flying tournament viewers have witnessed great high school teams as well as the Barrackville led by Teddy Darcus; 1964 Class A Kermit led by Lewis Hale; 1965 CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) The 2022 high school basketball season is coming to a Think about it. Sissonville (14-10) is hot of late as it has won eight of its last 10 games, including a 55-31 Region 3 co-final victory over Westside on March 1. Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. 7 Tolsia 7:15 p.m. Game 12 (Class AA quarterfinal): No. 8 Frankfort 5:30 p.m. Game 11 (Class A quarterfinal): No. We played Beckley (Woodrow Wilson) and it was a seesaw battle back-and-forth. 3 East Fairmont takes on No. crown and integrated Gary High to the 1973 Class AA title. with 40 and 39 points in the final two games. W.Va. Bob Huggins said Friday that his West Virginia basketball team's resume was already good enough to get into the NCAA Tournament. 6 Gilmer County faces No. The game will take place at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, WV, and will be streamed on ESPN+. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. One of the states two remaining undefeated teams, Webster County scored on a Drew Holcomb basket with 6:02 left and didnt surrender the lead again in a 45-42 win. Fairmont Senior followed up their state championship with a trip to Chicago and Weir wins at North Marion to secure sectional championship, 54-45, MEC Men: #1 West Liberty vs. #5 Notre Dame, The Rush to Green Could Leave Us in the Dark. I think our team just realized what was at stake. 2 Tucker County and No. Lets take a look at the odds and lines on DraftKings Photo by Michael Jebbia, a freshman at the time, was one of those role players. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. 32 teams have qualified for the WVSSAC Girls Basketball State Tournament. Sissonville is led by sophomore Kynadee Britton, who averages 20 points per game and has a 45% field goal percentage. Keedy takes a lot of contact every time he takes it to the rim. It was founded in 1924 and was affiliated with the NAIA until 1995. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Mallett pulled off a huge defensive play as he blocked the shot to force the first overtime. In 2015, Poca (27-0) became the first unbeaten champion since 1987 with a title The WVSSAC Boys State Basketball Tournament, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, opens Tuesday, March 15 and concludes Saturday, March 19. Williams, a prep and college 8 Kansas State game information Date: March 9, 2022 [] After Wesleyan constructed what was reported to be the state's Thirty-two girls basketball teams are still alive in the Mountain State and they are set to play for a state title this week in the 2023 state tournament at Charleston 3 East Fairmont vs. No. Memorable effort from seniors lifts Mountaineers over No. "We're not done yet," Bob Huggins, wearing a white ball cap with the words 'NCAA Hb```f``c`e` 6Pc^ Park coach Sam Andy recorded his third crown of a 611-win %PDF-1.4 % 3 Parkersburg South vs. No. A trio sure to be playing their final game at the WVU Coliseum guards Kedrian Johnson and Erik Stevenson and forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. then combined for 70 points in an important win. Game 1 - 3 East Fairmont vs 6 Philip Barbour - 9:30a. But foul troubles started to mount throughout the game. Mayo, Huntington (vs. South Charleston) 200740 Kelvin Pannell, Woodrow Wilson (vs. Wheeling Park) 199540 Matt Shamblin, Parkersburg South (vs. North Marion) 200339 Matt Shamblin, Parkersburg South (vs. Martinsburg) 200339 Jeff Schneider, Washington Irving (vs. Logan) 197739 Will Johnson, DuPont (vs. Martinsburg) 197638 Gay Elmore, South Charleston (vs. Jefferson) 1982Class AA44 Michael Hagy, Williamson (vs. Brideport) 199240 Ryan Jeter, Weir (vs. Bluefield) 199840 Jacob Copley, Tolsia (vs. Magnolia) 201238 Bill Maphis, Romney (vs. Oceana) 196037 Mark Dillon, Tolsia (vs. Man) 199037 Davy Fox, Midland Trail (vs. Williamson) 199136 Todd Keffer, Man (vs. Tolsia) 199035 Anthony Harris, Northfork (vs. Warwood) 197535 Travis Thompson, Ravenswood (vs. Williamson) 199835 Bryan Woolsey, Pineville (vs. Wheeling Central) 1991Class A50 Herbie Brooks, Mullens (vs. Parkersburg Catholic) 198342 Curtis Ash, Doddridge County (vs. Mercer Christian) 200341 Rodney Hairston, Notre Dame (vs. Vinson) 198640 Pat Easterling, Bramwell (vs. St. Francis) 198538 Mark Catlett, Hedgesville (vs. Barrackville) 197038 Tommy Burton, Matoaka (vs. Harts) 199036 Don Foose, Bishop Donahue (vs. St. Joseph) 198935 Daniel Duncan, Marsh Fork (vs. Paw Paw) 200035 Vincent Ford, Oakvale (vs. Paden City) 197235 Sean Jackson, Vinson (vs. Notre Dame) 1986Points in three games, one tournament, all classes114 Jeff Schneider, Washington Irving 1978110 Pervires Green, Oak Hill 198995 Rodney Hairston, Notre Dame 198695 Matt Shamblin, Parkersburg South 200394 Gay Elmore, South Charleston 198291 David Foose, Bishop Donahue 198588 Randy Moss, DuPont 1994Source: West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, Evening headlines from the Charleston Gazette-Mail, The latest in travel and recreation around West Virginia, The daily opinion newsletter from the Charleston Gazette-Mail. 33. Greenbrier East's Warren Baker (44) grabs a rebound against George Washington in the 1972 state high school basketball tournament. 0000004597 00000 n 4 South Charleston vs. No. They lost the season opener to East Liverpool. Thats just not the way it goes.. 3 Doddridge County vs. No. The next year, 1956, Akers and the Lewis D'Antoni-coached Larry was our defensive stopper. Invalid password or account does not exist. Feb 17, 2023. In 1930 the state was divided into 18 sections which held 4 Wheeling Central Catholic vs. No. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. In 1989, future WVU star Pervires P.G. Green 2 Wayne vs. No. not a high school basketball tournament to crown a state champion? 1 Summers County bouts with No. The Polar Bears scored the final nine points of the contest, overcoming a two-point deficit for a hard-fought win over their crosstown rival. It takes time. Future Virginia Tech guard Jeff Schneider Stars for 1958-59 California Golden Bears. 8 Pendleton County 7:15 p.m. Game 6 (Class AAAA quarterfinal): No. For The Times West Virginian, COLUMN: WVU's Stevenson and Matthews are brothe, Doctor: Lesion removed from Biden's chest was cancerous, Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks a, How Biden leaves wiggle room to opt against ree, Saturday, March 4, 2023 Comics and Puzzles, CARPENTER, Dr. William May 23, 1942 - Mar 1, 2023, GUMP JR., Howard Apr 16, 1943 - Feb 28, 2023, Marion County Humane Society seeks justice for starved, abandoned dog found in Barrackville, COLUMN: WVU still trying to burst the NCAA bubble, East Fairmont Middle School First Semester 2022-23 Honor Roll, WVU gets needed, hard-fought road win against Iowa State 72-69, North Marion High First Semester 2022-23 Honor Roll, Drop in WVU football attendance follows national trend, Huggins: Iowa State game 'a heck of a transformation for these guys', Polar Bears pull through for sectional championship, Super senior Madisen Smith closes out her career as a Mountaineer, Huskies dominate Keyser to earn state ticket. 2 Wyoming East vs. No. Its crazy people still remember it. The 1987 Paden City team, led by Troy Cooper and coached by Bob 5 Webster County at 11:15 a.m. in a quarterfinal. MORGANTOWN The West Virginia mens basketball team that will take the floor at 2 p.m. to celebrate Senior Day against No. They were a mess as Big 12 play began, losing their first five games. Low 34F. I remember someone stopped me and said they watched the game and was one of the greatest games they ever watched. 1 in the state, overcame a six-point deficit in regulation and held onto beat Woodrow Wilson, 99-96, as this year marks the 25th anniversary of that Wheeling Park state championship team. 11 Kansas State Wildcats will try to clinch the No. Choose wisely! Dec 13, Davidson (4-1) Win vs. Oglethorpe, 98-63 6. The tournament grew quickly in popularity. They deserved to be out there just as much as anybody. Support local journalism. was the 24-0 record Wheeling High team of 1929, the second straight crown for There was no point during the game where we hung our heads and thought we couldnt win this, Mallett said. 0000001462 00000 n Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. 2 Morgantown vs. No. Fairmont Senior closes strong for 52-45 victory over East Fairmont in sectional final. They missed layups. Full Tournament Schedule to be played in Charleston: Thursday March 9. The faces will look the same, the names and numbers will be the same, the objective winning will be the same. Central won four straight titles from 2002-05. Gocke, who later starred at West Virginia University and became a prominent unheralded Cinderella teams like the 1930 Hundred and 1945 Normantown squads, championship teams at Wheeling High. Weir wins at North Marion to secure sectional championship, 54-45, MEC Men: #1 West Liberty vs. #5 Notre Dame, The Rush to Green Could Leave Us in the Dark. 21-year-old mark of 44 points posted by Roy Legs Hawley of Bluefield in a Get access to these videos and much more Become a subscriber to watch games Live and On Demand Subscribe Now Schools BSHS Berkeley Springs, WV Bluefield Bluefield, WV Braxton County Sutton, WV Brooke Wellsburg, WV Capital Charleston, WV Clay County Clay, WV Show All Two of those teams, Charleston Catholic and Sissonville, won't have to travel far for their state tournament matchups as they are the Kanawha Valley's remaining girls squads in championship contention. 8 Hampshire 5:30 p.m. Game 17 (Class AAAA semifinal): Wheeling Park/Washington winner vs. Cabell Midland/Spring Mills winner 7:15 p.m. Game 18 (Class AAA quarterfinal): No. Young, the only coach to win titles in three classes -- 1957 with Class B Burch Our point guard Freddie Howard, he kind of gets lost in the shuffle. Wayne's lone loss this season was a 64-38 result against Ripley on Feb. 4, but the Pioneers have been unstoppable other than that. I dont think the games we lost then we would ever have lost now, Huggins said. Obviously, I wish we won a couple of more games early on, but thats just the story of life, forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. said.. Not everybody can be perfect and undefeated. Leading the list is earned McDonald's All-America honors and were state Evans Award winners. started. Girls basketball state tournament: Charleston Catholic, Sissonville return to state's biggest stage. captured nine of the Class A titles including the last six by current coach Mel After today's 89-81 victory over 11 th-ranked Kansas State at the WVU Coliseum, is there really any doubt? MEC Tournament Day 3 recap: Fairmont State, Davis & Elkins win by five; West Liberty and Notre Dame cruise. 0000002531 00000 n 1 North Marion faces No. The Irish (15-10) will face off against No. He netted 114 Wheeling Park was staring adversity in the face, trailing 73-67 with just under a minute left in the fourth quarter. With a gauntlet of a schedule, the Patriots started the season 2-2. Webthe WV State Basketball Tournament 21 times with two State Championship teams in 1994 and 2009 and three State Runner-up teams. which are the state's versions of Indiana's well-documented Web2022 WVSSAC Boys Basketball State Championship. at some tournament level with more than 230 crowned as state champions. WVU Field House in Morgantown -- later fittingly named Stansbury Hall after the The 1970 and 1972 teams won double-A titles Pioneers swamped hometown Morgantown, 71-56, in the title game. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Employment | Affiliates Intranet Even the legendary Hot Rod Hundley couldn't derail the Flying four years. 5 in national rankings, Baseball (Regular Season) *Finished season No. three-game tournament records with 44 field goals and 56 rebounds. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. Catholic) 1983Individual rebounds 29 Scott Frye, Harts (vs. Elk Garden) 1977Leading scorers, game (since 1959)Class AAA45 Bob Hummell, Moundsville (vs. Richwood) 196645 Pervires Green, Oak Hill (vs. Stonewall Jackson) 198943 Jeff Schneider, Washington Irving (vs. Martinsburg) 197841 Erick Wood, DuPont (vs. Brooke) 199141 O.J. That format lasted Because of his excellence in coaching, Dave has been Wildcats had a two-season run of 42 consecutive wins, not including a 1928 trip How the West Virginia boys state basketball tournament got its start 0000003985 00000 n An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. the Wildcats of coach John Knight, who later coached Bethany College. 7 Ravenswood at 1 p.m. and No. 6 Parkersburg Catholic at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. But the team is very different and for that Bob Huggins and his players deserve a lot of credit, for they have molded themselves into an NCAA Tournament team where one did not exist at the beginning of the season. mater to state titles in 1926 and 1935. In the 8:00pm AAAA #1 Morgantown vs. #3 Parkersburg South, Game 1 Parkersburg South 72, Wheeling Park 46, Game 4 South Charleston 53, George Washington 49. One of his proudest moments was having the honor of coaching his son, Brett, on the 2009 State Championship team. WVU recruits. In a game dripping with drama, the Patriots ended the matchup with four bench players on the floor as four starters fouled out. Dec 6 @ Wake Forest, Davidson (2-1) Loss vs. Wake Forest, 68-77 4. Elkins High School took that first state title. reeled off 48 consecutive wins stretching into 1959. All references to NCAA Tournament selection records and trends refer only to tournaments going back to 1994 with the exception of 2021. finale matching, for the only time, two largest class unbeatens. To watch them get into the game in the third overtime and win that game, that really stands out to me. As two of the best teams in the state battled it out, it took three overtimes to determine a winner. W.Va. Bob Huggins said Friday that his West Virginia basketball team's resume was already good enough to get into the NCAA Tournament. Rafael, he was about 6-1, but he was a tremendous jumper. 0000002298 00000 n 5 Lewis County 9 p.m. Game 19 (Class A semifinal): Tucker County/Tolsia winner vs. Doddridge County/Gilmer County winner 9:30 a.m. Game 20 (Class AA semifinal): Summers County/Frankfort winner vs. Wheeling Central Catholic/Charleston Catholic winner 11:15 p.m. Game 21 (Class A semifinal): Cameron/Pendleton County winner vs. Greenbrier West/Webster County winner 1 p.m. Game 22 (Class AAA semifinal): North Marion/Hampshire winner vs. Ripley/Lewis County winner 5:30 p.m. Game 23 (Class AA semifinal): Wyoming East/Ravenswood winner vs. St. Marys/Petersburg winner 7:15 p.m. Game 24 (Class AAA semifinal): Wayne/Sissonville winner vs. East Fairmont/Philip Barbour winner 9 p.m. Game 25 Class AAAA Championship 10 a.m. Game 26 Class A Championship 12:30 p.m. Game 28 Class AAA Championship 7:30 p.m. Class AAAA (All games on Wednesday, March 1), Class AAA (All games on Wednesday, March 1), Philip Barbour 46, Robert C. Byrd 43 (OT), Class AA (All games on Tuesday, February 28), Wheeling Central Catholic 45, Williamstown 38, George Washington 56, South Charleston 33, Wheeling Central Catholic 65, Magnolia 30, St. Marys 54, Wheeling Central Catholic 47, Ritchie County 42, Parkersburg Catholic 32, Braxton County 42, South Harrison 37 (OT), Tyler Consolidated 54, Wood County Christian 25, Doddridge County 58, Tyler Consolidated 39, Pendleton County 76, Pocahontas County 30, Gilmer County 48, Huntington St. Josephs 44. 2 seed in next weeks Big 12 Tournament when closing the regular season at the West Virginia Mountaineers at 2 p.m. Since 2000, Huntington won three straight Class AAA titles It was founded in 1924 and was affiliated with the NAIA 0000007602 00000 n Semifinals are on Thursday and the championship is Saturday at 10 a.m. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Ergie Smith coached segregated Gary District to the 1965 Class A 3 in national rankings, Mens Basketball (Regular Season & WVIAC Tournament) *NAIA National Championship runner-up, Mens Basketball (Regular Season) **Completed perfect season (30-0), named HBCU National Champion. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. That game was on television and I live in the Eastern Panhandle now and I meet people through Shepherd basketball that people know West Virginia basketball. But the idea came to Stansbury too late in 1914 to contact all HK@}%{vgf7)R!A2Q}z85_W )rFb^:t6*~e@B1B*lj^qH*qD|[I' ~/#qN8R2Q5anHG?3B$Z:{?BgwbF0' N{z =*0so:oh{4cy*Wkn^bKb1b^]3@u~79m&6FN1|[rT. HA0s4Up=mV=t{FnHCwlB"% Yn 5 Webster County 11:15 a.m. Game 3 (Class AAAA quarterfinal): No. 8 Washington at 5:30 p.m. Wheeling Central, which This is the most athletic league in the country and they havent experienced that before. During the 1960s, Logan coach Willie Akers won the first of his 1 seeds and the top 16. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - At long last, there will be a WV state boys basketball tournament starting next Tuesday in Charleston and the schedule is now set. Low around 35F. All-American Scotty Hamilton. He was an outstanding point guard. For me, just the heartbreak we had experienced in the regional, especially my junior year and just getting right back to work the next day. Subscribe today. First Team Out West Virginia Last Team In Oregon The Pac-12 has become the pivot point for No. Rosters; Schedules; Past Results; Records; 1994-1995 Class A State Tournament Bracket. went 26-0. WebB-U boys win state title in 200 free relay, RCB finishes as state runner-up in 2 relays. 79-73, which featured two future pro athletes -- Pro Football Hall of Famer Morgantown knocked off Parkersburg South, 85-54. And if you watch it now, it was good. points in the 85-61 Class B title game romp of Athens, bettering the