ONA, W.Va. — Class AAA defending state champion Huntington defeated Hurricane 63-57 on Friday night for the Region 4, Section 2 championship from Cabell Midland High School.
Huntington held a 30-28 advantage at the half and 50-45 after three quarters.
The Highlanders were led by Bryce Damous who scored 19 points and Mikal Dawson who added 17 points in the win.
Nick Muto scored 20 points for Hurricane, while Austin Dearing added 16 points in the loss.
Huntington (16-6) will host Parkersburg on Tuesday in regional play, while Hurricane (11-12) will travel to Parkersburg South.
Region 4, Section 1: (1) Parkersburg South, (2) Parkersburg, (3) Ripley
Wednesday: Parkersburg 84, Ripley 43 — Ripley eliminated
Friday: Parkersburg South 52, Parkersburg 50
PARKERSBURG SOUTH WINS AAA REGION 4, SECTION 1
Region 4, Section 2: (1) Huntington, (2) Hurricane, (3) Spring Valley, (4) Cabell Midland
*Games played at Cabell Midland
Wednesday: Huntington 63, Cabell Midland 41 — Cabell Midland eliminated
Wednesday: Hurricane 62, Spring Valley 50 — Spring Valley eliminated
Friday: Huntington 63, Hurricane 57
HUNTINGTON WINS AAA REGION 4, SECTION 2
– Photos courtesy John Hagley Photography