High School Sports Archives


TodayMarch 19, 2024

Class A Girls Basketball All-State List

Cameron's Ashlynn Van Tassell chosen captain, joined by teammate Kenzie Clutter on firs team.

YesterdayMarch 18, 2024

Odds and ends: Free-throw shooting, experience major factors in Charleston; shot clock discussion surfaces again

A look back at some key figures and memorable soundbites over the course of two state tournaments that featured 56 games in 10 days.

SaturdayMarch 16, 2024

Perseverance pays off: Irish break through late, claim Class AA state championship with 42-39 win over Bluefield

Charleston Catholic trailed for more than 27 minutes against the Beavers, but delivered late to finish on top one year after coming up just short.

Better late than never: Elia’s only basket helps Tug Valley top Tucker County 35-32 in Class A title game

Bryson Elia scored only two points, but accounted for the game-winning basket to help the Panthers claim their fourth state championship.

Young’s late three-pointer lifts Morgantown to 35-32 overtime win against Spring Mills, third straight state championship

In a low-scoring affair, Mohigans' guard Sharron Young picked the perfect time for his only three-pointer and it made all the difference.

Tigers on top: Shady Spring outlasts Fairmont Senior 58-55 in overtime for Class AAA crown

Shady Spring made 9-of-10 free throws in overtime and overcame a 10-point deficit in the opening quarter for its second state championship in four seasons.

Four title games to finish off high school basketball season

Morgantown and Fairmont Senior have an opportunity at three-peats, while there are sure to be new champions in Class AA and Class A.

FridayMarch 15, 2024

Turner shines, Irish get past Ravenswood for spot in Class AA final

Jayallen Turner shot 10 for 13 and scored 30 points, while throwing down a dunk that led to a conventional three-point play in the fourth quarter and helped Charleston Catholic get to the finish line against the Red Devils.

Tug Valley’s late dominance sends Panthers past East Hardy, 52-39

The Panthers had a decisive rebounding advantage and outscored the Cougars 14-4 in the fourth quarter.

Beavers wear down Maroon Knights, use strong fourth quarter to secure spot in Class AA final

Bluefield scored five points of a 14-second stretch in the fourth quarter to turn a three-point deficit into a lead the Beavers would never relinquish.

Spring Mills shuts down South Charleston for spot in Class AAAA final

The Cardinals controlled the game on both ends and will play Saturday for a state championship.

Tucker County dominates inside, tops Webster County, 70-41

The Mountain Lions made the most of a decisive size advantage and had a 38-6 edge in paint points to advance to the state title game for a second straight year.

Morgantown controls the glass, pulls away late from Huntington in Class AAAA semifinal

The Mohigans had a 39-25 rebounding edge and scored 24 second-chance points to the Highlanders' six. In the process, Morgantown claimed a 71-56 victory and advanced to play in its fourth straight state title game.

5 Ravenswood players follow in older brothers’ footsteps during state tournament run

The Red Devils advanced in Class AA over Chapmanville Thursday.

ThursdayMarch 14, 2024

Second-half surge lifts Wheeling Central to 45-38 win against Williamstown

The Maroon Knights overcame a six-point halftime deficit and moved on to a Class AA semifinal.

Polar Bears too powerful for East Fairmont, move to Class AAA final with 57-31 victory

Fairmont Senior held the Bees to 10 points on four field goals in the first half.

Bluefield puts forth record-setting performance to blow by Braxton County, 85-40

The Beavers had 28 steals and forced 37 turnovers in a runaway win.

Irish flex muscle in 52-39 victory against Trinity

Charleston Catholic had a 21-2 edge on second-chance points thanks to being plus-15 in rebounding.

Shady Spring shoots 63 percent, dominates defensively to ease past Nitro in Class AAA semifinal

The Tigers will play in their fourth consecutive state title game after handling the Wildcats, 67-44.

Ravenswood rallies to down defending state champion Chapmanville in overtime, 54-53

The Red Devils overcame a 16-point first-half deficit to prevail and secure a spot in a Class AA semifinal.