MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVSSAC Girls Basketball State tournament will begin on March 10 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Radio broadcasts of all state tournament games will air on the MetroNews Radio Network and will be streamed at wvmetronews.com. MetroNews will also produce HD video broadcasts of the four championship games.
Class AAAA:
No. 1 George Washington (21-1) vs. No. 8 Washington (14-8) – Thursday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m.
George Washington defeated Washington, 51-40 on December 6 in the second game of the season for both teams. GW is 7-1 against state tournament qualifiers. George Washington avenged their lone loss of the season by defeating Parkersburg, 59-54 in the championship game of the Mountain State Athletic Conference Tournament. GW defeated Oak Hill in their lone regional game to secure a state tournament spot for the third consecutive season.
Junior guards Jeriyah Pryor (20.2 points per game) and Rayana Breckenridge (17.1) lead George Washington in scoring. Freshman Ady Gumm adds 11.1 points per game and junior Mariah Johnson chips in with 10.0 points per game.
GW opened the season on an 18-game winning streak.
Washington defeated Eastern Panhandle Athletic Conference rival Musselman, 56-41 in their lone regional game. Six of WHS’ eight losses came against state tournament qualifiers. Washington is in the state tournament field for the fourth consecutive season.
Sophomore Natalia Holmes leads Washington in scoring (15.2), assists (5.9) and steals (3.9). Junior Timia Perry averages 12.3 points per game and she is also the team’s leading rebounder (7.1).
No. 2 Parkersburg (16-6) vs. No. 7 University (14-7) – Thursday, March 12 at 1 p.m.
The Big Reds are in the state tournament field for the second consecutive season. Parkersburg is the only team to defeat George Washington this season as the Big Reds and the Patriots split a pair of regular season meetings. PHS is 4-4 against state tournament opposition and they defeated Woodrow Wilson in their lone regional game.
Junior Frances Guice leads Parkersburg in scoring (16.3) and steals per game (1.8). Shepherd signee Kennedy Porter is averaging a double-double for the Big Reds with 14.9 points and 13.4 rebounds per contest. Fellow senior Lauren Flanagan averages 13.1 points per game and she leads the squad in assists (4.9).
University defeated Hedgesville in the North Region co-finals to secure a second consecutive state tournament berth. Five of University’s losses have come against state tournament qualifiers. The Hawks finished third in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference 5A Tournament. After a three-game losing streak in late-January and early-February, UHS enters the state tournament with victories in five of their last six games.
Senior Bri Fox leads University in scoring (20.5), assists (3.6) and steals (5.0). Junior Whitney Cox is University’s second-leading scorer (10.7) and she leads the team in rebounding (5.2).
No. 3 Morgantown (15-7) vs. No. 6 Cabell Midland (16-6) – Thursday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m.
The Mohigans have played on Championship Saturday in each of the past four seasons, winning the state title in 2023. MHS has qualified for each state tournament since the 2020 season. Over half of Morgantown’s regular season schedule has been against state tournament qualifiers. MHS has gone 8-4 on those contests. The Mohigans defeated Preston in their lone matchup in the North Regional.
Morgantown has played the entire season without two-time all-state guard Kayli Kellogg (knee) and fellow junior starter Brenna Nelson has also missed most of the season due to a knee injury. Nelson was averaging a team-best 17.3 points per game at the time of her injury. Josalyn Ammons also suffered a season-ending injury late in the year.
Maddie Ancell leads the Mohigans in scoring at 14.7 points per game while Carper Messerly adds 12.7 points per game.
Cabell Midland is back in the state tournament field for the first time since 2023. The Knights defeated MSAC rival Huntington, 47-34 in the regional round.
The Knights defeated a pair of state tournament qualifiers in a span of three days. Cabell Midland knocked off defending Class AA state champion Charleston Catholic, 51-39 on February 9. Two days later, CMHS defeated Parkersburg South, 55-46.
Three Knights average in double-digits in points per game. Gracie Day leads the way at 18.2 points per game. She is followed by fellow junior Braylan McGuire (13.3) and senior Sophie Kelly (10.2)
No. 4 Martinsburg (19-2) vs. No. 5 Parkersburg South (17-5) – Thursday, March 12 at 9 p.m.
Martinsburg heads to Charleston riding a 14-game winning streak. Both of the Bulldogs’ two losses came against the state’s only unbeaten team, Greenbrier East. The Bulldogs are competing in the state tournament for the first time since 2021. MHS is 5-2 against teams that qualified for the state tourney. Martinsburg went 10-0 against Eastern Panhandle Athletic Conference competition. The Bulldogs defeated Wheeling Park in their lone regional game.
Five Bulldogs average between seven and ten points per game. Senior Tianna Sanabria is the team’s leading scorer at 9.4 points per contest. Sophomore Zianna Lomax scores 8.1 pointer per contest and she is the team’s leading rebounder (6.8).
The Patriots are in the state tournament field for the first time since 2018. The Patriots defeated conference rival Hurricane in their lone regional game to secure their trip to Charleston.
PSHS went 2-for-2 against their crosstown rivals from Parkersburg this season. South defeated the Big Reds 48-47 on January 9 and 60-55 on January 22.
Lindsey Logston leads the Patriots in scoring at 19.0 points per game.
Class AAA:
No. 1 Greenbrier East (24-0) vs. No. 8 Hampshire (16-9) – Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m.
The Spartans are the only undefeated girls basketball team in West Virginia. Their 22-0 regular season marked the second unbeaten mark in school history, matching the 2013 Class AAA state championship team. East defeated PikeView and Nicholas County in the Region III tournament.
Junior guard Ava Workman is the leading scorer for the Spartans at 19.6 points per game. She has scored 1,173 points in her career. Senior Kennedy Stewart stands second on the Greenbrier East all-time scoring list (1,592 career points). Stewart is second on the team in points per game (16.5).
Greenbrier East has defeated four teams in the Class AAA state tournament field with victories over John Marshall, Nitro, East Fairmont and Princeton. The Spartans have also defeated Class AAAA state qualifiers Martinsburg (twice) and Morgantown (57-55 in the Championship game of The Battle for the Springhouse).
Hampshire has qualified for the state tournament for the first time since 2023. After defeating Robert C. Byrd in their regional opener, the Trojans were the only road team to win in the Class AAA co-final round. Hampshire clinched their state tourney spot with a 55-52 win at Lewis County, avenging a two-point loss in the regular season to the Minutemaids. Senior Della Knight led the Trojans with 18 points and nine rebounds in the co-final. Knight leads Hampshire in scoring at 16.9 points per game.
The Trojans went through a roller coaster regular season. A seven-game winning streak was followed by a five-game losing streak. However, Hampshire heads to Charleston with wins in their last four games.
No. 2 Spring Valley (15-6) vs. No. 7 East Fairmont (16-6) – Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m.
After winning the Class AAAA state tournament in 2025, the Timberwolves are back in Charleston seeking a second consecutive championship. Spring Valley has won four straight regional championships.
Senior Brooklyn Ellis has been a starter since her freshman season at SVHS. Fellow senior and LaSalle University signee Sophi Hutchison is Spring Valley’s all-time leader in points (1,622), assists (468) and steals (554). Hutchison averages 22.0 points per game while Ellis adds 16.0 points per game.
After a 4-5 start to the season, the Timberwolves have won 11 of their last 12 games, including regional round victories over Point Pleasant and St. Albans. Spring Valley scored 101 points in their victory over Parkersburg South in the Mountain State Athletic Conference third place game. SVHS owns two victories over South and fellow Class AAAA state tournament qualifiers Morgantown and Cabell Midland.
Like Spring Valley, East Fairmont is also in the state tournament field for the fourth consecutive season. The Bees defeated Grafton in their lone regional game. All of East’s five losses to in-state opponents have come against state tournament qualifiers (John Marshall, Wheeling Central Catholic, Hampshire, Princeton and Greenbrier East). After enduring a number of midseason injuries, East heads to Charleston on a six-game winning streak. East Fairmont won the Big 12 Conference regular season title, winning all eleven conference games.
A pair of seniors led EFHS in scoring. Kailee Haymond averages 15.0 points per game while Emma Moore adds 13.9. Junior Kasey Rogers averages 11.6 points per game.
No. 3 Nitro (18-4) vs. No. 6 Princeton (16-6) – Wednesday, March 11 at 9:30 a.m.
Nitro is seeking a third consecutive appearance on Championship Saturday at the state tournament. The Wildcats won the Class AAA title in 2024 and they finished as runners-up last season. Nitro defeated Winfield, 50-25 in their lone regional matchup to lock up their sixth state tournament appearance in the last decade.
The Wildcats head to the state tournament on a seven-game winning streak. They own impressive victories over Spring Valley, Charleston Catholic, James Monroe and Morgantown.
Senior Karson Jones leads the Wildcats in scoring (15.3) and rebounding (9.2). Juniors Brooklyn Cawley (12.9) and Bri Gibson (10.5) also average in double-digits in points per game.
Princeton owns a victory over the Wildcats this season. The Tigers defeated the Wildcats, 60-44 in December 13. PHS last qualified for the state tournament in 2023. Princeton defeated Shady Spring and Capital in regional play.
Four of Princeton’s six losses have come against state tournament qualifiers (George Washington, James Monroe twice and Greenbrier East). The Tigers have won seven of their last eight games. Princeton owns quality victories over Wyoming East, East Fairmont and Wayne).
Natalie Rose leads the Tigers in scoring at 10.5 points per game while Abby Honaker adds 9.8 per contest.
No. 4 John Marshall (17-6) vs. No. 5 Keyser (17-3) – Wednesday, March 11 at 9 p.m.
The Monarchs locked up their first state tournament berth since 1994 with a 47-30 victory over Fairmont Senior in their lone regional game. In that contest, senior Rilee Storm became the JMHS all-time leading scorer with a 20-point effort. Storm leads the Monarchs in scoring (20.5) and rebounding (9.0). Kalyn Reese (11.2) and Kaylee White (10.2) also average double-digits in scoring. White also leads the team in assists (3.7).
John Marshall owns victories over state tournament qualifiers East Fairmont and University. The Monarchs finished as runners-up in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference 5A Tournament.
After entering the state tournament as the No. 7 seed in each of the last two seasons, the Golden Tornado are the No. 5 seed this year. Keyser defeated Elkins, 58-21 in their lone regional game to qualify for the state tournament.
Keyser’s lone in-state loss came against Class AAAA opponent Morgantown. KHS swept regular season series matchups against local rivals Petersburg and Hampshire. Keyser has won eight of their last nine games.
Junior Bibs Felton became Keyser’s all-time leading scorer late in the regular season. She leads the Golden Tornado in scoring at 20.1 points per game. Austyn Healy averages 10.2 points per game.
Class AA:
No. 1 James Monroe (22-1) vs. No. 8 Lincoln (16-8) – Tuesday, March 10 at 7:15 p.m.
The Mavericks are in the state tournament field for the third consecutive season. James Monroe is undefeated against in-class opponents and their lone loss came at Class AAA No. 3 seed Nitro on February 10. JM is 8-1 against state tournament qualifiers and they have swept regular season series against Class AA qualifiers Philip Barbour, Charleston Catholic and Wyoming East. The Mavericks defeated Mingo Central and Independence in the Region III tournament. Their 22 wins are tied for second-best in the state.
First-year head coach Shari Helvey won multiple state championships for the Mavericks as a player in the 2001 and 2002 seasons. James Monroe does not have a senior on their roster.
Freshman Lydia Dunlap leads the Mavericks in scoring (17.9), rebounding (8.9) and blocks (1.9). Junior Mya Dunlap is second on the team in scoring (15.9) and fellow junior Kendall Long adds 10.4 points per game.
Lincoln posted regional round victories over South Harrison and Moorefield to secure their first trip to the state tournament since 2020. The program’s all-time winningest coach, Rob Hawkins, has led LHS to nine appearances at the state level.
Junior center Aundrea Rockwell leads the Cougars in scoring (11.4) and rebounding (10.0). Sophomore Brystol Toth averages 10.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest.
The Cougars own victories over state tournament qualifiers Philip Barbour and Tucker County. Both of those victories came during a five-game winning streak late in their regular season.
No. 2 Williamstown (19-3) vs. No. 7 Philip Barbour – Wednesday, March 11 at 7:15 p.m.
Williamstown is back in the state tournament field after a one-year absence. The Yellowjackets were state runners-up in 2024. WHS is 7-2 against state tournament opponents with four of those wins coming against Class AA qualifiers (Charleston Catholic, Wheeling Central Catholic, Lincoln and Wayne).
Williamstown finished as the runners-up in the Little Kanawha Conference Tournament. The ‘Jackets defeated Oak Glen in their lone regional contest.
Quinn Bunch leads Williamstown in scoring at 18.2 points per game while Arissa Burt adds 9.2 points per game.
Philip Barbour locked up their fifth consecutive regional title with postseason wins over Berkeley Springs and Petersburg. Five of their eight losses this season have come against state tournament qualifiers. PB enters the state tournament on a five-game winning streak.
Junior Izzy Knotts leads the Colts in scoring (14.4), rebounding (9.2), steals (3.9) and blocks (1.9). Fellow junior Tatem Jeffries is second in scoring (9.1) and rebounding (7.1).
No. 3 Wheeling Central Catholic (19-5) vs. No. 6 Wayne – Wednesday, March 11 at 11:15 a.m.
After playing in the Class AA state championship game last March, the Maroon Knights will begin play in their fourth consecutive state tournament Wednesday morning. With wins over Weir and Doddridge County, WCCHS qualified through the Region I tournament.
The Maroon Knights have bookended their season with six-game winning streaks sandwiched around a stretch where they went 7-5. Central is 3-2 against state tournament qualifiers, including wins over Class AA qualifiers Wyoming East and defending champion Charleston Catholic.
Senior Seneca Heller leads the Maroon Knights in scoring (19.1), assists (4.8) and steals (4.3). Fellow senior Erin Maxwell averages 13.9 points per game and she is the team’s leading rebounder (8.4). Junior Bella Fitzsimmons is tied with Maxwell for the team lead in rebounding and she averages 12.5 points per game.
Wayne won the Class AAA state championship last winter and they are one of two defending state champions in this year’s Class AA field. The Pioneers defeated Scott and Logan to advance through the Region IV tournament. Wayne is in the state tournament field for the fourth consecutive season.
Wayne enjoyed an eight-game winning streak in the middle of their regular season and they have defeated a pair of state tournament qualifiers in Tug Valley and Tucker County.
Junior guard Jayce Sammons leads Wayne in scoring (26.5) and steals (4.8). Sophomore Megan Thompson also averages double-digits in points per game (10.5). Junior guard Lexi Blankenship leads the squad in rebounding (7.0) and assists (3.0).
No. 4 Charleston Catholic (15-9) vs. No. 5 Wyoming East (17-6) – Tuesday, March 10 at 11:15 a.m.
The last two Class AA state champions will share the court in the quarterfinal round. Defending champion Charleston Catholic will make the short trip across town to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center for the sixth consecutive year.
Seven of their nine losses have come against state tournament qualifiers. The Irish defeated Poca and Buffalo in the Region IV tournament following a win over Wayne in their regular season finale.
Charleston Catholic has made their way this season with just eight players on their roster. Senior Mary Rushworth leads the Irish in scoring (14.9) and steals (1.9). Sophomore Nora Aliff (12.0 points per game) leads the Irish in rebounding (8.4). Senior Ilyauna Evans averages 12.3 points per game.
2021, 2023 and 2024 state champion Wyoming East has won regional championships in six consecutive seasons. The Warriors defeated River View and Westside in the Region III tournament.
East won their first six games of the season and they come to Charleston on a five-game winning streak.
Four of Wyoming East’s six losses have come against state tournament qualifiers.
Three senior guards average double digits in points per game for the Warriors — Abi Baker (18), Kyndal Lusk (14) and Rylee Brown (10).
Class A:
No. 1 Gilmer County (22-2) vs. No. 8 Webster County (12-11) – Tuesday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m.
The defending state champion Titans are seeking their third title under head coach Amy Chapman since the 2016 season. Gilmer has split a pair of games against 2025 state runner-up Tug Valley with each team winning on the other’s home floor. Regional round victories over Hannan and Tolsia allowed the Titans to secure a fifth consecutive trip to the state tournament and their eighth in the last 11 years.
Gilmer County is 7-2 against state tournament qualifiers. They won the Little Kanawha Conference Tournament title with a 41-31 win over Class AA state qualifier Williamstown.
Senior Ava Dobbins leads Gilmer in scoring at 16.6 points per game. Her twin sister Blair Dobbins and fellow senior Lena Frymier both average 10.1 points per game.
Webster County is in the state tournament for the second consecutive season and for the fifth time in the last six years. The Highlanders fell to conference rival Gilmer County twice during the regular season (59-17 and 68-13). Webster defeated Mount View in their regional opener before going on the road to Sherman to clinch their Region III co-title.
After a 5-8 start to the season, Webster County has won seven of their last ten games.
Senior Maddie Williams leads the Highlanders in scoring (12.0). Junior Beth Case is the team’s leading rebounder (9.1)
No. 2 Tug Valley (19-4) vs. No. 7 Greater Beckley Christian (16-7) – Tuesday, March 10 at 1 p.m.
Tug Valley returns to the state tournament after finishing as the runners-up to Gilmer County a year ago. The Panthers have just one loss against a Class A opponent, splitting a home-and-home series with GCHS. Tug Valley defeated Calhoun County and Wirt County to earn the Region IV co-championship. TVHS is seeking their first state championship since 2021.
Three Panthers average double-digits in scoring. Senior Haven Deskins leads the way at 13.5 points per game ahead of Bailee Hall (10.9) and Kylie DeBoard (10.0). Hall is the team’s leading rebounder (14.4, 7.5 offensive).
Greater Beckley Christian is headed to the state tournament for the first time since the 2011 season. GBC defeated Richwood and Greenbrier West to emerge from Region III as co-champions.
Leah Adkins leads Greater Beckley Christian in scoring at 14.7 points per game. She surpassed the 1,000-point career mark in the regional final game. Whitney Bibb averages 13.7 points per game and Aislinn Pelfrey is the team’s leading rebounder (12.7).
No. 3 St. Marys (20-4) vs. No. 6 Pocahontas County (19-2) – Tuesday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m.
St. Marys has played their way to Charleston for the second consecutive season after reaching the Class AA semifinal round a year ago. The Blue Devils have won 12 consecutive games, including regional round victories over Valley and five-time defending regional champion Cameron. SMHS is 3-3 against state tournament qualifiers with all three wins coming against Ritchie County.
Junior Brynnley Bulluck leads the Blue Devils in scoring at 25.7 points per game. Anna Bennett averages 12.7 points per game and she is the team’s leading rebounder (9.8). Laney Watkins (11.7) also scores in double-digits.
St. Marys does not have a senior on their roster.
Pocahontas County is in the state tournament field for the second time in the last three seasons. The Warriors defeated Union and Tygarts Valley to qualify through Region II.
Junior Allyson Taylor leads PCHS in scoring (16.1) and rebounding (14.2, 7.9 offensive). Sophomore Savana Sharp averages 15.3 points per game while senior Calli Propst (14.7) and junior Alexis Arbogast (12.9) also lead the way for the Warriors.
No. 4 Tucker County (17-5) vs. No. 5 Ritchie County (15-7) – Tuesday, March 10 at 9 p.m.
The state’s longest streak of consecutive state tournament appearances continued when Tucker County locked up their 22nd straight regional championship. The Mountain Lions defeated Pendleton County in their lone regional game. All of TCHS’ losses came against opponents in higher classifications. Tucker knocked off defending state champion Gilmer County, 46-37 on February 16.
Senior Addi Moats leads Tucker in scoring (11.9 points per game) while Makenna Evans chips in with 10.5 points per game. Evans also leads the team in rebounding (8.7).
Ritchie County returns to the state tournament after qualifying in Class AA last season. The Rebels defeated Clay-Battelle and Parkersburg Catholic to advance through the Region I tournament. Five of their losses have come against state tournament qualifiers.
Junior Elsa Law leads Ritchie County in scoring (21.1), rebounding (8.0), assists (5.7) and steals (6.3).