High School Sports Archives


YesterdayMarch 7, 2026

Parkersburg outlasts Buckhannon-Upshur 71-69 in double overtime

Quinten Wilson scored 26 points, including a three-pointer late in regulation to pull the Big Reds even. The visitors then prevailed in the second overtime after Wilson fouled out.

FridayMarch 6, 2026

University, Parkersburg involved in tight Division I race ahead of final day; Ripley maintains lead in Division II

Cameron is in front in Division 3. The championship round will be contested Saturday.

Week 8 Power Rankings: GW, Chapmanville, Wheeling Central and Tug Valley close regular season on top

Riverside, Wayne join top 10 in respective classifications, while Charleston Catholic rises.

2026 WVSSAC Girls Basketball State Tournament schedule

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — 32 teams have qualified for the WVSSAC Girls Basketball State Tournament. The five-day, 28-game event 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

ThursdayMarch 5, 2026

Greenbrier East holds off Capital, 55-52

The Spartans never trailed in the second half in a matchup of two teams that combined for 33 regular season wins.

Photo gallery: Winfield defeats Point Pleasant, 63-32

WINFIELD, W.Va. — Photo gallery from Winfield’s 63-32 win over Point Pleasant in the Class AAA Region IV semifinals. The Generals will host Nitro in the regional final round on March 10. (Photo gallery courtesy of Ben Queen/www.BenQueenPhotography.com)

University, Ripley out to early leads at state wrestling

— Story by David Walsh, Photo gallery by Will Wotring HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Divisions I and II are going as expected after Thursday night’s opening round in the 78th West Virginia High School State Wrestling Tournament at Mountain Health Network Arena. University, seeking a third straight large school title, and Parkersburg found themselves in the

WVSSAC Class AA Girls Basketball State Tournament schedule

The tournament begins March 10 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

WednesdayMarch 4, 2026

Law and order: Rebels’ junior guard controls contest to lift Ritchie County past Parkersburg Catholic, 65-47

RCHS scored the first nine points and 28 in the opening quarter, while never trailing to secure a spot in the Class A state tournament.

Photo gallery: John Marshall defeats Fairmont Senior, 47-30 in Class AAA Region I final

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Photo gallery from John Marshall’s 47-30 win over Fairmont Senior in the Class AAA Region I co-finals. (Photo gallery courtesy of Robert Ovies Sports Photography)

St. Marys returns to the state tournament with 72-31 win over Cameron

Junior Brynnley Bulluck led the Blue Devils with 26 points.

WVSSAC Class A Girls Basketball State Tournament schedule

The tournament begins March 10 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

WVSSAC Class AAAA Girls Basketball State Tournament schedule

The tournament begins March 10 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

TuesdayMarch 3, 2026

Quite a Knight: Hampshire senior Della Knight sparks Trojans in 55-52 victory at Lewis County

The Trojans shot the ball well in the first half, relied on defense in the third quarter and got a timely basket late from senior Della Knight, who led her team with 18 points.

East Fairmont returns to Charleston with 69-28 win over Grafton

The Bees are regional champions for the fourth consecutive season.

Photo gallery: Keyser clinches state tourney spot with 58-21 win over Elkins

KEYSER, W.Va. — Photo gallery from Keyser’s 58-21 win over Elkins in the Class AAA Region II co-finals. (Photo gallery by Will Wotring)

WVSSAC Class AAA Girls Basketball State Tournament schedule

The state tournament begins March 10 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.

House repeals “transfer portal” while Senate approves Cohen Craddock Safety bill

Measures head to Senate and House with 10 days left in session.