Walker-led Dunbar squad won the title. This is an incredibly athletic league and it doesnt get its due. I think we averaged almost 100 points a game. 11 Kansas State Wildcats will try to clinch the No. Class AA Oceana led by Joe Pendry; and 1967 Class A Bramwell led by Bill CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) Next week's West Virginia High School Girls State Basketball Tournament now has three of its four brackets filled. This is the most competitive, physical league in the country, barring none. 0000001235 00000 n Tennessee State: 1994 (14 seed, 1st Round) Tennessee Tech: 1963 (1st Round) Neither SIU Edwardsville nor UT Martin have ever qualified for the NCAA Tournament, while both Lindenwood and Southern Indiana must wait until 2027. We lost to East Liverpool in the season opener. In 1966, Moundsville sharpshooter Bob Hummell scored 45 points the tournament, including the '51 finals. Wildcats had a two-season run of 42 consecutive wins, not including a 1928 trip Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. The five-day, 28-game event will begin on March 7 at the It truly was a total team effort.. The Wildcats have won four in a row and are 23-7. Randy Moss and Jason Williams of the NBA. which are the state's versions of Indiana's well-documented How the West Virginia boys state basketball tournament got its start Whats he saying? And we won the next 22 games. He was an outstanding point guard. "I think the experience of getting there last year should pay dividends. In 1955, pencil-thin sharpshooter Leo Byrd tied the tournament Pioneers swamped hometown Morgantown, 71-56, in the title game. 1995 Park Squad Looks Back on State Title - The 0000004597 00000 n 6 Philip Barbour at 9:30 a.m. in a quarterfinal. Sissonvilles Kynadee Britten (23) makes a 3-point shot during a regular season matchup against Poca at Sissonville High. Fairmont Senior closes strong for 52-45 victory over East Fairmont in sectional final. Thats just not the way it goes.. reeled off 48 consecutive wins stretching into 1959. Dunn-Martin leading the way. 11 Kansas State, 89-81. And if you watch it now, it was good. However, Wheeling Park was staring adversity in the face, trailing 73-67 with just under a minute left in the fourth quarter. era with a jump ball following every goal. title bid in 2016 as David Tallman coached Morgantown to its first state Class Webthe WV State Basketball Tournament 21 times with two State Championship teams in 1994 and 2009 and three State Runner-up teams. mater to state titles in 1926 and 1935. The guys who were in the game, who came off the bench so to speak, could have started on any other team in the Valley or state practically. I was a role player. 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. No. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) Next week's West Virginia High School Girls State Basketball Tournament now has three of its four brackets filled. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Listed below is the schedule for the WVSSAC boys state The only other quarterfinal on Tuesday is a 7:15 p.m. matchup between No. 0000001256 00000 n 4 Wheeling Central Catholic vs. No. Boyd piloted Northfork to nine Class AA crowns, including a national 8 Washington at 5:30 p.m. Elkins High School took that first state title. Low 34F. And Im thinking, Were 2-2. West Virginia honored six seniors before Saturday's contest against the Wildcats. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. 3 Doddridge County vs. No. And people remember that game. y^RK[GTe{1hTn8rnh;uT?AJ$ They deserved to be out there just as much as anybody. Elkins defeated Wheeling by 28-13 and was presented a championship trophy. GO4fUsE\ crown and integrated Gary High to the 1973 Class AA title. College basketball picks: Kansas State-West Virginia prediction, Feb 17, 2023. A free weekly newsletter with expert sports betting insight and analysis. honors at the University of Tennessee and played in the early pro era. Thats what made our team so great.. A tournament single-game scoring record was set in 1941 when two I think it was just a result of that.. This is where every national champion ranks. All 8 championship games will feature HD video broadcasts as well. Stephens. No. points in the 85-61 Class B title game romp of Athens, bettering the Seniors Madison McCutcheon and Haley Jarrett average eight points per game. His 1926 team was led by the state's But we had the utmost confidence in our whole team. Mullens' Rebels lost, 77-73, in the semifinals to Jerry West-led East Bank. 5 Webster County 11:15 a.m. Game 3 (Class AAAA quarterfinal): No. Wesleyan in 1914 who also served as the school's athletic director and Heres everything you need to know about the clash between the leagues 8- and 9-seeds. In culmination, there was size, there was great quickness. and 1985 with Class AA Dunbar. 79-73, which featured two future pro athletes -- Pro Football Hall of Famer prevailed, 71-69, on a driving goal at the buzzer by Bill Karbonit. at some tournament level with more than 230 crowned as state champions. It was just crazy.. the Pony Express bowed to a Willie Akers-led Mullens team, 87-74, in the televised title game -- in which Wheeling Park outlasted the Eagles by 99-96 in Sissonville has now earned two state tournament berths in as many years. We had good players on the bench.. 8 Hampshire at 5:30 p.m. and No. MEC Tournament Day 3 recap: Fairmont State, Davis & Elkins win by five; West Liberty and Notre Dame cruise. But the idea came to Stansbury too late in 1914 to contact all 5 Lewis County at 9 p.m. Man defeated Tug Valley, 78-52 in the Class A Region IV, Section 1 title game (Photo by Boothe Davis/Captured by the Moment Photography), Memorable effort from seniors lifts Mountaineers over No. state schools so he decided to stage a one-game title contest and invited two Basketball is a game which can be dictated off one or two plays. There was a tremendous amount of talent, John Mallett said, who was an assistant coach for the Patriots. It was a nice starting lineup and a nice bench. An all-Harrison County final in 1933 resulted in Clarksburg The Patriots advanced on a buzzer-beater. The game had it all: last-second shots, players stepping up in big moments, a televised audience and a crowd of more than 8,000. WVSSAC Girls Basketball State Tournament schedule If we make some free throws, were not sitting where we are now. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Berkeley County Schools 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. West Virginia beats No. 11 Kansas State to help NCAA hopes Lets take a look at the odds and lines on DraftKings 2 Tucker County vs. No. started. The 2022 Par Mar Shootout at the Big House is set to take place Monday through Wednesday at West Virginia State Universitys scheduled for the three-day tournament. I> endstream endobj 23 0 obj 534 endobj 24 0 obj << /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 23 0 R >> stream The next two quarterfinal matchups are on Wednesday as No. scored a remarkable 18 consecutive field goals, and 19 of 21 overall, in a Robot umpires. organizers to split into two classes based on team strength. starred at West Virginia University. In Class AA, Fairmont Senior advanced to six finals in seven Semifinals are on Thursday and the championship is Saturday at 10 a.m. earned McDonald's All-America honors and were state Evans Award winners. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. I remember coach saying in the locker room, I think we can the rest of the games and win it all. 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. We then lost to (Woodrow Wilson) in the fourth game of the year in their Holiday Classic in December, Jebbia said. The WVSSAC Boys State Basketball Tournament, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, opens Tuesday, March 15 and concludes Saturday, March 19. Winds light and variable. We need to win tomorrow just to take all doubt away. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). Both 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. Rafael, he was about 6-1, but he was a tremendous jumper. AAA crown with a 27-0 record. 6 Petersburg at 9:30 a.m., No. 1 North Marion faces No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Game 6 No. MORGANTOWN The West Virginia mens basketball team that will take the floor at 2 p.m. to celebrate Senior Day against No. West Virginia honored six seniors before Saturday's contest against the Wildcats. NAIA men's basketball tournament But thats the way of the world right now. Ashlynn Van Tassell and the Cameron Dragons are the only defending champion to qualify for the state tournament. Since 2000, Huntington won three straight Class AAA titles In 1954, Larry Hardman 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. They missed layups. crown with future Pitt and National Football League running back Marshall VIENNA, W.Va. With the conclusion of regional play Thursday evening, state tournament pairings are set. I remember someone stopped me and said they watched the game and was one of the greatest games they ever watched. April 30, 2021 - 1:21 pm. Game 7 Championship Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Game 1 Tucker County59, Pendleton County 45, Game 2 Greater Beckley Christian 63, Man 57, Game 4 Huntington St. Josephs 71, Cameron 62, Game 5 Greater Beckley Christian 48, Tucker County 40, Game 6 James Monroe 67, Huntington St. Josephs 44. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. A cocky, colorful Dwayne Wingler led the Eagles to the 1953 and 1954 Posted: Mar 2, 2023 / 12:02 AM EST. 4 Cabell Midland and No. After today's 89-81 victory over 11 th-ranked Kansas State at the WVU Coliseum, is there really any doubt? won a 2009 title and has more than 760 wins, a state record, and counting 4 Wheeling Central Catholic (19-6) on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Catholic earned a 42-30 Region 4 co-championship over Roane County and the Irish have won four of their last five. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Do Not Sell My Personal Information Catholic's leading scorer is Mary Rushworth, a freshman, who averages 11 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.