WVSSAC Boys State Tourney: Class A
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The WVSSAC Boys State Tourney is underway here in Charleston. Let’s look into some of the opening day results from the Class A ranks right here. Tucker County HS (Hambleton) defeated Pendleton County HS (Franklin) in the opener 59-45. This…
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Continue ReadingThe WVSSAC Boys State Tourney is underway here in Charleston. Let’s look into some of the opening day results from the Class A ranks right here.
Tucker County HS (Hambleton) defeated Pendleton County HS (Franklin) in the opener 59-45. This was the 3rd meeting between the two schools this season. The Mountain Lions were led in scoring by Haden Wamsley with 17 points. Sophomore Owen Knotts Owen Knotts 6'5" | PF Tucker County | 2024 State WV finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds in the win.
The Wildcats finished the season at (19-4). Clayton Kisamore finished with 14 points, Cole Day 10 points and Jacob Beachler Jacob Beachler 6'6" | PF Pendleton County | 2023 WV 7 points and added 7 blocks.
Great Beckley Christian the 7th seed defeated defending Class A State Champion Man HS 63-57. The Crusaders had to forfeit 9 wins after using an ineligible player will Tucker County HS in the semifinals. Greater Beckley Christian (6-20) were led in scoring by Kendrick Wilson Kendrick Wilson 6'0" | PG Greater Beckley Christian | 2024 GA with 20 points, Kaden Smallwood Kaden Smallwood 6'1" | PG Greater Beckley Christian | 2022 State WV 18 points and John Rose John Rose 6'0" | SG Greater Beckley Christian | 2023 WV 11 points.
The Man HS Hillbillies finish the season at (22-3) under Head Coach T.J. Blevins. Radford baseball signee Caleb Blevins Caleb Blevins 6'3" | SF Man | 2022 State WV led the Hillbillies with 20 points. Aden Martin added 18 points while Jeremiah Harless Jeremiah Harless 6'3" | SG Man | 2022 State WV chipped in with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Harlee fouled out with 3:59 left in the game with the Hillbillies leading 55-48.
The Crusaders finished the game on a 15-2 run to advance to the semifinals on Thursday.
The James Monroe HS (Lindside) had little problems with Madonna HS (Weirton) 83-46 in the opening round. The Mavericks move to (26-0) on the season while the Blue Dons finish the year at (18-7). The Mavericks jumped out to 36-10 halftime lead and never looked back. Junior Eli Allen Eli Allen 6'4" | PG James Monroe | 2023 WV finished the game with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Shad Sauvage Shad Sauvage 6'0" | PG James Monroe | 2022 State WV finished with 16 points, Josh Burks 11 points and Collin Fox 10 points.
Madonna HS which is located 292 miles away from James Monroe HS on opposite ends of the state were led in scoring by Anthony Mascio with 12 points and Evan Bone contributed 11 points.
#4 Huntington St Joes defeated #5 Cameron HS 71-62 in the last Class A of the day. Zavion Johnson Zavion Johnson 5'10" | CG St Joseph Catholic | 2022 State WV and Jesse Muncy Jesse Muncy 5'10" | CG Huntington St Josephs | 2022 State WV led the way with 19 points apiece in the win. Caden Ehirim added 17 points and 7 rebounds
The Dragons were led in scoring by Lance Hartley with 18 points and 11 rebounds while Trevor Beresford 17 points and 20 rebounds.
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