Week 11 Top Performers: Small School
Week 11 (2/12-2/17) is the last full week of the WV High School basketball season for boys and we’re here to wrap it up. Braylon Ward Braylon Ward 6'1" | PG Union Educational Complex | 2027 State WV had a…
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Continue ReadingWeek 11 (2/12-2/17) is the last full week of the WV High School basketball season for boys and we’re here to wrap it up.
Braylon Ward Braylon Ward 6'1" | PG Union Educational Complex | 2027 State WV had a tough but productive week posting over three losses 21 points and 7 rebounds vs Turkeyfoot, 15 points 9 assists vs Tygarts Valley and 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists vs Pendleton County. Braylon has been a bright spot for his Union squad who play a very challenging schedule for the small WV school.
Landon Thomas Landon Thomas 6'2" | PF Doddridge County | 2026 WV posted another solid outing vs Tygarts Valley posting 11 points and 12 rebounds. The rangy and athletic forward is equally effective on the defensive end while being able to guard multiple positions. The two sport standout is starting to carve his niche with a Doddridge squad who’s getting hot at the right time of year.
Maki Cary Maki Cary 5'10" | PG Teays Valley Christian | 2025 State WV never disappoints and this week was no exception. Cary poured in 26, 16 and 21 through the three rounds of the WVCAT tournament which included an MVP award performance and most importantly a championship ring. Cary now looks towards AAU season and will announce his intentions soon.
Ronny Griest Ronny Griest 6'1" | CG Moorefield | 2024 State WV popped off for 14 points and an impressive 13 rebounds vs Berkley Springs team in week 11. Griest has been a steady force that opposing coaches have to prepare for. Griest is one of the few small school standouts in the EP in a region starved for attention.
Ashton Gute Ashton Gute 5'7" | PG Cross Lanes Christian | 2024 State WV finished this season with nothing less than impressive performances in the WVCAT dropping 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in the first round and following it up in a semi final loss with 31 points.
Mikey Mitchell Mikey Mitchell 5'9" | CG Tucker County | 2026 WV came alive to make his first report appearance with a bang scoring 19 points to help the #1 Tucker County squad defeat Tug Valley.
Brady Strode Brady Strode 6'2" | SG Tyler Consolidated | 2025 State WV torched Madonna for 21 points and 7 rebounds but most importantly two free throws to win it with four seconds left on the clock, Strode followed that up with 20 in a week 11 win over South Harrison.