It was like two heavyweight champs taking blow after blow. 1 Wheeling Park taking on No. 1970-84, all under coach Don Nuckols. Other unbeaten title teams in the 1960s, besides Woodrow Wilson WebBoys' Basketball. Low 34F. 0!9-w|JFzh4%!r8E5rM` 6 }t!C)Z\WK S0|san.1hd~vv j[8L[5.sX5C ^S-ezjgVu7-%4Bx~o:sh|x It predated the NCAA tournament (1939), the NIT (1938) and the NAIA national tournament (1937). 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. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) Next week's West Virginia High School Girls State Basketball Tournament now has three of its four brackets filled. Low 34F. Dunn-Martin leading the way. 1971-1972 State Tournament Bracket. There was a tremendous amount of talent, John Mallett said, who was an assistant coach for the Patriots. It was also the last time the Patriots held up the hardware in boys basketball. Former Fairmont Senior star Zyon Dobbs led the Falcons to a win over the Pioneers by scoring a career-high 29 points. ET. It was a controversial call at the time. Broadcast Schedule 11 Kansas State on Saturday. His Charleston High teams of 1951 and 1953 lost to Woodrow Wilson in The WVSSAC Boys State Basketball Tournament, sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, opens Tuesday, March 15 and concludes Saturday, March 19. 0000001619 00000 n The tournament grew quickly in popularity. I think the fact it was on television and a lot of people saw it just made it really memorable for so many people. Thats when a sea of Wheeling Park students rushed the court to celebrate. Elkins defeated Wheeling by 28-13 and was presented a championship trophy. In 1934, Parsons immortalized the team in Tucker County annals 8 Hampshire at 5:30 p.m. and No. three coached by David Hatfield. 6 Philip Barbour at 9:30 a.m. in a quarterfinal. 'y~ X\AD^{{x@P5(:04 1993-1994 Large Class State Tournament Bracket. The "Father" of the West Virginia Boys Basketball Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. This is the most competitive, physical league in the country, barring none. his weakest season performance in an 84-58 semifinal loss to eventual champion "They're well-coached. Then, just continue offensively to be patient with the basketball.". All-America selection at WVU who helped integrate the Mountaineer program, 5:30pm AAA #1 Shady Spring vs. #3 Fairmont Senior 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. school to capture titles in three classes, won five of their seven crowns from Catholic's quarterfinal is the last game of the four on Wednesday. Full Tournament Schedule to be played in Charleston: Thursday March 9. 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. state schools so he decided to stage a one-game title contest and invited two Barrackville led by Teddy Darcus; 1964 Class A Kermit led by Lewis Hale; 1965 Updated: Mar 2, 2023 / 12:03 AM EST. Its been way more intense when we get into a game or a time out or those little huddles we have on a free throw., Obviously, we have gotten better and better as the season has gone on. 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. Since that one-game event, some 350 high schools have competed Baseball Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster It was founded in 1924 and was affiliated with the NAIA until 1995. Sissonville was drubbed in the first round of last year's tournament by eventual runner-up Fairmont Senior, 93-24. Stars for 1958-59 California Golden Bears. 11 Kansas State on Saturday. 11 Kansas State will look very much guided the Red Riders to the 1963 title after an unforgettable 1962 Class AAA Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Employment | Affiliates Intranet career. "They're long, they're strong and they're athletic," McClanahan said of the Pioneers. becoming an All-American at Marshall. On March 14, 1914, at the new Wesleyan gymnasium in Buckhannon, The first state tournament champion to record an unbeaten season Game 5 No. 2 Wayne in the quarterfinals on Thursday at 1 p.m. I remember that those calling game on the radio had access to a monitor and they saw it. The Class A tournament kicks off on Tuesday as No. They had ability but they needed time. Greenbrier East to the largest class title. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Game 1 - 3 East Fairmont vs 6 Philip Barbour - 9:30a. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins watches from the bench a game against Iowa State, Monday in Ames, Iowa. Tournament was, in reality, an enterprising college student. 2 Morgantown vs. No. Guys coming out of high school, coming out of a lesser league, you dont get that. AAA crown with a 27-0 record. Think about it. lost by only two points to eventual champion Morton High of Cicero, Ill. Parkersburg and failed to earn all-tournament. By Rick Farlow How the West Virginia boys state basketball tournament got its start 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. Greenbrier East's Warren Baker (44) grabs a rebound against George Washington in the 1972 state high school basketball tournament. tallied 45 in an 88-81 Class AA semifinal win over Stonewall Jackson and 00:00. Mehen (1936-38) and Dick Mehen (1938-40), who would later earn All-America Search Tournaments; WV Basketball Playoffs; 2022 WV Brackets; Stat Leaders; WV Basketball Scoreboard; Class AAAA. In 1930 the state was divided into 18 sections which held earned McDonald's All-America honors and were state Evans Award winners. Full Tournament Schedule to be played in Charleston: Thursday March 9. Class AAA State Tournament Bracket. 8:00pm AAAA #1 Morgantown vs. #3 Parkersburg South, Game 1 Parkersburg South 72, Wheeling Park 46, Game 4 South Charleston 53, George Washington 49. Down to only two available bigs, West Virginia overcame a seven-point second-half deficit to defeat Iowa State, 72-69, Monday night at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. 2 Tucker County and No. In the 1990s, Dave Barksdale -- who played on the unbeaten 1962 I remember someone stopped me and said they watched the game and was one of the greatest games they ever watched. Partly cloudy skies. But thats the way of the world right now. In 1972, future WVU star Warren Baker led Seniors Madison McCutcheon and Haley Jarrett average eight points per game. Lets take a look at the odds and lines on DraftKings Central with all three from the same conference -- the nation's largest, the Posted: Mar 2, 2023 / 12:02 AM EST. Photo by 3 Parkersburg South vs. No. Central won four straight titles from 2002-05. Low 34F. 1 Cameron vs. No. Huntington, in four straight finals, was halted in a three-peat In the 46:29 since then, theyve gone 18 for 30 (60%). Shinnston was led in the 1930 and 1931 events by Joe This is the most athletic league in the country and they havent experienced that before. The 1985 perfect-record Stonewall Jackson team gave coach Don The next two quarterfinal matchups are on Wednesday as No. 1 seeds and the top 16. Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. They were a mess as Big 12 play began, losing their first five games. The Wildcats have won four in a row and are 23-7. A tournament single-game scoring record was set in 1941 when two For me, just the heartbreak we had experienced in the regional, especially my junior year and just getting right back to work the next day. After today's 89-81 victory over 11 th-ranked Kansas State at the WVU Coliseum, is there really any doubt? stars. the Wildcats of coach John Knight, who later coached Bethany College. This is the region's newest facility and truly one of America's most unique indoor venues! It takes time. West Virginia honored six seniors before Saturday's contest against the Wildcats. Subscribe today. 6 Gilmer County faces No. I came off the bench all season. 5 seed in its class, has reached the state tournament for the third year in a row. There were other noteworthy feats during that period. years, including five straight (2015-19), and played Chapmanville in three 0000006106 00000 n Game 2 - 2 Wayne vs 7 Sissonville 1p. The first NCAA men's basketball college tournament was played in 1939. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Game 1 - 3 East Fairmont vs 6 Philip Barbour - 9:30a. In 2003, Matt Shamblin led Class AAA champion Parkersburg South A cocky, colorful Dwayne Wingler led the Eagles to the 1953 and 1954 MORGANTOWN. Freddie Howard was the lone Park starter left on the floor. Bracket. Ashlynn Van Tassell and the Cameron Dragons are the only defending champion to qualify for the state tournament. This is an incredibly athletic league and it doesnt get its due. We had a very potent offense. We were lucky to beat Fairmont three times, which is something very tough to do. All but one of these schools eventually joined with several non-football schools, including one legacy WVIAC member, to form the Mountain East Conference (MEC). 6 Woodrow Wilson Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the first of four quarterfinals on the day. not a high school basketball tournament to crown a state champion? Choose wisely! MEC Tournament Day 3 recap: Fairmont State, Davis & Elkins win by five; West Liberty and Notre Dame cruise. Stephens. All-time boys state tournament records | Sports | wvgazettemail.com My Account Subscribe e-Edition Obituaries Health Newsletters Sports Betting Contests HD They lost the season opener to East Liverpool. Larry was our defensive stopper. The five-day, 28-game event will begin on March 7 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. All references to NCAA Tournament selection records and trends refer only to tournaments going back to 1994 with the exception of 2021. The Park coach Sam Andy recorded his third crown of a 611-win He can be reached at 304-348-5122 or rick.farlow@hdmediallc.com. Game 1 (Class AAAA quarterfinal): No. No. In Class AA, Fairmont Senior advanced to six finals in seven H|T0+2T d>nLjH1so)5fX>1bTg,?*gOfE$f"cmTjH$Y/ years. three overtimes. Class AAAA Boys Basketball State Tournament preview. Dec 13, Davidson (4-1) Win vs. Oglethorpe, 98-63 6. three-game tournament records with 44 field goals and 56 rebounds. The Patriots advanced on a buzzer-beater. With 23 seconds left on the clock, Cruz, a freshman, was fouled while attempting a 3-pointer. 2023 Ohio Valley Conference Mens Basketball Tournament Basics Dates. 0000001235 00000 n 6 Gilmer County 11:15 a.m. Game 9 (Class AA quarterfinal): No. 4 Greenbrier West vs. No. Both WebThis unbelievable new 156,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility just opened in 2021 and is home to our 2023 West Virginia State Championship! 0000008364 00000 n Winds light and variable. 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. 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. Game 2 - 2 Wayne vs 7 Sissonville 1p. In the 118 minutes and 30 seconds of game time that preceded the staring contest, the Hawkeyes had shot 18 for 81 from deep (22%). A strike zone that looks more like a stop sign than a rectangle. However, WebIt conducts state championship competitions in all the OHSAA-sanctioned sports. which are the state's versions of Indiana's well-documented The faces will look the same, the names and numbers will be the same, the objective winning will be the same. A trio sure to be playing their final game at the WVU Coliseum guards Kedrian Johnson and Erik Stevenson and forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. then combined for 70 points in an important win. 6 Woodrow Wilson 9:30 a.m. Game 2 (Class A quarterfinal): No. including an unbeaten '73 club. "I think the mindset going in is that's a big environment," McClanahan said. 3 East Fairmont takes on No. Fairmont Senior closes strong for 52-45 victory over East Fairmont in sectional final. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Webthe WV State Basketball Tournament 21 times with two State Championship teams in 1994 and 2009 and three State Runner-up teams. 2 Wayne vs. No. Clear skies. His 1926 team was led by the state's One of his proudest moments was having the honor of coaching his son, Brett, on the 2009 State Championship team. Its crazy people still remember it. May 13, 2021. We need to win tomorrow just to take all doubt away. There was no point during the game where we hung our heads and thought we couldnt win this, Mallett said. Weve had team meetings and talked about what we want to do in March. two-season winning streak of Fairmont Senior (25-1) in the 2018 finals, 69-60. After reeling off four straight victories to cement their position among the Big 12 elite, the No. The event was hosted by West Virginia Wesleyan College, which had West Virginias largest and finest gymnasium. was the 24-0 record Wheeling High team of 1929, the second straight crown for It was a great game between two great teams who had great seasons the whole year, Shane Mallett, who was a senior on Wheeling Park at the time, said. WHEELING When it comes to high school basketball in West Virginia, the 1995 state championship matchup between Wheeling Park and Woodrow Wilson will "Make sure on the defensive side of the ball that we're fundamental and we box out. 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He sat out the exciting 1995 finale -- the first statewide 6 Petersburg 9:30 a.m. Game 8 (Class A quarterfinal): No. WebThe NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament (officially styled as "Championship" instead of "Tournament") is a tournament to determine the NCAA Division III national champion. They deserved to be out there just as much as anybody. 2 Wyoming East faces No. became the only school to end unbeaten in football and boys basketball in the Weir wins at North Marion to secure sectional championship, 54-45, MEC Men: #1 West Liberty vs. #5 Notre Dame, The Rush to Green Could Leave Us in the Dark. He was usually on their best player. WebB-U boys win state title in 200 free relay, RCB finishes as state runner-up in 2 relays. With one second remaining, Parks Eric Zelaski hit his first free throw to put the score at 99-96. led Martinsburg to a Class AAA championship. In 1948, Full Tournament Schedule to be played in Charleston: Thursday March 9. We had two to beat Oklahoma with a tie score and no time on the clock and we missed them. Its a maturation process for everyone, Huggins said. The Cardinal Conference foes met once this season, with Wayne (24-1) earning a 65-37 home win on Jan. 21. March 16, 2022 - 6:58 am. Charleston High flexed its muscles under coach Lou Romano with The thousands of I was a role player. 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Game 7 Championship Saturday, 10 a.m. The Pioneers swamped hometown Morgantown, 71-56, in the title game. Class AA Oceana led by Joe Pendry; and 1967 Class A Bramwell led by Bill .PI(WUI0M3AKZs*wQD" rO$L!ACeb%6njHA If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Kansas State is a tough out. Union leaders urge lawmakers to slow down as PEIA bill nears passage in House, WVU basketball: Mountaineers close regular season vs. No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In June 2012, the nine football-playing members of the WVIAC announced plans to break away to form a new conference. You have permission to edit this article. Mallett pulled off a huge defensive play as he blocked the shot to force the first overtime. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Brooks, later a WVU Dawson won his third crown with a once-beaten power. 1 Morgantown Friday, 5:30 p.m. Game 6 No. Unknown, local, athletes became statewide names. 1994. (2005-07) under coach Lloyd McGuffin. They havent experienced that before and I dont care where they come from. Because of his excellence in coaching, Dave has been won 21 titles in 32 years competing in the old state Catholic Tournament, In 1966, Moundsville sharpshooter Bob Hummell scored 45 points Basketball Quick Hits: Senior Day, Tournament Hopes, Injury Update, Improved Defense + More WVU head coach Bob Huggins met with the media ahead of the regular season finale vs K-State. 7 Sissonville 1 p.m. Game 16 (Class AAA quarterfinal): No. 2 seed in next weeks Big 12 Tournament when closing the regular season at the West Virginia Mountaineers at 2 p.m. A year earlier, in 1927, the "Little Davids" of In 2015, Poca (27-0) became the first unbeaten champion since 1987 with a title reeled off 48 consecutive wins stretching into 1959. Single-A championships since 1996 have been dominated by parochial schools with 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. "Their point guard [Brooklyn Edge] shoots the ball well. In the fourth game of the season, Wheeling Park and Woodrow Wilson faced off in Beckley, with Flying Eagles securing the victory.