Championship Saturday begins with a premier Class A showdown as the #1 Greater Beckley Christian Crusaders take on the #2 Tug Valley Panthers for the 2026 WVSSAC Boys Class A Basketball State Championship.

📍 Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
🕘 Pregame: 9:40 AM ET
🏀 Tip-off: 10:00 AM ET

Tug Valley enters seeking a third straight state title, led by senior standout Braydun Ferris, whose leadership and scoring ability have defined the Panthers’ championship run.

Greater Beckley Christian counters with a disciplined and efficient group, featuring Javonte Spencer and Iziah Gordon, combining for high-level production throughout the tournament.

Two top seeds collide with everything on the line in Charleston.

Game produced by MetroNews Television.