Day one of the WVSSAC Girls High School Basketball State Tournament tips off from the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center with a full slate of six quarterfinal matchups across Class A and Class AA. The action begins early and builds toward championship Saturday, where four state champions will be crowned.

The opening game features St. Marys vs Pocahontas County in a Class A 3-vs-6 matchup. St. Marys enters the state tournament riding a 12-game winning streak after knocking off five-time defending regional champion Cameron. The Blue Devils are led by junior star Brinley Bullock, who averages 25.7 points per game. Pocahontas County counters with Allison Taylor, a dominant presence averaging a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds per game.

In the Class AA bracket, Charleston Catholic faces Wyoming East in a highly anticipated 4-vs-5 showdown between the last two state champions. Charleston Catholic is led by senior Mary Rushworth, while Wyoming East features standout guard Abbey Baker, part of a dynamic Warriors backcourt.

Class A action continues with Tug Valley vs Greater Beckley Christian, as the Panthers look to return to championship Saturday after falling in last year’s title game. Tug Valley is paced by Haven Deskins, while Greater Beckley Christian returns to the state tournament for the first time in 15 years, led by 1,000-point scorer Leah Atkins.

Defending Class A champion Gilmer County also takes the floor against Webster County. The Titans have reached the state tournament eight times in the last 11 years and are led by senior post Ava Dobbins, who averages 16.6 points per game.

Later in the day, James Monroe battles Lincoln in another Class AA quarterfinal. The Mavericks are led by Lydia Dunlap, averaging 17.9 points and 8.9 rebounds, while Lincoln relies on Andrea Rockwell, who brings a double-double average to the Cougars lineup.

The final game of the night features Tucker County vs Ritchie County in a Class A matchup. Tucker County extends the state’s longest streak of tournament appearances at 22 consecutive years, while Ritchie County is led by prolific scorer Elsa Law, averaging 21 points and eight rebounds per game.

Stay tuned for full coverage, highlights, and analysis from the WVSSAC Girls Basketball State Tournament throughout the week.

Teams Featured:
St. Marys | Pocahontas County | Charleston Catholic | Wyoming East | Tug Valley | Greater Beckley Christian | Gilmer County | Webster County | James Monroe | Lincoln | Tucker County | Ritchie County

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