WVSSAC Semifinal Friday Preview | Full Slate Breakdown
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Semifinal Friday is set at the WVSSAC Boys Basketball State Tournament as teams battle for a spot in Saturday’s championship games on Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center.
The day tips off with a Class AA showdown between Bluefield and Wyoming East, as Brock Johnson looks to build on his 30-point performance in the quarterfinals. Bluefield counters with a strong duo in Jace Smith and Ricky Dunford.
In Class AAA, top-seeded Chapmanville faces Winfield behind a balanced attack led by Dakota Dalton, Eli Smith, and Keaton Terry, while Owen Taylor leads the Generals.
Wayne meets Wheeling Central Catholic in another Class AA semifinal, where Eli Sancomb enters off a historic triple-double performance.
The evening session features a Class AAAA clash between Noah Lewis and Washington, followed by Bridgeport vs North Marion, where Maddox Batson delivered a game-winning putback in the quarterfinals.
The nightcap brings a marquee AAAA matchup between Morgantown and Spring Mills. Waylen Calistra leads Morgantown after a dominant 32-point performance, while Spring Mills looks to continue its balanced offensive attack.
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