Menchville routs Deep Creek in state semifinals

Star player's teammates step up in dominant victory

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Menchville High School's girls basketball team cruised to a decisive victory over Deep Creek in the state semifinals, with the team's supporting cast leading the way. Maddie Leach, the squad's star player who averages 25.2 points per game, contributed 15 points, but it was her teammates who scored the majority of the points during an early game-clinching run.

Why it matters

Menchville's ability to win convincingly without relying solely on their star player demonstrates the team's depth and balance, which will be crucial as they advance deeper into the state tournament.

The details

Menchville's supporting players stepped up in a big way, scoring the majority of the points during an early run that put the game out of reach for Deep Creek. This team-oriented approach allowed Menchville to cruise to a comfortable victory, showcasing their versatility and ability to win in different ways.

  • The game took place on March 3, 2026.

The players

Maddie Leach

Menchville's star player who averages 25.2 points per game.

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The takeaway

Menchville's ability to win convincingly without relying solely on their star player demonstrates the team's depth and balance, which will be crucial as they advance deeper into the state tournament.