Wise Central wins first boys basketball region title

Victory marks historic achievement for school's boys basketball program

Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:55am

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Wise Central High School in Big Stone Gap, Virginia has won its first-ever boys basketball regional championship, a historic achievement for a program more known for its dominant girls basketball team.

Why it matters

Wise Central's boys basketball team has long lived in the shadow of the school's powerhouse girls program, which has won multiple state titles. This regional championship represents a breakthrough moment for the boys team and a chance for the school to celebrate success across both its boys and girls basketball programs.

The details

Wise Central defeated Graham High School to claim the Region 2D boys basketball title, the first regional championship in the history of the school's boys basketball program. The victory marks a significant milestone for a team that has traditionally played second fiddle to the girls squad, which has established itself as one of the top programs in the state.

  • Wise Central won the Region 2D boys basketball title on March 1, 2026.

The players

Wise Central High School

A public high school located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, known historically for the strength of its girls basketball program.

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The takeaway

Wise Central's boys basketball team has finally emerged from the shadow of the school's dominant girls program, proving it can achieve success at the regional level and earn its own place in the school's athletic legacy.