Cave Spring Upset by William Byrd in Region 3D Quarterfinals

No. 6 Terriers defeat No. 3 Knights 57-47 in boys basketball tournament

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The No. 6 William Byrd High School Terriers defeated the No. 3 Cave Spring High School Knights 57-47 in the Region 3D boys basketball quarterfinals on Tuesday night in Roanoke, Virginia.

Why it matters

This upset victory by the lower-seeded Terriers over the favored Knights advances William Byrd to the next round of the regional tournament, while ending Cave Spring's season earlier than expected.

The details

In the Region 3D quarterfinal matchup, the Terriers were able to overcome the Knights despite Cave Spring's higher seeding and home-court advantage. William Byrd's strong defensive effort and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Knights to overcome.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

William Byrd High School Terriers

The Terriers are the No. 6 seed in the Region 3D boys basketball tournament.

Cave Spring High School Knights

The Knights are the No. 3 seed in the Region 3D boys basketball tournament.

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The takeaway

This upset victory by the lower-seeded William Byrd Terriers over the favored Cave Spring Knights demonstrates the unpredictable nature of the high school basketball postseason, where any team can pull off a surprise win on a given night.