Elkins Tigers and Charleston Catholic Irish Face Off in Basketball Showdown

The two teams look to continue their recent scoring surges in the matchup.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Elkins Tigers will take on the Charleston Catholic Irish in a high-scoring basketball matchup on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Both teams are coming off impressive offensive performances in their previous games, with Elkins scoring 83 points and Charleston Catholic putting up 76. The Tigers will be looking to avenge a 47-32 loss to the Irish in their last meeting in February 2025.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions - the 2-8 Tigers looking to build momentum, and the 10-5 Irish aiming to solidify their strong start to the season. The outcome could have implications for playoff positioning and bragging rights in the local basketball community.

The details

Elkins is coming off its highest-scoring game of the season, a 83-67 victory over Lewis County. Meanwhile, Charleston Catholic is riding a two-game winning streak after a 76-45 blowout of Logan. The Irish defeated the Tigers 47-32 in their previous matchup last year, but this game will be played on Elkins' home court.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
  • Elkins and Charleston Catholic last played each other in February 2025.

The players

Elkins Tigers

The Elkins Tigers are a high school basketball team with a 2-8 record so far this season, looking to build momentum with a home win against a strong opponent.

Charleston Catholic Irish

The Charleston Catholic Irish are a high school basketball team with a 10-5 record, aiming to continue their recent winning streak and solidify their position in the standings.

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What’s next

Fans can check MaxPreps after the game for a full breakdown of the action and more basketball coverage.

The takeaway

This matchup between the struggling Elkins Tigers and the surging Charleston Catholic Irish promises to be an exciting high-scoring affair, with both teams looking to continue their recent offensive outbursts and gain an advantage in the local basketball landscape.