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Winfield, Ripley Clinch Berths in Class AAA Boys Basketball Tournament
Chapmanville Earns Top Seed as Field is Set for High-Powered Tournament
Mar. 11, 2026 at 1:49am
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The field is set for the Class AAA boys basketball tournament at the Charleston Coliseum. Winfield clinched a spot by defeating Nitro 43-39 at home, while Ripley secured a tournament berth by downing Herbert Hoover 58-45. Chapmanville earned the top seed with a 77-60 win over South Charleston.
Why it matters
The Class AAA boys basketball tournament is a highly anticipated event in West Virginia, showcasing the state's top high school talent. Clinching a tournament berth is a significant accomplishment for the Winfield Generals and Ripley Vikings, who will look to make deep runs in the postseason.
The details
In the regional action, Winfield took down Nitro 43-39 at home to clinch a spot in the tournament for the first time since 2021. It was the Generals' third win over the Wildcats this season. In Region III, the Ripley Vikings are off to another state tournament, as they downed Herbert Hoover at home 58-45. Chapmanville clinched the top seed in Class AAA with a 77-60 win at home over South Charleston.
- The Class AAA boys basketball tournament is set to tip off on Wednesday, March 18.
- Winfield clinched a tournament berth with a 43-39 win over Nitro at home.
The players
Winfield Generals
The Winfield Generals high school basketball team clinched a spot in the Class AAA boys basketball tournament for the first time since 2021.
Ripley Vikings
The Ripley Vikings high school basketball team secured a berth in the Class AAA boys basketball tournament, continuing their strong postseason run.
Chapmanville Tigers
The Chapmanville Tigers high school basketball team earned the top seed in the Class AAA boys basketball tournament with a 77-60 win over South Charleston.
What’s next
The Class AAA boys basketball tournament is set to tip off on Wednesday, March 18, with the first-round matchups including East Fairmont vs. Bridgeport, Shady Spring vs. North Marion, Robert C. Byrd vs. Chapmanville, and Ripley vs. Winfield.
The takeaway
The upcoming Class AAA boys basketball tournament promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event, with teams like Winfield, Ripley, and Chapmanville emerging as top contenders. The tournament will showcase the best high school basketball talent in West Virginia and provide a platform for these teams to compete for the state championship.
