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SportsZone+ Episode 13 covers the road to the basketball state tournament

Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:25am

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In the 13th episode of SportsZone+, hosts Matt Cassada and Caleb Okes discuss the latest developments in West Virginia high school basketball, including signature wins for Westside, Greenbrier East, and Shady Spring's boys teams, as well as tough losses for Greater Beckley Christian and Pocahontas County in the girls tournament. The show also features an interview with former Burch High School basketball star Billy Erwin, who went on to play at Robert Morris University.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a beloved tradition in West Virginia, and the state tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top talent in the state. The SportsZone+ show provides in-depth coverage and analysis of the tournament, keeping fans informed and engaged.

The details

The SportsZone+ episode covers a range of topics related to the West Virginia high school basketball tournament. Matt Cassada reports from Charleston, where he is covering the girls tournament, and provides insights on the performances of Greater Beckley Christian and Pocahontas County. Caleb Okes interviews former Burch High School basketball star Billy Erwin, who was considered one of the top prospects in the state in the 1990s and went on to play at Robert Morris University.

  • The WVSSAC girls high school basketball tournament is currently underway in Charleston.
  • The AA semifinals are scheduled for Friday.

The players

Matt Cassada

Co-host of the SportsZone+ show, covering the WVSSAC girls high school basketball tournament in Charleston.

Caleb Okes

Co-host of the SportsZone+ show, who interviewed former Burch High School basketball star Billy Erwin.

Billy Erwin

A former star basketball player at Burch High School in the 1990s, who went on to play at Robert Morris University.

Greater Beckley Christian

A girls high school basketball team that suffered a tough loss in the WVSSAC tournament.

Pocahontas County

A girls high school basketball team that suffered a tough loss in the WVSSAC tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Matt Cassada joins the show from Charleston, where he is covering the WVSSAC girls high school basketball tournament. He reflected on tough blowout losses for both Greater Beckley Christian and Pocahontas County, while bringing his thoughts on Wyoming East and James Monroe securing a rematch in the AA semifinals on Friday.”

— Matt Cassada, Co-host of SportsZone+

“Later in the show, Caleb Okes caught up with a former boss and friend he met at his alma mater Southern Wesleyan University, who just so happens to be Billy Erwin. Erwin was a star on Burch High School's basketball team in the 1990s. He was considered to be one of the top prospects in the state, leading his high school to 2 state championship wins. Erwin continued his basketball career at Robert Morris University.”

— Caleb Okes, Co-host of SportsZone+

What’s next

The AA semifinals are scheduled for Friday, where Wyoming East and James Monroe will face off in a rematch.

The takeaway

The SportsZone+ show provides comprehensive coverage of the West Virginia high school basketball tournament, keeping fans informed and engaged with the latest developments, analysis, and interviews with key figures in the sport.