Hampshire boys win 1st; Frankfort, East Hardy, Petersburg, Union victorious; Alco, Paw Paw fall

High school basketball roundup from West Virginia

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Hampshire recorded its first victory of the season, defeating Grafton 67-59 behind Matt Medina's 28 points. Frankfort, East Hardy, Petersburg, and Union also won their games, while Allegany and Paw Paw suffered losses.

Why it matters

This roundup highlights the competitive high school basketball scene in West Virginia, with several teams and players putting up strong performances. The results showcase the talent and hard work of these student-athletes, and the importance of sports in local communities.

The details

Hampshire trailed 18-8 after the first quarter and 28-24 at halftime, but took the lead with a 24-point third period. Tanner Netzer made 5 of 6 free throws in the fourth quarter to help Hampshire hang on. Frankfort had five players score at least nine points, led by Kycin Waites' 25. East Hardy sank 18 3-pointers, with Evan Hamilton hitting seven triples and scoring 26 points. Petersburg was led by Kaleb Kuhn (28 points) and Caden Ours (26 points). Union's Braylon Ward and Corbin Streets both reached milestones, with Streets becoming the Tigers' all-time leader in blocks.

  • Hampshire recorded its first victory of the season on Friday.
  • Frankfort's game against Lewis County was on Saturday.
  • East Hardy's games against Northern and Clay-Battelle were on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
  • Petersburg's game against Moorefield was on Friday.
  • Union's game against Valley-Wetzel was on Saturday.
  • Allegany's game against Smithsburg was on Friday.
  • Paw Paw's game against Tygarts Valley was on Saturday.

The players

Matt Medina

A player for Hampshire High School who scored 28 points in their 67-59 victory over Grafton.

Kycin Waites

A player for Frankfort High School who scored 25 points in their 78-62 victory over Lewis County.

Evan Hamilton

A player for East Hardy High School who made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points in their 89-41 rout of Northern.

Kaleb Kuhn

A player for Petersburg High School who scored a game-high 28 points with five 3-pointers in their 88-74 victory over Moorefield.

Corbin Streets

A player for Union High School who became the Tigers' all-time leader in blocks and also topped the 500-rebound threshold.

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The takeaway

This roundup showcases the competitive and talented high school basketball landscape in West Virginia, with several teams and players putting up impressive performances. The results highlight the dedication and hard work of these student-athletes, and the important role that sports play in local communities.