Hurricane Redskins Upset Top-Ranked Morgantown Mohigans

Redskins pull off surprise 60-56 victory despite ranking disadvantage

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Hurricane Redskins basketball team pulled off a surprise 60-56 victory over the top-ranked Morgantown Mohigans on Thursday. This was an impressive win for the Redskins, who entered the game ranked 34th in West Virginia, while the Mohigans were ranked number one in the state.

Why it matters

The Redskins had struggled against the Mohigans in recent years, going 0-3 in their previous three matchups. This victory not only evens Hurricane's record at 9-9, but it also hands Morgantown their first loss of the season, making them 13-1 overall.

The details

The Redskins were able to pull off the upset despite the ranking disadvantage, outscoring the Mohigans 60-56. This was a hard-fought game that saw the Redskins overcome their recent struggles against the top-ranked Morgantown team.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • Hurricane's previous three losses to Morgantown occurred on December 10, 2022, December 20, 2019, and March 16, 2016.

The players

Hurricane Redskins

The high school basketball team from Hurricane, West Virginia that pulled off the upset victory over the top-ranked Morgantown Mohigans.

Morgantown Mohigans

The number one ranked high school basketball team in West Virginia, who suffered their first loss of the season against the Hurricane Redskins.

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What’s next

Both teams will have to hit the road for their upcoming games. Hurricane will play St. Albans on Friday at 7:00 p.m., while Morgantown will travel to take on Preston on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

The takeaway

This victory for the Hurricane Redskins shows that rankings and past records don't always determine the outcome of a game. The Redskins were able to overcome their disadvantage and pull off an impressive upset over the top-ranked Morgantown Mohigans.