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Wheeling Central Catholic takes on Wyoming East in WVSSAC Class AA title game
The two teams will face off for the West Virginia high school basketball championship on Saturday afternoon.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 3:37pm
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The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights and the Wyoming East Warriors will compete in the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) Class AA state championship game on Saturday, March 21st. The game is set to tip off at 12:30 p.m. EST local time in Charleston, West Virginia, following the conclusion of the Class A title game.
Why it matters
The WVSSAC boys basketball championships are a highly anticipated annual event in West Virginia, drawing teams and fans from across the state to compete for the coveted state titles. This Class AA matchup between Wheeling Central Catholic and Wyoming East features two of the top programs in the classification, making it an important game for determining the best Class AA team in the state.
The details
Wheeling Central Catholic and Wyoming East both had impressive runs to reach the Class AA championship game. Wheeling Central Catholic is making its first title game appearance since 2018, while Wyoming East is seeking its first state championship since 2015. Both teams boast talented rosters and will be looking to claim the Class AA crown.
- The Class AA championship game is scheduled to tip off at 12:30 p.m. EST local time on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
- The game will be played at the Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia.
The players
Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights
The Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights are the representative from the northern part of West Virginia, making their first title game appearance since 2018.
Wyoming East Warriors
The Wyoming East Warriors are the representative from the southern part of West Virginia, seeking their first state championship since 2015.
What’s next
The winner of the Wheeling Central Catholic vs. Wyoming East game will be crowned the 2026 WVSSAC Class AA boys basketball state champion.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated Class AA championship matchup between two of West Virginia's top high school basketball programs promises an exciting conclusion to the 2026 WVSSAC boys basketball season.
