East Hardy, Union players named to Class A All-State team

Four local athletes recognized for standout high school basketball seasons

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:45am

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East Hardy forward Gideon Good and Union guard Braylon Ward were named to the Class A All-State first team by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. In addition, two other local players were selected to the All-State squad.

Why it matters

Making the prestigious All-State team is a major accomplishment for high school basketball players in West Virginia, recognizing their exceptional skills and contributions to their teams. This recognition can open doors for future college opportunities.

The details

Good and Ward were two of the 10 players selected to the Class A All-State first team. The other two local athletes named to the All-State squad were not specified in the original report.

  • The All-State teams were announced this week by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

The players

Gideon Good

A forward for the East Hardy high school basketball team.

Braylon Ward

A guard for the Union high school basketball team.

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The takeaway

This recognition highlights the talent and hard work of these local student-athletes, who have distinguished themselves among the best high school basketball players in West Virginia.