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Winfield Today
By the People, for the People
Winfield and Chapmanville Advance to Boys Basketball Tournament Semifinals
The Class AAA semifinal matchups are set after Wednesday's quarterfinal action.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:48am
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The Class AAA boys basketball tournament quarterfinals were held on Wednesday at the Charleston Coliseum, with the Winfield Generals and Chapmanville Tigers advancing to the semifinals. Winfield pulled away in the second half to defeat the Ripley Vikings 46-33, while Chapmanville survived a scare from the Robert C. Byrd Eagles, winning 75-68. Winfield and Chapmanville will face off in one semifinal on Friday, while Bridgeport will battle North Marion in the other Class AAA semifinal matchup. In the Class AA tournament, Wyoming East defeated Logan 81-56 and will take on Bluefield in the semifinals.
Why it matters
The boys basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event in West Virginia, with the semifinals and finals drawing large crowds and significant media attention. Advancing to the semifinals is a major accomplishment for the Winfield and Chapmanville programs, and the outcomes of these games will determine which teams compete for the state championship.
The details
In the Class AAA quarterfinal matchups, the Winfield Generals led the Ripley Vikings just 21-19 at halftime but pulled away in the second half to win 46-33. The Chapmanville Tigers also survived a close game, defeating the Robert C. Byrd Eagles 75-68. In the Class AA tournament, the Wyoming East Warriors defeated the Logan Wildcats 81-56 to advance to the semifinals.
- The Class AAA boys basketball tournament quarterfinals were held on Wednesday, March 19, 2026 at the Charleston Coliseum.
- The Class AAA semifinals will take place on Friday, March 21, 2026.
The players
Winfield Generals
The Winfield High School boys basketball team, who defeated the Ripley Vikings in the Class AAA quarterfinals.
Chapmanville Tigers
The Chapmanville High School boys basketball team, who defeated the Robert C. Byrd Eagles in the Class AAA quarterfinals.
Wyoming East Warriors
The Wyoming East High School boys basketball team, who defeated the Logan Wildcats in the Class AA quarterfinals.
What’s next
The Class AAA semifinal matchup between Winfield and Chapmanville will take place on Friday, March 21, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. The winner will advance to the state championship game.
The takeaway
The semifinals of the West Virginia boys basketball tournament are set, with the Winfield Generals and Chapmanville Tigers advancing in Class AAA and the Wyoming East Warriors moving on in Class AA. These semifinal matchups will determine which teams compete for the state titles, showcasing the top high school basketball talent in the state.
