WVSSAC Girl's State Basketball Tournament - Class 3A Semi-final Round

PARKERSBURG TOO MUCH FIREPOWER FOR SOUTH CHARLESTON— Joe Costa, Blue Star Media

CHARLESTON WV—Both Parkersburg and South Charleston came charging from the gate in the opener of Friday night’s triple-header, but the Big Reds have so many weapons that even a determined effort by the Black Eagles couldn’t stop the inevitable.

No. 1 seeded Parkersburg made 8 of 27 three-point attempts (29.6%) as compared to just 2 of 12 (16.7%) from behind the arch for the Black Eagles on it’s the way to a well-earned victory over South Charleston 66-50 in the day’s first Class 3A semi-final.

Four Big Reds scored in double figures with  Shay-Lee Kirby leading the way netting 19 points, Bre Wilson with 18, Maddi Leggett 13, and Madi Mace with 11. Aleea Crites grabbed 14 boards for Parkersburg in the win.

Parkersburg ran and pressured at every opportunity, using their size and athleticism to get up-and-down the floor quickly.

The Black Eagles were led by Maliha Witten with 18 points, while Lavender Ward chipped in 13 points, LaShae Watts pulled down 14 rebounds in South Charleston’s spirited effort.

Parkersburg will play University High in the Class AAA Championship game Saturday evening at 7:15 pm.

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LOOSE AND READY UNIVERSITY UPSETS GREENBRIER EAST — Joe Costa, Blue Star Media

CHARLESTON WV— The entire University High team did snow angels on the Civic Center floor, prior to their semi-final game against the No. 2 seed Greenbrier East. That display of looseness was evident throughout the entire game Friday night as the No. 3 seeded Hawks calmly dispatched Greenbrier East 56-50 to advance to Saturday’s WVSSAC State Tournament finale vs Parkersburg Saturday evening.

University shot 42.1% (16 of 38) including 5 of 12 from behind the arch, and in turn the Hawks held the Lady Spartans to 17 of 59 (28%) and only 7 of 24 from three. Greenbrier East did force 23 University High turnovers that only produced 12 Lady Spartan points, consequently, GBE’s 19 turnovers turned into 26 University points on the other end for the Hawks.

University was paced by senior, guard, Zoe Murphy and sophomore Mallory Napolillo with 12 points each, and 10 points from Abbie Coen and Ashten Boggs ripped down 15 rebounds for the Hawks.

Greenbrier East’s 5’11 forward, Haley McClure led all scorers with 24 points and 14 rebounds.

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