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<p><strong>Mary Ostrowski Award winner:</strong> LaLa Woods, Wheeling Park/[player_tooltip player_id='379522' first='Brooke' last='Adkins'], Wayne</p>
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<p><strong>CLASS AAAA</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Favorite to win the state title:</strong> Morgantown - As hard as it may be to believe, the Mohigans found great replacements for the departed Mia Henkins and Lindsey Bechtel in the form of two transfers: [player_tooltip player_id='722078' first='Kayli' last='Kellogg'] and Sadaya Pryor. The new additions put the Mohigans in a excellent position to start the season. Namely, they can hit the ground running. They may not look back until the title game. Why? Pairing those two players with the returning [player_tooltip player_id='342235' first='Lily' last='Jordan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='342214' first='Sofia' last='Wassick'] ends up giving the Mohigans a starting five that will be hard to top in terms of experience and talent. Jordan is a D-I kid just waiting for the right offer. Wassick is a deceptively good point guard, who may not have to handle the ball all the time this year. Kellogg is as advanced a freshman as I have seen come into the state during my time, and Pryor now owns the knowledge of leading a team through not just speech but play. When you put it all together, you end up with a group that suffers from very few weaknesses. In other words, watch out for Motown. </p>
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<p><strong>Don't be surprised if these teams win the title:</strong> Wheeling Park, GW, St. Albans</p>
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<p><strong>Dark Horse State Title Contender:</strong> University </p>
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<p>STATE TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS</p>
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<p>1 Morgantown </p>
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<p>2 St. Albans</p>
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<p>3 Wheeling Park</p>
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<p>4 GW</p>
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<p>5 Spring Valley </p>
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<p>6 Washington </p>
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<p>7 Woodrow Wilson </p>
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<p>8 Martinsburg</p>
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<p>STATE TOURNAMENT </p>
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<p>QUARTERFINALS</p>
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<p>Morgantown over Martinsburg</p>
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<p>St. Albans over Woodrow Wilson</p>
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<p>Park over Washington</p>
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<p>GW over SV</p>
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<p>SEMIFINALS</p>
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<p>Morgantown over GW</p>
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<p>St. Albans over Wheeling Park </p>
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<p>FINALS </p>
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<p>Morgantown over St. Albans </p>
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<p>PRE-SEASON TOP 10</p>
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<p>1 Morgantown </p>
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<p>2 St. Albans</p>
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<p>3 Wheeling Park </p>
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<p>4 GW</p>
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<p>5 Spring Valley </p>
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<p>6 Cabell Midland </p>
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<p>7 Huntington </p>
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<p>8 Washington </p>
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<p>9 Parkersburg South </p>
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<p>10 PHS</p>
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<p>PRESEASON ALL-STATE</p>
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<p>FIRST TEAM </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='342235' first='Lily' last='Jordan'], Morgantown </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='342221' first='Alexis' last='Bordas'], Wheeling Park </p>
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<p>LaLa Woods, Wheeling Park</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379497' first='Sophi' last='Aldridge'], Cabell Midland</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='384100' first='Dria' last='Parker'], Spring Valley </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379495' first='Finley' last='Lohan'], GW</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379527' first='Zaniah' last='Zellous'], GW </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='378962' first='Trinity' last='Balog'], PHS</p>
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<p>SECOND TEAM </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='384101' first='Allie' last='Daniels'], Spring Valley </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='342214' first='Sofia' last='Wassick'], Morgantown </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='385771' first='Amara' last='Jackson'], Huntington </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='389208' first='Jaycee' last='Elzy'], St. Albans </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='726644' first='Ella' last='Simpson'], University </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='570285' first='NuNu' last='Pannell'], St. Albans </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='389632' first='Josie' last='Cross'], Woodrow Wilson</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='558873' first='Lucie' last='Cline'], Parkersburg South</p>
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<p><strong>CLASS AAA </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Favorites to win the state title:</strong> Wayne - The Wayne Pioneers own all the motivation a team could possibly need at the approach of the new season. They have four of their five starters back. One of those starters just had the best AAU summer of anyone in the state in [player_tooltip player_id='379522' first='Brooke' last='Adkins']. They and she all had to think about a devastating loss to Sissonville in the quarterfinals all summer. What more could you ask for? Wayne achieved everything the hoped to last year until that loss to the Indians. Now, they enter this season as the team to beat. Not just because they have a veteran roster, but because their starting five got much better with the addition of Jayce Sammons at point guard. Everyone on the floor can handle the ball, which means presses won't affect the Pioneers. Everyone on the floor can score, which means opposing defenses will have to be very precise in their plans of attack. Everyone on the floor can play defense, which means opposing teams face an up hill battle before the games even begin. Talk about great sparks to start the year. </p>
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<p><strong>Don't be surprised if these teams win the title:</strong> North Marion, Philip Barbour, Nitro, Sissonville</p>
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<p><strong>Dark Horse State Title Contender:</strong> Lewis County </p>
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<p>STATE TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS</p>
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<p>1 Wayne </p>
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<p>2 Lewis County </p>
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<p>3 Nitro </p>
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<p>4 North Marion</p>
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<p>5 Philip Barbour</p>
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<p>6 Sissonville </p>
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<p>7 Lincoln</p>
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<p>8 Hampshire</p>
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<p>STATE TOURNAMENT </p>
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<p>QUARTERFINALS</p>
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<p>Wayne over Hampshire</p>
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<p>Philip Barbour over North Marion</p>
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<p>Lewis County over Lincoln</p>
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<p>Nitro over Sissonville</p>
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<p>SEMIFINALS</p>
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<p>Wayne over Philip Barbour</p>
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<p>Lewis County over Nitro</p>
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<p>FINAL</p>
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<p>Wayne over Lewis County </p>
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<p>PRESEASON TOP 10</p>
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<p>1 Wayne</p>
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<p>2 Lewis County </p>
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<p>3 North Marion </p>
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<p>4 Nitro</p>
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<p>5 Philip Barbour </p>
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<p>6 Sissonville</p>
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<p>7 East Fairmont</p>
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<p>8 Lincoln </p>
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<p>9 Ripley </p>
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<p>10 Midland Trail</p>
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<p>PRESEASON ALL-STATE</p>
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<p>FIRST TEAM</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379522' first='Brooke' last='Adkins'], Wayne</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='877290' first='Emma' last='Pinkney'], Lewis County </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='384095' first='Kynna' last='Britton'], Sissonville</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='375427' first='Sophie' last='Nichols'], Ripley </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='382867' first='Braylyn' last='Sparks'], Philip Barbour</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379503' first='Ashlyn' last='Riley'], Lincoln </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379505' first='Kenly' last='Rogers'], East Fairmont</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='384128' first='Emma' last='Freels'], North Marion </p>
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<p>SECOND TEAM</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379526' first='Addie' last='Adkins'], Wayne</p>
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<p>Ella Pinkney, Lewis County</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='764066' first='Makaela' last='Ullman'], Sissonville</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='722964' first='Addie' last='Issacs'], Midland Trail</p>
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<p>Abbie Eastman, Ripley </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379520' first='Natalie' last='Smith'], Nitro </p>
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<p>Izzy Blomquist, Hampshire</p>
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<p>Kendal Connelly, Point Pleasant </p>
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<p><strong>CLASS AA </strong></p>
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<p><strong>State Title Favorites: </strong>Williamstown - Williamstown surprised much of the state, one year ago. Even without legendary head coach Fred Sauro, the Yellowjackets made an incredible run under interim head coach Danny Bunch. They advanced to the regional final where they were bested by Wheeling Central.</p>
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<p>Sauro returns to the coaching seat, but he won't be the only Yellowjacket back on the bench. Four starters return, including Class AA All-State second team selection [player_tooltip player_id='342218' first='Faith' last='Pickens'] and 2022-23 scorer [player_tooltip player_id='877486' first='Riley' last='Landis']. [player_tooltip player_id='570339' first='Anna' last='Cosner'] and [player_tooltip player_id='570340' first='Arissa' last='Burt'] join them in the starting line-up. The fifth slot will be taken by one of five incoming freshman, [player_tooltip player_id='728692' first='Quinn' last='Bunch']. </p>
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<p>Defensively, Williamstown will overwhelm many teams now that the minds of Bunch and Sauro are together in one coaching staff. Sauro did not interfere with the group one year ago, he let Bunch cook. With both coaches on the bench, there may not be many groups in the LKC that can slow this bunch down. </p>
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<p>Pickens remains a solid defensive option in the paint. She tracks lane penetrators well, moves her feet, and trusts her height when she goes to block a shot. Burt and her should dominate the offensive and defensive glass. Landis, Cosner and Bunch are quick-on-their-feet guards, who will use their quick hands to cause trouble for opposing guards. </p>
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<p>If there is an area of this team that will need a little seasoning, it is the bench. There are only three returning players on the second unit along with transfer Akhia Miller and three freshman. They will need some time to learn each other and their preferences. Overall, the Yellowjackets are still one of the more complete teams in the Class. Bunch and Sauro will make sure the pieces fit together by the time the Little Kanawha Conference and Class AA state tournaments come around in February and March. </p>
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<p><strong>Don't be surprised if these teams win the title:</strong> Wyoming East, Wheeling Central </p>
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<p><strong>Dark Horse State Title Contender:</strong> Chapmanville</p>
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<p>STATE TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS</p>
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<p>1 Williamstown </p>
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<p>2 Wheeling Central </p>
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<p>3 Wyoming East</p>
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<p>4 Chapmanville </p>
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<p>5 Trinity</p>
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<p>6 Ravenswood </p>
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<p>7 Charleston Catholic </p>
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<p>8 Frankfort </p>
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<p>STATE TOURNAMENT</p>
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<p>QUARTERFINALS</p>
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<p>Williamstown over Frankfort </p>
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<p>Chapmanville over Trinity</p>
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<p>Wyoming East over Ravenswood</p>
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<p>Wheeling Central over Charleston Catholic</p>
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<p>SEMIFINALS</p>
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<p>Williamstown over Chapmanville</p>
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<p>Wheeling Central over Wyoming East</p>
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<p>FINALS</p>
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<p>Wheeling Central over Williamstown </p>
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<p>PRESEASON TOP 10</p>
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<p>1 Williamstown</p>
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<p>2 Wheeling Central</p>
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<p>3 Wyoming East</p>
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<p>4 Chapmanville</p>
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<p>5 Mingo Central</p>
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<p>6 St. Marys </p>
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<p>7 Ravenswood </p>
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<p>8 Summers County</p>
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<p>9 Trinity</p>
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<p>10 Charleston Catholic </p>
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<p>PRESEASON ALL-STATE</p>
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<p>FIRST TEAM</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='877486' first='Riley' last='Landis'], Williamstown</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379528' first='Addie' last='Smith'], Mingo Central </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='385772' first='Alaira' last='Evans'], Chapmanville</p>
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<p>Cadee Blackburn, Wyoming East </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='342217' first='Kaitlyn' last='Blake'], Wheeling Central </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379502' first='Grace' last='Harvey'], Summers County</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='570511' first='Mary' last='Rushworth'], Charleston Catholic </p>
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<p>Addie Davis, St. Marys</p>
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<p>SECOND TEAM</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='342218' first='Faith' last='Pickens'], Williamstown</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='342226' first='Avery' last='Lilly'], Summers County </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='764067' first='Jenna' last='Barnett'], Trinity</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='382604' first='Hadleigh' last='McGoskey'], Ravenswood </p>
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<p>Maddie Clark, Wyoming East</p>
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<p>Mary-Tokodi Ruth, Parkersburg Catholic </p>
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<p>Brooke Edge, Wheeling Central</p>
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<p>Sterling Kump, Moorefield</p>
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<p><strong>CLASS A </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Favorites to win the state title: </strong>Cameron - Duh. I don't really think I need to say anymore. The two-time defending champion Dragons return nearly their entire starting line-up, including NCAA Division I Youngstown State commit, Ashlynn Van Tassell. They may also have received a wake-up call against Webster County in the semifinals last year. If they don't bring their A-game, someone is going to take them down. It isn't like they will have much of a choice, this season. The Dragons face a daunting schedule - one that will test them every time they are on the floor. Class A should be frightened at just what the Dragons may look like when we get to Charleston. </p>
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<p><strong>Don't be surprised if these teams win the title:</strong> Tucker County, Gilmer County </p>
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<p><strong>Dark Horse State Title Contender:</strong> Hundred </p>
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<p>STATE TOURNAMENT SEEDINGS </p>
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<p>1 Cameron </p>
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<p>2 Gilmer County </p>
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<p>3 Tucker County </p>
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<p>4 Greenbrier West </p>
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<p>5 Hundred</p>
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<p>6 Huntington St. Joe</p>
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<p>7 Pendleton County </p>
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<p>8 James Monroe</p>
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<p>STATE TOURNAMENT</p>
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<p>QUARTERFINALS</p>
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<p>Cameron over James Monroe </p>
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<p>Hundred over Greenbrier West, OT</p>
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<p>Tucker County over St. Joe</p>
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<p>Gilmer County over Pendleton County </p>
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<p>SEMIFINALS </p>
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<p>Cameron over Hundred, OT </p>
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<p>Gilmer County over Tucker County, OT</p>
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<p>FINALS </p>
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<p>Gilmer County over Cameron </p>
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<p>PRESEASON TOP 10 </p>
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<p>1 Cameron </p>
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<p>2 Gilmer County </p>
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<p>3 Tucker County </p>
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<p>4 Hundred</p>
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<p>5 Huntington St. Joe</p>
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<p>6 Greenbrier West</p>
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<p>7 Doddridge County </p>
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<p>8 Pendleton County </p>
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<p>9 James Monroe</p>
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<p>10 Man</p>
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<p>PRESEASON ALL-STATE</p>
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<p>FIRST TEAM </p>
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<p>Ashlynn Van Tassell, Cameron </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='379515' first='Allie' last='Ellyson'], Gilmer County </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='721987' first='Aleigh' last='Cheeseman'], Doddridge County </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='342234' first='Preslee' last='Treadway'], Greenbrier West</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='496351' first='Macy' last='Helmick'], Tucker County </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='570500' first='Ava' last='Dobbins'], Gilmer County </p>
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<p>Roxie Higgins, Hundred </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='382709' first='Lacee' last='Smith'], Huntington St. Joe </p>
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<p>SECOND TEAM </p>
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<p>Addison Dudley, Richwood</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='722882' first='Niko' last='Kaufmann'], Huntington St. Joe </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='722920' first='Ericka' last='Zirk'], Tucker County </p>
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