News Summary

The Virginia High School League basketball state tournaments have commenced with thrilling quarterfinal matches. Class 6, Class 5, Class 4, and Class 3 boys and girls teams showcased their talent and determination, setting the stage for exhilarating semifinals. Teams like Woodson, Oscar Smith, and Albemarle celebrated victories, while the girls’ competition also heated up with standout performances. As fans gear up for the next round, the excitement is palpable across Virginia. Who will claim the championship titles?

Virginia High School Basketball Tournaments Kick Off with Thrilling Quarterfinal Matches!

Attention all basketball fans! The excitement is heating up in Virginia as the Virginia High School League basketball state tournaments have officially kicked off! With quarterfinal games starting on February 26, 2025, the atmosphere is buzzing with energy as teams compete for their chance at glory.

Class 6 Boys Basketball Highlights

Let’s start with the Class 6 boys basketball quarterfinals, where the action was nothing short of spectacular. Woodson emerged victorious over Westfield with a score of 71-58, while Oscar Smith showcased their strength by beating Colonial Forge 75-50. South Lakes also had a solid performance, winning against Hayfield with a 56-41 finish, and Landstown outscored Patriot 76-59 in a fierce contest.

Looking ahead, the semifinals are set, with Woodson going head-to-head against Oscar Smith at 6 p.m. on schedule. The clash between Landstown and South Lakes is still awaiting its tip-off time, promising another thrilling matchup!

Class 5 Boys Basketball Action

In the Class 5 boys basketball quarterfinals, Albemarle put on a show, beating Riverbend with a score of 67-46. Green Run also emerged victorious with a 61-51 triumph over Maury. Riverside edged past L.C. Bird in a nail-biter, finishing 58-56, while Woodside dominated Indian River with a stunning score of 76-42.

As for the Class 5 semifinals, Riverside will face Albemarle (time TBD), and Green Run will clash with Woodside (time TBD). Fans can’t wait to see how these contests unfold!

Class 4 Boys Basketball Highlights

Switching over to the Class 4 boys basketball, Handley topped Heritage decisively, with a score of 68-37. Glass managed to outlast Tuscarora 58-49, while Atlee gained a strong victory over Churchland 63-54. Varina also left their mark by winning against Hampton 49-36.

Get ready for the upcoming semifinals as Glass goes against Atlee at 7 p.m., with Varina set to play Handley (time TBD).

Class 3 Boys Basketball Updates

In the Class 3 boys basketball quarterfinals, Hopewell dominated William Monroe with a score of 68-39. Meridian took a close win against New Kent, finishing 51-45. Northside stayed strong against Western Albemarle, winning 55-33, while Spotswood triumphed over Carroll County 71-52.

Semifinals are around the corner with Meridian facing Hopewell (time TBD) and Northside squaring off against Spotswood (time TBD).

Class 2 and Class 1 Boys Basketball Highlights

In the Class 2 boys basketball quarterfinals, Luray snagged a close victory against Greensville, 69-63. Floyd County edged out Virginia High 57-52, Graham defeated Nelson County 66-51, and John Marshall showcased an impressive performance winning against Central 97-46.

Looking ahead, Luray will be up against John Marshall (time TBD) and Graham faces Floyd County (time TBD) in the semifinals.

Class 1 also brought exciting games, with Lancaster scoring big against Altavista, 77-45. Patrick Henry bested Parry McCluer 84-60, Franklin narrowly topped Northumberland 60-54, and George Wythe beat Chilhowie 64-32. Franklin will battle Lancaster (time TBD) while Patrick Henry faces George Wythe (time TBD) in the semifinals.

Girls Basketball Quarterfinals

Now, let’s shine the spotlight on the Class 6 girls basketball quarterfinals! Osbourn Park started strong, defeating Glen Allen 66-38. Manchester also came through, edging out Gainesville 55-35. West Potomac topped Langley 48-37, and Robinson just managed to outscore Oakton 44-38.

The upcoming semifinals will feature Robinson against Manchester (time TBD) and West Potomac against Osbourn Park (time TBD). Let’s see if they can keep up their momentum!

Final Thoughts

With excitement building in the air, these matches are just the beginning of an exhilarating journey to find the champions of Virginia high school basketball. Be sure to follow your favorite teams as they strive for victory in their upcoming battles!

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