PARKERSBURG — The WVSSAC has announced the Class AAAA winners of The Health Plan Champions Cup, recognizing the top-performing high schools for excellence in both athletics and academics. Morgantown High School earned the girls’ title, while Wheeling Park High School claimed the boys’ championship.

The Health Plan Champions Cup honors the leading boys’ and girls’ athletic programs in each of the WVSSAC’s four classifications. Standings are based on performances across a variety of sports, with points awarded for success in state championship events. Teams are also awarded points based on the previous year’s graduation rate.

Class AAAA Girls

Morgantown finished with 880 points by recording points in eight of the nine sanctioned sports in the academic year, highlighted by a championship in track and field. The Mohigans finished runner-up in volleyball, basketball, and tennis. MHS earned a third-place finish in cross country, was a state semifinalist in soccer, took fifth in swimming and advanced to the regional final in softball.

“What a great accomplishment for our student-athletes to be recognized with this overall championship,” said MHS Principal Paul Mihalko. “We are very proud of all of the hard work and dedication of all of these Mohigans!”

University finished second with 678 points. The Hawks were champions in cross country, third in softball, fourth in track and field and seventh in cheerleading. UHS also tallied points with regional final appearances in volleyball and basketball.

Cabell Midland’s championship in softball secured a third-place finish with 584 points. Washington High School was champions in soccer and finished in fourth with 568 points.

Class AAAA Boys

Wheeling Park’s balance helped it claim the title on the boys side. The Patriots scored points in more sports than any other school in Class AAAA, en route to 853 points.

Wheeling Park was a state semifinalist in soccer and finished fifth in cross country to go with sixth-place finishes in wrestling and golf.

The Patriots were also eighth in swimming, advanced to the regional finals in tennis and baseball and advanced to the quarterfinals in football.

“We’re incredibly proud of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff across all our boys’ sports programs,” said WPHS Principal Meredith Dailer. “This award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship they demonstrate every day. ”

Hurricane finished as runner-up with 788.5 points. The Redskins claimed state titles in tennis and baseball and had runner-up finishes in golf, soccer and track throughout the year.

Hurricane also finished seventh in cross country and advanced to the second round of the football playoffs.

Morgantown took third with 769.5 points, highlighted by a runner-up finish in baseball, an appearance in the semifinals in basketball and a fourth-place finish in cross country.

University claimed state titles in cross country, wrestling, and track and finished fourth with 687 points. George Washington rounded out the top five with 680.5 points.