PARKERSBURG — The WVSSAC has announced the Class A winners of The Health Plan Champions Cup, recognizing the top-performing high schools for excellence in both athletics and academics. Pendleton County High School earned the girls’ title, while Cameron 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 A Girls

Pendleton County finished with 486 points, highlighted by a state championship in softball. The Wildcats also reached the quarterfinals in basketball, the semifinals in volleyball and placed fourth in cheerleading.

“This year has been nothing short of extraordinary for Pendleton County athletics,” said PCHS Principal Derek Lambert. “Our student-athletes have demonstrated unmatched determination, skill, and Wildcat pride. These accomplishments reflect not only the dedication of our athletes and coaches but also the steady leadership of our athletic director, Jackee Propst, whose commitment to excellence continues to elevate our entire program. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and even more excited for the 2025-2026 athletic seasons.”

Greenbrier West earned second place with 388.5 points. The Cavaliers captured a state championship in volleyball, placed third in softball, and reached the basketball semifinals.

Tucker County finished third with 385 points, earning a fifth-place finish in cheerleading and advancing to the quarterfinals in basketball and regional finals in softball.

Trinity and Cameron tied for fourth with 291.5 points. Trinity placed fourth in softball and reached the tennis quarterfinals, while Cameron reached the basketball semifinals and finished seventh in cheerleading.

Magnolia (286), Wahama (285), Sherman (284), River View (282.5)and Mount View (280.5) followed in the standings.

Class A Boys

Cameron’s strong performances in multiple sports helped the Dragons capture the boys’ title with 393.5 points. Cameron earned a state championship in wrestling, finished as runner-up in football, and reached the regional finals in baseball.

“This award highlights Cameron High School’s tradition of exceeding expectations year after year,” said Cameron High School Principal Wyatt O’Neil. “Despite our small numbers, our student-athletes have the unique opportunity to participate in multiple sports throughout the year. This year’s recognition reflects the dedication and hard work of our multi-sport athletes and coaches.”

Tucker County placed second with 390.5 points. The Mountain Lions were runners-up in basketball, reached the football semifinals and finished seventh in cross country.

A four-way tie for third saw Trinity, Magnolia, Gilmer County and East Hardy each finish with 386.5 points.

Trinity placed fourth in track, sixth in cross country, and advanced to the regional finals in soccer. Magnolia finished third in track, fourth in cross country, and reached the basketball quarterfinals. Gilmer County reached the baseball semifinals, finished third in golf, and placed seventh in wrestling. East Hardy claimed a state championship in baseball, advanced to the basketball semifinals and placed fifth in wrestling.

Wahama followed with 382 points, and Tug Valley was next with 379 points.

Charleston Catholic High School earned the girls’ title in Class AA, while Williamstown High School claimed the boys’ championship.

Class AA Girls

Charleston Catholic finished with 787 points, powered by a state championship in basketball and a runner-up finish in soccer. The Irish also reached the semifinals in tennis and volleyball, finished third in track and field and earned fourth-place finishes in both cross country and swimming.

“Winning The Health Plan Champions Cup is a tremendous achievement and is a tribute to the hard work of our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” said Charleston Catholic Principal Colleen Hoyer. “I am constantly amazed by the dedication and motivation of our young people, and I am thrilled to see their efforts pay off. They pour their hearts into everything they do, and every individual and every team played an important part in this success.”

St. Marys placed second with 682.5 points. The Blue Devils were runners-up in both cross country and track, reached the basketball semifinals and were regional finalists in softball.

St. Marys also finished third in cheerleading and advanced to the volleyball quarterfinals.

Williamstown earned third place with 589.5 points behind state titles in cross country, track, and tennis. The Yellow Jackets also reached the quarterfinals in volleyball and finished sixth in cheerleading.

Doddridge County followed closely in fourth with 584.5 points. The Bulldogs won a state championship in track, placed third in cross country and added fifth-place finishes in cheerleading and swimming. They also reached the regional finals in softball.

Logan (488.5 points) and Wyoming East (471.5 points) rounded out the next two spots.

Class AA Boys

Williamstown’s all-around success helped the Yellow Jackets capture the boys’ title with 877 points. The Yellow Jackets earned runner-up finishes in basketball and tennis, placed third in track and field, reached the football semifinals, finished fourth in wrestling and cross country, placed sixth in golf and were a regional finalist in baseball.

“Our school is honored to again receive this award,” said Williamstown High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Jill Bryant. “We are proud of the efforts of our student-athletes and coaches that make such an achievement possible.”

Charleston Catholic finished second with 689 points.

The Irish won state championships in soccer and tennis, added runner-up finishes in golf and cross country and placed fifth in swimming.

Wheeling Central Catholic secured third place with 679 points, thanks to state titles in both baseball and basketball.

The Maroon Knights also finished second in golf, fifth in swimming, seventh in track and reached the football quarterfinals.

Doddridge County earned fourth place with 580 points. The Bulldogs captured a state championship in track, placed third in cross country, reached the quarterfinals in both football and basketball and finished eighth in wrestling.

Tyler Consolidated (476 points), St. Marys (390 points) and Ravenswood (381 points) followed in the standings.