File photo Tygarts Valley’s Tom Wamsley has been named the Leon McCoy Ethic in Coaching Award winner by the WVSACA.

MILL CREEK — Tygarts Valley boys basketball coach has added another honor to his luxurious career.

Wamsley has been recognized by the West Virginia Schools Athletic Coaches Association (WVSACA) as one of the coaches of the year for the 2025-2026.

He has been tabbed the Leon McCoy Ethic in Coaching Award winner and will be recognized before kickoff of the North-South Football Classic on Saturday, June 20, at South Charleston High School.

The game begins at noon.

“It was great of the coach’s association to create such an award as it reflects well upon our profession,” said Wamsley, who completed his 36th season as the Bulldog mentor this year. ” In the same light, I’m humbled and honored to receive such recognition from my peers and from people whose opinions matter.”

During his tenure at Tygarts Valley, Wamsley has collected over 400 wins. The court at the gymnasium is named in his honor, along with Bill Weber.

The remainder of those to be honored include:

Football: Aaron LaPoe, Clay-Battelle; Golf: Dale McCumbee, Berkeley Springs; Cross Country: Mike Taylor, Williamstown; Volleyball: Matt Wood, Clay-Battelle; Boys Basketball: Steve Harbert, North Marion; Girls Basketball: Shari Helvey, James Monroe; Cheerleading: Michelle Scherich, Brooke; Wrestling: Colin Rotruck, Keyser; Swimming: Lindsey McNeils, Hampshire County; Baseball: Kevin Hedinger, Wyoming East; Softball: Lacy Riggs, St.Marys; Tennis: Jay Wilson, Jefferson County; Track: Hilton Ingraham, Charleston Catholic; Middle School Fall COY: Paul Keplinger, Moorefield; Middle School Winter COY: Jason Roush, Pleasants County; Middle School Spring COY: Stacy Smith, Paw Paw High School Assistant COY: Charles Lynch, Martinsburg; Athletic Director of the Year: Jeff Bailey, University; and Administrator of the Year: Paul Mihalko, Morgantown.