Morgantown defeats Parkersburg South 59-50, advances to AAAA semifinals

In the Class AAAA state boys basketball tournament, Morgantown edged Parkersburg South 59-50 to secure a spot in the semifinals against George Washington. The Mohigans, led by Waylon Colistra's 16 points, executed a crucial 11-2 run in the final minutes to clinch the victory, overcoming a close contest that saw multiple lead changes. Coach Dave Tallman praised his team's resilience and emphasized the importance of rebounding, as Morgantown out-rebounded South 32 to 20. Parkersburg South's Navi Hewitt led all scorers with 19 points, but the Mohigans' defense tightened in the closing moments of the game. This victory improves Morgantown's record to 20-2 as they prepare for their next match on Friday. The previous matchup between the teams earlier in the season had resulted in a nine-point victory for Parkersburg South.