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Fields Paces Lady Cavaliers to Win over Wildcats

Jan 15, 2025 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

MEADOW BRIDGE – Maddie Fields set a new career-high with 25 points in a 59-20 win over rival Meadow Bridge Tuesday night. Fields set a blistering pace with 16 first-quarter points, helping the Cavaliers build a massive 30-4 first quarter advantage. Brilee Redden added five points and Preslee Treadway collected a pair of buckets in the quarter. Fields’ previous career-best was a 23-point effort against Meadow Bridge on December 20, 2023.
Independence Deals Cavaliers Home Defeat

Jan 15, 2025 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

CHARCMO – One day after shaking off the rust from a 28-day layoff and earning a win in the home-opener, Greenbrier West was dealt a setback with a 74-50 loss to Independence. The two teams battled to two early ties in the first quarter, but the Patriots closed out the frame with an 11-0 run to stake itself to a 22-11 lead on the heels of three three-pointers from junior forward Sylas Nelson. Independence would never look back.
Cavaliers Roll Lumberjacks in Return from Layoff

Jan 15, 2025 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

CHARMCO – Greenbrier West shook the rust off from a 28-day layoff to dispatch a young Richwood squad Tuesday night by a final margin of 84-36. Utilizing defensive pressure and a relentless wave of fresh players, the Cavaliers wore down the Lumberjacks’ inexperienced lineup for an 18th consecutive victory over their longtime rivals.
Cavaliers Collapse in Road Loss

Dec 19, 2024 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

MONTCALM – Greenbrier West suffered through a brutal first quarter Wednesday night, leading the Cavaliers to their second defeat in as many nights. West turned the ball over eleven times in the opening quarter and only put up four shots. Kamden Sams hit the lone Cavalier basket while Montcalm ran rampant, opening the game with a 22-2 first quarter that saw five Generals get in the scoring column. Scoring wasn’t the only hurdle for Greenbrier West as foul trouble mounted early.
Lady Cavaliers Claim Class A Volleyball State Championship

Dec 8, 2024 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

INSTITUTE – The wait is over Charmco!A long-awaited state title belongs to the Greenbrier West Cavaliers. The Lady Cavaliers defeated the top-seeded East Hardy Cougars three sets to one to claim the first girls’ team title in any sport, and they did so with flair. Paige Dean hammered home the final point with a thunderous spike into Lester Raines Court at the Walker Convocation Center for a thrilling 27-25, championship-clinching victory on Tuesday.
Cavaliers Will Get Their Day on Volleyball Court

Nov 21, 2024 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals cleaned up pending litigation from the circuit court level on Thursday, paving the way for the Class A State Volleyball tournament to finally get underway. The Supreme Court granted a motion filed by the WVSSAC on Monday that sought a writ of prohibition to reverse decisions that occurred first in Tyler County and then in Hardy County that conflicted with one another, halting the Class A state tournament.
Injunction Junction, What’s the Class A Volleyball Malfunction?

Nov 18, 2024 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

OPINION – Ah, November. It’s the time of the year when playoff action and state championships are all the buzz in high school sports. Well, it used to be anyhow. Welcome to a new era in extracurricular activities, one in which the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission (or WVSSAC for short) takes a backseat to the West Virginia judicial system. Injunction is the word of the day.
West Falters at Trail

Nov 2, 2024 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

HICO – Greenbrier West fell in their regular season finale 49-8 at Midland Trail. Trailing 6-0 early in the second quarter, the Cavaliers took the lead when Evan Vandall pushed the ball across the goal line for a one-yard score. Kamden Sams connected with Colton Dunbar on a slick two-point conversion pass for an 8-6 lead with 11:04 remaining in the first half. From that point, Midland Trail would score 43 unanswered points to win going away.
Football Game Preview Week 9: Greenbrier West at Midland Trail

Oct 31, 2024 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

WHO: Greenbrier West (5-4) at Midland Trail (3-5)WHERE: Roger Eades Field at Patriot Stadium in HicoWHEN: Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 P.M.LAST WEEK: Greenbrier West (defeated #7 Sherman 47-12), Midland Trail (defeated Liberty Raleigh 28-18)COVERAGE: RADIO – 95.3 WRLB at 7 P.M., STREAMING – Midland Trail Sports Network on Facebook at 7:30 P.M.Greenbrier West makes the 25-mile trip west on U.S. Route 60 to face yet another old rival in Midland Trail.
Lady Cavaliers Cruise to Sectional Semi-finals

Oct 28, 2024 | wvdn.com | Michael Goddard

CHARMCO – Greenbrier West opened the Class A Region III Section II volleyball tournament with a pair of straight set wins over Richwood and Meadow Bridge. The Lady Cavaliers were the top seed in the four-team tourney and looked every bit the part, dispatching the four seed Richwood Lumberjacks 25-7, 25-17, and 25-12. Maddie Sweet led all scorers with 21 points while Paige Dean and Megan Griffith combined for 21 digs. While the Lady Cavaliers were taking care of business in John C.