Charleston Catholic girls, Williamstown boys win Class AA Champions Cup for 2024-25
The WVSSAC has announced the Class AA winners of The Health Plan Champions Cup, recognizing the top-performing high schools for excellence in both athletics and academics. Charleston Catholic High School earned the girls’ title, while Williamstown 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 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. (View complete standings.)
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. (View complete standings.)
