Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis Basketball, Friday, April 7

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The 16th Annual Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis Basketball Classic will be Friday, April 7 at Parkersburg South High School. The BACF All-Star game will pit senior rivals from Ohio against WV in both girls and boys games. The girls game will start at 5:30PM and the boys follow at 7:30PM.

To nominate a player for the game, contact Bill Camp at 304-483-8922 or by email at hokiefromwv@yahoo.com

With a 94-86 win last season, the WV girls have an 8-7 edge in the series. Last year's WV Game MVP honors were shared by Parkersburg South's Katelyn Byrd (Morehead State) and Parkersburg's Brooke Kurucz (Akron), who both scored 15 points in the game. For the Ohio squad, Vinton County's Jalen Hale took MVP honors with 13 points.

Ohio won a thriller in the boys game, 107-106, but still trail WV 12-3 in the series. Vinton County's Jordan Albright captured Ohio MVP honors with 13 points. For WV, Magnolia's Preston Boswell (Wheeling Jesuit) was the MVP with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In addition to the game, the girls will compete in a 3-point shootout while the boys will do the shootout and slam dunk contest.

Tickets are $5 at the door the night of the game.