Cabell Midland has been in the Class AAA playoffs every year since 2010 and last played in a state title game in 2019.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/05/19/cabell-midland-ironton-to-play-at-marshalls-joan-edwards-stadium-in-week-3/

Class AA races will follow at noon and 12:45 p.m. Class AAA races will complete the schedule at 3 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/10/20/cabell-midland-to-host-wvssac-cross-country-championship-on-oct-28/

Each of Parkersburg’s four wins in 2022 came against non-playoff teams, while all six of its losses were to teams that reached the postseason, including two to Huntington and Parkersburg South — the matchup in the Class AAA final.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/08/01/kimes-hopeful-parsons-development-maturity-will-lead-to-improved-season-for-big-reds/

Following Mannington’s consolidation into North Marion High School, Michael led the NMHS football team to Class AAA state titles in 1980 and 1981.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/04/06/west-virginia-sports-hall-of-fame-member-roy-michael-has-died/

In Class AAA, Fairmont Senior avenged a regular season loss to Shady Spring, defeating the Tigers, 47-42.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/12/25/2023-sports-stories-of-the-year-no-10-1/

Lawmakers want to automatically move public charters up one or two classifications, meaning Oceanside would be promoted to Class AAA or AAAA.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/political-football-as-charter-high-schools-dominate-sc-sports-a-debate-over-whats-fair/article_f64c17b6-721e-11ee-a7f6-fb4bf4f629ad.html

University's Lyla Byers won the Class AAA singles title.

Source: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/05/13/class-aaa-state-tennis-huntingtons-mercer-claims-2-championships-universitys-byers-wins-singles-while-gws-orcutt-and-charles-take-doubles-title/