CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – High school athletes across West Virginia dream of earning the chance to come to the Capital City and compete for a championship.
The Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center hosts the State Volleyball Championships each fall and the state’s own version of “March madness,” the Girls and Boys High School Basketball Championships. Spring brings the State Baseball, Tennis and Track Championships.
In 2024, Charleston adds two more championships to its roster: football and cheerleading.
The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission (WVSSAC) oversees the state’s athletic programs and recently announced that Charleston will host the High School Football Championships from 2024 through 2026. This marks the first time in nearly 30 years that the Capital City will host the event.
The WVSSAC High School Football Championships will be played at the University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field in December.
Following this huge announcement, the WVSSAC revealed that the Cheerleading Championships will take place in Charleston from 2024 through 2026.
“Playing for a state championship is something these student-athletes will remember for the rest of their lives. That the WVSSAC puts their trust in Charleston to make it a positive and memorable experience speaks volumes to the relationship we’ve built,” said Tim Brady, President/CEO of the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with support from the City of Charleston, Kanawha County Commission, and a volunteer host committee, presented the winning bid for the football championships in January.
“The focus of our bid was the student-athlete experience, we want to make the trip to Charleston to play for a state championship a memorable experience for athletes, coaches, support staff and fans,” Brady said.
For more information about visiting Charleston, go to www.charlestonwv.com.