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A total of 24 teams began regional play last week and 12 remain as the West Virginia state tournament prepares to kick off on Thursday at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston.

Eight teams return from last year's 12 team field. St. Albans (AAA), Bridgeport (AA) and Charleston Catholic (A) will all be looking to defend as state champions in their classifications.

Semifinals Schedule

Thursday, May 31 (Class AAA)

4:30 p.m. — No. 1 Hurricane (31-4) vs. No. 4 Martinsburg (24-11)

50 minutes after game one — No. 2 St. Albans (28-10) vs. No. 3 Wheeling Park (20-6)

Friday, June 1: Session 1 (Class AA)

10 a.m. — No. 1 Bridgeport (26-10) vs. No. 4 James Monroe (17-8)

50 minutes after game one — No. 2 Wayne (25-4) vs. No. 3 Frankfort (23-5)

Friday, June 1: Session 2 (Class A)

5 p.m. — No. 1 Charleston Catholic (25-10) vs. No. 4 Moorefield (20-9)

50 minutes after game one — No. 2 Wheeling Central (23-4) vs. No. 3 Ravenswood (24-9)

Championship Schedule

Saturday, June 2 (Championship Saturday)

10 a.m. — Class AAA state championship

45 minutes after awards presentation — Class AA state championship

45 minutes after awards presentation — Class A state championship