3 other area teams playing for state high school crowns
Fred Jeter | 3/10/2022, 6 p.m.
The Virginia High School League’s state basketball finals this week will have a strong local flavor at the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center.
In addition to John Marshall High School representing Richmond in the Class 2 finals, three other local teams will be vying for first place in their respective classifications.
On Thursday, March 10, Varina High School will face Loudoun County High School at 2:30 p.m. for the Class 4 crown. Varina is led by 6-foot-8 Alphonzo “Fats” Billups, a VCU signee.
Also on Thursday, Petersburg High School will take on Cave Spring High School from the Roanoke area for the Class 3 championship.
At 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, Highland Springs High School will meet Maury High School of Norfolk for the Class 5 title.
Tickets are $10 and available online at the VHSL.org website. Spectators are required to wear face masks.