FORT GAY, W. VA. — The Fort Gay Middle school boys ( 6-14 ) celebrated 8th grade night with a 51-25 victory over Hannan on Wednesday night.
Fort Gay Viking 8th Graders
Ft. Gay 8th Grade players and cheerleaders. L to R Braliegh Whitfield, Braxton Adkins, Nate Bryant, Hayden Jude, Brianna Wilson. Not pictured Cheerleader Emmalynn Kelly
The Vikings led 9-6 after the first quarter before going on a 15-9 run in the second quarter to lead 24-15 at halftime.
In the third quarter Fort Gay busted the game wide open with 13 to 5 run to lead 37-20 going into the final period.
In the fourth the Vikings played everyone and closed out the home victory.
8th Grader Nate Bryant led the Vikings with 16 points, 8 steals and 5 assists, 8th Grader Braxton Adkins tallied 10 points, Karter Johnson added 7 points, 8th Grader Hayden Jude netted 6 points, Evan Messer and Braxton Salmons had 4 points each, Tristian Smith and Aiden Messer had 2 points each.
Fort Gay hit 3 three pointers and went 8 of 10 from the free throw line.
Hannan was led by Jaxon Price with 9 points, Blake Adkins had 7 points, Hunter Pike 5 points, Cody Whittington 4 points, Levi McKenzie chipped in with 1 point.
The Wildcats hit 1 three pointer and went 2 for 11 from the free throw line.
HHS 6 9 5 6 – 26
FGMS 9 15 13 14 – 51
Fort Gay will close out the regular season with a game against Duvall on Monday.
The Wayne County postseason tournament begins on Tuesday at Spring Valley with the Vikings playing the Wayne Pioneers in the first round.
Fort Gay Head Coach Jennifer Jude
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… 2025 8th grade night for the Vikings was a huge success! I’ve had so much fun watching these boys grow up on the court and I am honored to have had the privilege to be just a small part of their journey! When you play on my team, you not only get me in your corner for the season or the career, but I’m cheering for you now in every aspect of life! These kids will always have a special place in my heart and I’m so happy everything worked out for them to have a great 8th grade night. I want to thank all the parents, boosters, administration, and coaches that helped make this evening something special that they will never forget! The food, the decorations, the gifts and of course, getting the W was a perfect way to send these kids off 🧡🏀🖤Love these Vikings!!”
“… Special thank you to Kayla Cyrus, Betsy Kitts , Fly Away balloons, Marathon Gas station, Kamala Messer, Kelly Bonar, Chris Johnson, THS boys team Justin Prince and Brady Smith. Melissa Brewer, Brittany Adkins, and everyone else that stepped up and showed up to make these kids feel special…Thank you!”
