The WVSSAC has announced the updated standings for The Health Plan Champions Cup, recognizing the top-performing high schools across the state for combined athletic and academic excellence, following the conclusion of the fall sports championships. (Full standings)
The Health Plan Champions Cup honors the leading boys' and girls' athletic programs in each of the WVSSAC's four classifications. Standings are based on performances across a variety of sports, with points awarded for success in state championship events. Teams are also awarded points based on the previous year's graduation rate.
Bridgeport leads Class AAA girls with 491 points. The Indians were champions in cross country and runner-up in cheerleading, to go along with an appearance in the semifinals in soccer and quarterfinals in volleyball. Herbert Hoover is in second with 387.6 points, followed by Shady Spring with 383.
The Indians also lead in Class AAA boys with 489.5 points. Bridgeport claimed the title in soccer and was runner-up in cross country. Bridgeport also took fifth at the golf championship and earned points by advancing to the quarterfinals in football. Princeton sits in second place with 388.5 points.