Vienna — City leaders recognized the BHS girls state basketball champions during the council meeting and read a formal proclamation commending the Martinsburg High School Big Red girls basketball team for winning the 2026 West Virginia Class AAA state championship.
The chair invited the team and coaches to the front of the meeting chamber, handed out certificates and congratulated each player and coach Chris Murray by name as roster members were called forward. The chair said the team bowl signed by the roster will be displayed at the city building so residents can celebrate the accomplishment.
A clerk read the proclamation language honoring both the champions and the Parkersburg South High School Patriots for their sportsmanship in the championship game. Council members and attendees offered congratulations and a small community announcement about a firehouse open house followed the recognition.