Tug Valley senior named first team

BY CODY TOMER
WHEELING INTELLIGENCER

Losing a state championship is certainly heartbreaking but Cameron’s Ashlynn Van Tassell and the Dragons used it as motivation.

After falling short in the finale a year ago, the sophomore and her teammates worked diligently to not only get back to the state championship but to take home the hardware.

In the end, Cameron earned the state crown in unforgettable fashion and Van Tassell shined in the process.

For her performance all season long, Van Tassell was named captain of the West Virginia Class A All-State Girls’ Basketball Team as voted on by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association.

“Honestly, I never expected it because I’m only a sophomore,” Van Tassell said of being named captain of the all-state team. “I just want to thank my coaches for everything they’ve done for my teammates and I. I also want to thank my teammates for making this season one to remember.”