Academic Showdown
Launched in 2022, the West Virginia Academic Showdown is an academic head-to-head competition that brings West Virginia high school students from across the state together for regional matchups.
2025 Season
The WV Academic Showdown is open to West Virginia high school students in grades 9-12. Teams from around the state compete in regional competitions.
The two top teams from each region qualify for the championship competition at the West Virginia Culture Center.
Coaches interested in participating should email Karen Linville, Coordinator, or call 304-558-5325
Region 1 – West Virginia University
Friday, February 7, 2025
Region 1 Counties
Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler, Doddridge, Monongalia, Preston
Winners
Winners To Be Announced
Competitors
Cameron High School
Doddridge County High School
John Marshall High School
Magnolia High School
Morgantown High School
University High School
Weir High School
University High School
Region 2 – Marshall University
Friday, January 10, 2025
Region 2 Counties
Wood, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, Cabell, Wayne
Winners
Winners To Be Announced
Competitors
Buffalo High School
Huntington High School
Hurricane High School
Poca High School
Ravenswood High School
Ripley High School
Spring Valley High School
Wayne High School
Williamstown High School
Region 3 – West Virginia State University
Friday, January 17, 2025
Region 3 Counties
Kanawha, Clay, Braxton, Roane, Wirt, Calhoun, Nicholas
Winners
Winners To Be Announced
Competitors
Braxton County High School
Charleston Catholic
High School
George Washington High School
Nitro High School
Sissonville High School
South Charleston High School
Region 4 – Southern WV Community and Technical College
Friday, February 28, 2025
Region 4 Counties
Lincoln, Boone, Logan, Mingo, Wyoming
Winners
Winners To Be Announced
Competitors
Logan High School
Scott High School
Sherman Senior High School
Westside High School
Wyoming East High School
Region 5 – Concord University
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Region 5 Counties
Mercer, Monroe, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, McDowell, Randolph
Winners
Winners To Be Announced
Competitors
Bluefield High School
Greenbrier East High School
James Monroe High School
Oak Hill High School
PikeView High School
Princeton Senior High School
Shady Spring High School
Summers County High School
Woodrow Wilson High School
Region 6 – Fairmont State University
Friday, January 24, 2025
Region 6 Counties
Marion, Taylor, Barbour, Upshur, Lewis, Harrison, Gilmer, Webster, Ritchie, Pleasants
Winners
Winners To Be Announced
Competitors
Bridgeport High School
Fairmont Senior High School
Grafton High School
Lewis County High School
Liberty High School
Region 7 – Shepherd University
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Region 7 Counties
Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Hampshire, Mineral, Grant, Hardy, Tucker, Pendleton
Winners
Winners To Be Announced
Competitors
Berkeley Spring High School
Frankfort High School
Hampshire High School
Martinsburg High School
Moorefield High School
Petersburg High School
Spring Mills High School