CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — The top-seeded Shady Spring Tigers and the No. 5 Scott Skyhawks reached Semifinal Friday as part of the West Virginia Boys State Basketball Tournament. Shady Spring prevailed with an emphatic 63-35 win, advancing to Championship Saturday.

The Tigers got off to a hot start, formulating a 20-5 run in the first quarter to take an early lead in the contest.

Both teams ramped up defensive efforts as Shady Spring was limited to eight points and a 5-minute scoring drought from Scott netted only five in the second quarter.

The Tigers carried a 30-11 advantage into the locker room at halftime.

Following the break, Shady Spring came alive, going on a 7-0 run and pulling away from the opposition. The Tigers claimed a 25-point advantage at the end of the third quarter.

The lead proved to be too much to overcome, allowing Shady Spring to cruise to victory.

The Tigers had three starters post double-digit totals to the scoring column. Cam Manns led the way with 14 points and eight rebounds while Ammar Mawell and Braden Chapman combined for another 23 points and 15 boards.

Jayden Sharps produced 10 points for the Skyhawks.

Shady Spring will go on to face the winner of Friday evening’s matchup between No. 2 Fairmont Senior and No. 6 Elkins and battle for a state title. Tipoff for the Class AAA semifinal matchup is slated for 9 p.m.