Beckley placed three players on the 2009 All-State team released on Saturday evening. Suprisingly, the Eagles
did not receive one player on the first team. Ryan Powers, a 5-11 senior, was named captain of the 2nd team after averaging just over 15 ppg. Michael Fortune, a 6-1 senior who averaged
just over 12 ppg, was named to the 3rd team. Vashawn Wood, a 6-3 senior, was named honorable-mention also.
I am not exactly sure I agree with these all-state teams. It is obvious the teams are political and the players down here didn't receive alot of support.It was very suprising to see
Ryan Powers and South Charleston's Pierra Henry left off the 1st team. Obviously the sports writers need to pay a little more attention to the games instead of just the stats. Congrats to the
three Eagle seniors anyways though.