West Virginia
High Schoolers Prepare for 2024 WV Academic Showdown
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC) are pleased to announce details for the third annual Academic Showdown (Showdown). This year, 90 teams from 50 high schools representing 31 counties are registered to participate. The Showdown is an academic head-to-head competition testing students’ knowledge in subject areas including math, history, sports, fine arts and more.
Regional partners will host local double elimination competitions during the next three months. The Showdown is among the largest high school academic match-ups in the country using questions from the National Academic Quiz Tournament. The top two teams from each region will advance to the finale at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston on Tues., April 23, 2024.
The field of competitors continues to increase exponentially with 21 teams in the first year, 71 teams in year two and 90 teams this year. Students in grades 9 -12 may participate, and schools may enter up to two teams to compete. Specific regional information will be released prior to each event.
Marshall University Regional, Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center
Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, 9 a.m.
| Round 1 | Team Name | vs. | Team Name |
| 1 | Huntington HS Team 1 | vs. | Point Pleasant HS Team 1 |
| 2 | Spring Valley HS Team 1 | vs. | Winfield HS Team 2 |
| 3 | Spring Valley HS Team 2 | vs. | Wahama HS Team 1 |
| 4 | Hurricane HS Team 2 | vs. | Wayne HS Team 2 |
| 5 | Wayne HS Team 1 | vs. | Point Pleasant HS Team 2 |
| 6 | Winfield HS Team 1 | vs. | Huntington HS Team 2 |
Shepherd University Regional
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, 9 a.m.
| Round 1 | Team Name | vs. | Team Name |
| 1 | Frankfort HS Team 1 | vs. | Musselman HS |
| 2 | Frankfort HS Team 2 | vs. | Berkeley Springs HS Team 2 |
| 3 | Petersburg HS | vs. | Hampshire HS Team 2 |
| 4 | Spring Mills HS Team 2 | vs. | Berkeley Springs HS Team 1 |
West Virginia University Regional
Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, 9 a.m.
| Team Name | vs. | Team Name | Column 4 Value | |
| 1 | John Marshall HS | vs. | Brooke HS Team 2 | Column 4 Value 2 |
| 2 | Cameron HS Team 2 | vs. | University HS Team 2 | Column 4 Value 3 |
| 3 | Morgantown HS Team 1 | vs. | University HS Team 1 | Column 4 Value 4 |
| 4 | Cameron HS Team 1 | vs. | Brooke HS Team 1 | Column 4 Value 5 |
West Virginia State University Regional
Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, 9 a.m.
| Round 1 | Team Name | vs. | Team Name |
| 1 | Poca HS Team 1 | vs. | George Washington HS Team 1 |
| 2 | Ripley HS Team 2 | vs. | Charleston Catholic HS Team 1 |
| 3 | Charleston Catholic HS Team 2 | vs. | Ripley HS Team 1 |
| 4 | George Washington HS Team 2 | vs. | Saint Albans HS |
| 5 | Buffalo HS | vs. | Sissonville HS Team 2 |
Fairmont State University Regional
Friday, March 8, 2024, 9 a.m.
| Round 1 | Team Name | vs. | Team Name |
| 1 | Weir HS Team 1 | vs. | Williamstown HS Team 2 |
| 2 | Weir HS Team 2 | vs. | Bridgeport HS Team 2 |
| 3 | Williamstown HS Team 1 | vs. | Paden City HS Team 1 |
| 4 | Liberty HS Team 2 | vs. | Lewis County HS Team 2 |
| 5 | Liberty HS Team 1 | vs. | Paden City HS Team 2 |
| 6 | Grafton HS Team 1 | vs. | Lewis County HS Team 1 |
| 7 | Doddridge County HS | vs. | Grafton HS Team 2 |
Concord University Regional
Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9 a.m.
| Round 1 | Team Name | vs. | Team Name |
| 1 | PikeView HS Team 1 | vs. | James Monroe HS Team 2 |
| 2 | James Monroe HS Team 1 | vs. | Greenbrier West HS Team 2 |
| 3 | Greenbrier West HS Team 1 | vs. | Greenbrier East HS Team 2 |
| 4 | PikeView HS Team 2 | vs. | Bluefield HS |
| 5 | Mingo Central HS Team 1 | vs. | Summers Co. HS |
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College/Logan Regional
| Round 1 | Team Name | vs. | Team Name |
| 1 | Scott HS Team 2 | vs. | Sherman HS Team 1 |
| 2 | Westside HS Team 1 | vs. | Shady Spring HS Team 2 |
| 3 | Wyoming East HS Team 2 | vs. | Tug Valley HS Team 2 |
| 4 | Westside HS Team 2 | vs. | Wheeling Park HS Team 1 |
| 5 | Wheeling Park HS Team 2 | vs. | Logan HS Team 1 |
| 6 | Wyoming East HS Team 1 | vs. | Logan HS Team2 |
| 7 | Scott HS Team 1 | vs. | Shady Spring HS Team 1 |
Finale – West Virginia Culture Center, Charleston
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 9 a.m.
Media
Media may conduct interviews and capture footage before the event from
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Once the competition begins, video and audio recordings are prohibited to prevent public circulation of questions ahead of other regional competitions. Media may return after each regional competition to interview winning teams.
About Academic Showdown
The Academic Showdown is a partnership between the WVDE, the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC), West Virginia Public Broadcasting and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History.
Learn more about the Academic Showdown by visiting the Academic Showdown page.
Media Contacts:
Christy Day, WVDE Office of Communications, 304-558-2699 or Christy.Day@k12.wv.us
Jessica Tice, WVHEPC Office of Communications, 304-545-9412 or Jessica.Tice@wvhepc.edu.
| Round 1 | Team Name | vs. | Team Name |
| 1 | John Marshall HS | vs. | Brooke HS Team 2 |
| 2 | Cameron HS Team 2 | vs. | University HS Team 2 |
| 3 | Morgantown HS Team 1 | vs. | University HS Team 1 |
| 4 | Cameron HS Team 1 | vs. | Brooke HS Team 1 |
| BYE | Morgantown HS Team 2 | ||
West Virginia
West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on Jan. 10, 2026
Are you looking to win big? The West Virginia Lottery offers a variety of games if you think it’s your lucky day.
Lottery players in West Virginia can choose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states. Other games include Lotto America, Daily 3, Daily 4 and Cash 25.
Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024. See more big winners here. And if you do end up cashing a jackpot, here’s what experts say to do first.
Here’s a look at Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
05-19-21-28-64, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
06-15-20-22-25, Star Ball: 10, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 3 numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
6-3-7
Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 4 numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
3-0-6-8
Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Mega Millions, Daily 3 on Jan. 9, 2026
Are you looking to win big? The West Virginia Lottery offers a variety of games if you think it’s your lucky day.
Lottery players in West Virginia can choose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states. Other games include Lotto America, Daily 3, Daily 4 and Cash 25.
Big lottery wins around the U.S. include a lucky lottery ticketholder in California who won a $1.27 billion Mega Millions jackpot in December 2024. See more big winners here. And if you do end up cashing a jackpot, here’s what experts say to do first.
Here’s a look at Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Jan. 9 drawing
12-30-36-42-47, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 3 numbers from Jan. 9 drawing
5-4-4
Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 4 numbers from Jan. 9 drawing
3-0-4-6
Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 25 numbers from Jan. 9 drawing
01-05-06-07-12-13
Check Cash 25 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
Where can you buy lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: jackpocket.com/tos.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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