Matthew Hatfield
Apr 2, 2022
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Virginia High School League announces its 2022 Class 3 All-State Boys Basketball Team.
Petersburg 6’5” junior forward Christopher Fields, Jr. is the Class 3 Player of the Year, and Cave Spring Head Coach Jacob Gruse is the Class 3 Coach of the Year.
Fields averaged 18.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game leading Petersburg to a 22-4 record and the State Finals.
Gruse led Cave Spring to a 29-1 record and the Class 3 state title with a 76-75 win over Petersburg. It was the Knights’ fifth State Championship.
Eight (8) players make up the First and Second teams regardless of position. Only those players selected to All-Region First-Teams are eligible for selection to the All-State team.
Each All-State selection committee is composed of eight basketball coaches (2 from each Region).