Maddox Walker named MVP as Mount View defeats Meadow Bridge 81-48

Mount View High School rolled to an 81-48 home victory over Meadow Bridge on Jan. 23, a win that lifted the Golden Knights to a 5-4 record and snapped Meadow Bridge’s recent run of road success. MaxPreps and the Mount View team site named Maddox Walker Mount View’s player of the game after the performance.

Maddox Walker went 8-for-14 from the field to finish with 18 points and six rebounds. Hunter Muncy posted a double-double, scoring 13 points and pulling down a career-high 13 rebounds. MaxPreps noted that “those 13 rebounds gave Muncy a new career-high.”

The win was built on passing and balance. Mount View finished with 24 assists, which MaxPreps called a season high and observed that “Mount View was working as a unit and finished the game with 24 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.” MaxPreps described the victory as “a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances,” and added that the Golden Knights “have won four games by 24 points or more this season,” underscoring the margin of control Mount View has shown in several contests.

WVNS in Welch, WV corroborated the final score and records, reporting that Mount View improved to 5-4 while Meadow Bridge dropped to 10-3. MaxPreps also pointed out that Meadow Bridge’s defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins for the Wildcats.

For McDowell County, games like this matter beyond the scoreboard. High school basketball nights remain community gatherings where families and neighbors connect, and strong team play can lift local morale during long winters. The Golden Knights’ emphasis on sharing the ball and balanced scoring highlights the role of school athletics in promoting healthy activity and teamwork among young people. Sustaining those programs is a public-health and equity issue for rural areas where access to safe recreation and youth services can be uneven; local investment in school athletics helps support physical fitness, social ties, and opportunities for students who rely on school-based programs for structured activity.

Previous 6 Games: 01/23/26 - Home | 81-48 W 02/27/25 - Neutral | 77-43 W 02/03/25 - Away | 91-29 W 02/22/24 - Away | 63-59 W 01/11/24 - Home | 61-30 W 02/25/19 - Neutral | 39-37 W

Looking ahead, MaxPreps lists Mount View’s next assignment as at Summit Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Meadow Bridge is scheduled to play at Greenbrier West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. For readers, the takeaway is simple: Mount View’s balanced, team-first style has produced tangible results and community momentum, and local support at upcoming games can help sustain the physical, social, and developmental benefits that high school sports bring to McDowell County.