List will be in the following order
1. All Class All Time Top Ten
2. AAA Boys All Time Top Ten
3. AA Boys All Time Top Ten
4. A Boys All Time Top Ten
5. AAA Boys 2020's
6. AA Boys 2020's
7. A Boys 2020's
8. AAA Boys 2010's
9. AA Boys 2010's
10. A Boys 2010's
11. AAA Boys 2000's
12. AA Boys 2000's
13. A Boys 2000's
14. AAA Boys 1990's
15. AA Boys 1990's
16. A Boys 1990's
17. AAA Boys 1980's
18. AA Boys 1980's
19. A Boys 1980's
20. AAA Boys 1970's
21. AA Boys 1970's
22. A Boys 1970's
23. AAA Boys 1960's
24. AA-A Boys 1960's
25. Boys 1950's
26. Boys 1940's
27. Boys 1930's
28. Boys 1920's
29. Boys 1910's
* indicates that this athlete or team would have made the list if each athlete or team was allowed to make the list only once. Their points will be counted in the exclusive scoring method only.
Special Note: Prior to 1972, only first place times were typically reported. This means that there may be a name or two that deserved to be on these lists that are not due to the lack of information. If anyone has access to full results from 1914-1971, please forward them to us and we'll be glad to include them in this listing.
Updated through 2023 State Meet
400 Meters
All Class All Time Top Ten Converted
Year Name School Times
1. 1969 Bob Rieves Wheeling 47.64
2. 1989 James Jett Jefferson 47.74
3. 2017 Freddy Canary South Harrison 48.07
4. 1975 Rodney Gibson Jefferson 48.24
5. 2010 Khiry Timbers Martinsburg 48.25
6. 2023 Keyshawn Robinson Jefferson 48.26
7. 1985 Clifford Simpkins Point Pleasant 48.34
8. 2012 Brandon Franklin Liberty Harr. 48.35
9. 2002 Rico Greenhowe Capital 48.35
10. 2011 Brandon Franklin Liberty Harr. 48.43
* 2021 Torrence Walker Wheeling Park 48.45
400 Meters
AAA Boys All Time Top Ten Converted
Year Name School Times
1. 1969 Bob Rieves Wheeling 47.64
2. 1989 James Jett Jefferson 47.74
3. 1975 Rodney Gibson Jefferson 48.24
4. 2010 Khiry Timbers Martinsburg 48.25
5. 2023 Keyshawn Robinson Jefferson 48.26
6. 1985 Clifford Simpkins Point Pleasant 48.34
7. 2002 Rico Greenhowe Capital 48.35
8. 2021 Torrence Walker Wheeling Park 48.45
9. 2007 Terrell Martin Hurricane 48.46
10. 1969 Ike Moore Huntington 45.54
400 Meters
AA Boys All Time Top Ten Converted
Year Name School Times
1. 2012 Brandon Franklin Liberty Harr. 48.35
2. 2011 Brandon Franklin Liberty Harr. 48.43
3. 2017 Trevor Armes Clay 48.83
4. 2015 Zack Marcum Scott 48.86
5. 1981 Randy Jamison Big Creek 49.14
6. 1997 Robert Painter Greenbrier West 49.15
7. 2011 Stephen Rogalski Magnolia 49.16
8. 1985 Rob Mitchell Scott 49.37
9. 2010 Brandon Franklin Liberty Harr. 49.40
10. 1959 Bill "Catfish" Hearst Wellsburg 49.43
* 2009 Derek Burch Oak Glen 49.49
* 1978 Paul Reed St. Marys 49.53
400 Meters
A Boys All Time Top Ten Converted
Year Name School Times
1. 2017 Freddy Canary South Harrison 48.07
2. 1984 Donald McDowell Fayetteville 48.80
3. 1984 David Miller Fayetteville 48.89
4. 2018 Freddy Canary South Harrison 49.01
5. 2013 Nathan Tolley Clay-Battelle 49.57
6. 1994 L.R. Sammons Doddridge 49.60
7. 1988 Tom Still Sistersville 49.64
8. 1990 Derrick McDowell Fayetteville 49.69
9. 1991 Derrick McDowell Fayetteville 49.80
10. 1999 Jamie Dove Williamstown 50.08
* 1998 Chad Stage Williamstown 50.22
* 2004 Ryan Jobes Williamstown 50.25
By The Decades
400 Meters
AAA Boys 2020's
Year Name School Time
1. 2023 Robinson, Keyshawn Jefferson 48.26
2. 2021 Walker, Torrence Wheeling Park 48.45
3. 2022 Fritts, Isaiah Jefferson 49.33
4. 2022 Blandino, Shawn Buckhannon-Upshur 49.54
5. 2022 Thropp, Sterlin Buckhannon-Upshur 49.69
6. 2023 Thropp, Thropp Buckhannon-Upshur 49.91
* 2022 Gottlieb, Justin Jefferson 50.15
By The Decades
400 Meters
AA Boys 2020's
Year Name School Time
1. 2022 Griffin, Johnathan Point Pleasant 49.95
2. 2021 Bowens, Ethan Wayne 50.96
3. 2022 Greenlief, Matthew Oak Glen 51.20
4. 2023 Broadhurst, Grant Fairmont Senior 51.42
5. 2023 Tatterson, Coooper Point Pleasant 51.52
6. 2021 Griffin, Jonathan Point Pleasant 51.76
* 2023 Lawrence, Keith Keyser 51.80
By The Decades
400 Meters
A Boys 2020's
Year Name School Time
1. 2023 Carr, Braydie James Monroe 50.77
2. 2021 Beisel, Jason Magnolia 50.97
3. 2022 Morrison, Gus Ritchie 51.06
4. 2023 White, Jonathan Wheeling Central 51.27
5. 2023 Liveo, Joseph Wirt 51.36
6. 2023 Trent, Jerod Doddridge 51.48
By The Decades
400 Meters
AAA Boys 2010's
Year Name School Time
1. 2010 Khiry Timbers Martinsburg 48.25
2. 2016 Daniel Jarrell Cabell Midland 48.86
3. 2018 Alajuan Robinson Morgantown 48.97
4. 2013 Dante Price Jefferson 49.02
5. 2015 Jacob Kilgore Spring Valley 49.09
6. 2017 Andrew Nesselroade Buck-Upshur 49.11
By The Decades
400 Meter Dash
AA Boys 2010's
Year Name School Time
1. 2012 Brandon Franklin Liberty Harr. 48.35
2. 2011 Brandon Franklin Liberty Harr. 48.43
3. 2017 Trevor Armes Clay 48.83
4. 2015 Zack Marcum Scott 48.86
5. 2011 Stephen Rogalski Magnolia 49.16
6. 2010 Brandon Franklin Liberty Harr. 49.40
* 2017 Hayden O'Dell Winfield 49.59
* 2014 Troy Fisher Roane 49.92
By The Decades
400 Meter Dash
A Boys 2010's
Year Name School Time
1. 2017 Freddy Canary South Harrison 48.07
2. 2018 Freddy Canary South Harrison 49.01
3. 2013 Nathan Tolley Clay-Battelle 49.57
4. 2013 Alex Doak Tyler Consol. 50.36
5. 2018 Brooks Parsons Magnolia 50.42
6. 2019 Pat Mirandy Magnolia 50.45
* 2010 Kyle Davies St. Marys 50.71
By The Decades 400 Meters AAA Boys 2000's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 2002 Rico Greenhowe Capital 48.35 2. 2007 Terrell Martin Hurricane 48.46 3. 2001 Chris Spencer Parkers. South 48.59 4. 2000 Jemmel Pursoo Cabell Midland 48.74 5. 2008 Terrell Martin Hurricane 48.76 6. 2009 Khiry Timbers Martinsburg 49.05 * 2007 Andrew Carrier Buck. Upshur 49.18 By The Decades 400 Meters AA Boys 2000's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 2009 Derek Burch Oak Glen 49.49 2. 2002 Josh Natali Magnolia 49.71 3. 2002 Josh Bowman Ravenswood 49.77 4. 2007 Ben Miller Ravenswood 49.81 5. 2004 Adam Benford Ravenswood 49.84 6. 2005 Brandon Phillips Shady Spring 50.00 By The Decades 400 Meters A Boys 2000's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 2004 Ryan Jobes Williamstown 50.25 2. 2002 Jarrod Pittman Mount Hope 50.27 3. 2008 David Martin Greenbrier West 50.37 4. 2000 Dennis Simmons Mercer Christian50.50 5. 2003 Ryan Jobes Williamstown 50.72 6. 2005 Josh McKee Wheeling Central50.75 * 2005 Donald Butcher St. Mary 50.99 * 2004 Christopher Neely Meadow Bridge 51.00 By The Decades 400 Meters AAA Boys 1990's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1992 Donald Cunningham Capital 48.65 2. 1991 Donald Cunningham Capital 48.74 3. 1993 Donald Cunningham Capital 48.97 4. 1993 Chuck Richmond Nitro 49.28 T5.1990 Tony Williams St. Albans 49.44 T5.1996 James Kneeland Woodrow Wilson 49.44 * 1999 Jemmel Pursoo Cabell Midland 49.57 * 1990 Brian Dickman Wheeling Park 49.60 By The Decades 400 Meters AA Boys 1990's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1997 Robert Painter Greenbrier West 49.15 2. 1990 Chip Robinson Magnolia 49.73 3. 1997 Jason Redman Poca 49.90 4. 1993 Kenneth Fisher Magnolia 50.18 5. 1999 Jonathan Feddock Shady Spring 50.19 6. 1998 John Saxton Weir 50.23 By The Decades 400 Meters A Boys 1990's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1994 L.R. Sammons Doddridge 49.60 2. 1990 Derrick McDowell Fayetteville 49.69 3. 1991 Derrick McDowell Fayetteville 49.80 4. 1999 Jamie Dove Williamstown 50.08 5. 1998 Chad Stage Williamstown 50.22 6. 1998 Nate Joy Williamstown 50.93 * 1997 Mark Stoke Williamstown 51.20 By The Decades 400 Meters AAA Boys 1980's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1989 James Jett Jefferson 47.74 2. 1985 Clifford Simpkins Point Pleasant 48.34 3. 1980 Fred Robinson Woodrow Wilson 48.64 4. 1980 Rocky Hale East Bank 48.74 5. 1981 Greg Cutlip Parkersburg 48.97 6. 1988 Michael Mason Stonewall Jack. 49.02 By The Decades 400 Meters AA Boys 1980's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1981 Randy Jamison Big Creek 49.14 2. 1985 Rob Mitchell Scott 49.37 3. 1987 Rusty Kintz South Harrison 49.73 4. 1987 Scott Roton Williamstown 49.91 5. 1987 Wayne Sherrard Berkeley Springs50.02 6. 1986 Eric Knapper Dunbar 50.04 By The Decades 400 Meters A Boys 1980's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1984 Donald McDowell Fayetteville 48.80 2. 1984 David Miller Fayetteville 48.89 3. 1988 Tom Still Sistersville 49.64 4. 1988 Ky Laugh Paden City 50.59 5. 1988 Aaron Booher Paden City 50.74 6. 1985 Scott Holmes Tyler 50.75 * 1987 Tom Sessi Madonna 50.89 By The Decades 400 Meters AAA Boys 1970's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1975 Rodney Gibson Jefferson 48.24 2. 1978 Chris Smith Point Pleasant 48.64 3. 1973 Eddie Reich St. Albans 48.93 4. 1976 Kelvin Haden Bluefield 49.04 5. 1970 Mike Wells St. Albans 49.23 T6.1972 Tom Reid Woodrow Wilson 49.33 T6.1974 Jeff Doleman Jefferson 49.33 T6.1979 Tad Walden Herbert Hoover 49.33 By The Decades 400 Meters AA Boys 1970's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1978 Paul Reed St. Marys 49.53 2. 1979 Paul Reed St. Marys 49.63 T3.1974 Jeff Hull Poca 50.23 T3.1974 Randy Beihl Warwood 50.23 T3.1975 Randy Beihl Warwood 50.23 T6.1973 Ron Jewel Warwood 50.33 T6.1977 Paul Reed St. Marys 50.33 T6.1978 Dilley Pocahontas 50.33 * 1978 Blankeship Oceanna 50.52 By The Decades 400 Meters A Boys 1970's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1970 Rod Haney Hamlin 50.43 2. 1973 Mike Angulecci Farmington 50.72 3. 1979 Joe Heintzman Sistersville 50.92 4. 1977 Don Wilson Gilmer 51.02 5. 1971 Tom Chaney Barrackville 51.32 * No other placers from Class A in the 1970s By The Decades 400 Meters AAA Boys 1960's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1969 Bob Rieves Wheeling 47.64 2. 1969 Ike Moore Huntington 48.54 T3.1968 Wilson Smith Huntington 48.84 T3.1968 Bill Lipscomb Dunbar 48.84 T5.1962 Bob Lipscomb Dunbar 49.23 T5.1968 Tyrone Taylor Logan 49.23 By The Decades 400 Meters AA-A Boys 1960's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1967 Odie Rakes Ceredo Kenova 49.63 2. 1968 Dennis Blevins Park Central 50.43 3. 1966 Odie Rakes Ceredo Kenova 50.82 4. 1963 Mike Miller Spencer 50.92 5. 1969 Steve Woddell Williamstown 51.02 6. 1969 Gayle Sayre Poca 51.22 * 1966 Ruhle Milton 51.42 By The Decades 400 Meters All Boys 1950's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1959 Bill "Catfish" Hearst Wellsburg 49.43 2. 1954 Charley Bennett Stonewall Jack. 49.93 3. 1958 Bill "Catfish" Hearst Wellsburg 49.98 4. 1956 John Kay Charleston 50.43 5. 1957 Lester Holman Stonewall Jack. 50.58 6. 1955 Dewey Ballangee Stonewall Jack. 51.02 * 1952 Tommy Dixon Mount Hope 51.47 By The Decades 400 Meters All Boys 1940's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1949 Hoppy Shores Stonewall Jack. 50.08 2. 1947 Jimmy Dial Huntington 50.52 3. 1948 Johnson Elkhorn 50.72 4. 1948 Wendell Shay Wellsburg 51.62 5. 1941 Rusty Ackerman Triadelphia 51.82 6. 1944 Bob Johnson Parkersburg 52.12 6. 1946 Jimmy Dial Huntington 52.12 6. 1941 M Guyton Excelsior 52.12 By The Decades 400 Meters All Boys 1930's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1934 Bill Smiley Charleston 51.12 2. 1935 Dotson Pax 51.42 3. 1939 Chris Hackney Morgantown 51.82 4. 1931 Jimmy Warfuel Huntington 52.12 5. 1933 Max Jackson Parkersburg 52.12 6. 1938 Dick Wood Woodrow Wilson 52.31 - Trials By The Decades 400 Meters All Boys 1920's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1929 Jimmy Warfuel Huntington 51.32 - Trials T2.1927 Fontaine Huntington 51.92 T2.1929 Foutz Parkersburg 51.92 4. 1925 Montgomery Pennsboro 52.51 5. 1928 Skinner Charleston 53.31 - Trials T6.1923 Montgomery Pennsboro 53.51 T6.1924 Montgomery Pennsboro 53.51 T6.1926 Fontaine Charleston 53.51 No other times available By The Decades 400 Meters All Boys 1910's Converted Year Name School Times 1. 1916 Lane Anderson Charleston 55.89 2. 1915 Lane Anderson Charleston 56.29 3. 1918 Frank Honaker Huntington 57.28 5. 1919 Harman New Martinsville59.87 4. 1914 Homer Rowley Charleston 61.06