Justin Balwanz

Tom Brady: “You need coaches that push you outside your comfort zone because that’s how you grow and that’s how you develop self confidence and self esteem. They push you to deal with failure.”

@GenevaAthletics @DJDamazo Congratulations

Yep, it’s what coaching is all about! Teaching the game, hold them accountable. We face this all the time when getting kids from the Jr High level. I like to tell kids to cut like you have the ball, cut to score! Change speed on your cut, go from 0-60 and explode

Class AAA 🏀 has some dawgs!

It’s more than just X’s & O’s. It’s about leading young men, relationships, listening, making difficult decisions, putting others first and always leading by example. I witness first hand this man’s dedication to those principles. #Deserved ⁦@NMBoysBBall⁩

@JDakan12 Thank you D!

@CoachBalwanz Great run coach! They'll be hungry to get back.

An absolute pleasure and privilege to represent the North Marion community with this group of young men. Gave everything they had to be the best that they were capable of. The sting will fade, the bond will last…Couldn’t be more proud. #HuskyHoops

@oemcoach171 Thanks Tom!

@CoachBalwanz Good Luck Coach!

🖤🏀🤍 GAME DAY 🤍🏀🖤 North Marion takes on Chapmanville for the AAA State Title 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Charleston Civic Center Pack the Civic Center!! Let’s go Huskies!! 🐾

Class AAA, North Marion defeats Bridgeport

The sense of Gratitude is overwhelming! One Team, One Goal, ONE MORE TIME! #HuskyHoops

🏀 GAME DAY 🏀 WV State Tournament Semi-Finals 
⏰ Time: 7:15 PM
📍 Location: Charleston Civic Center ⚪️🐾 LET’S GO HUSKIES! 🐾⚪️

This is what winning looks like! Much love for this kid and everyone in his life. Sports are more than just getting the hardware. It’s the Journey. It’s the “WHY”you do what you do.

@Zak_Bart304 Thanks Coach!

@CoachBalwanz Keep it going fellas!

There are many challenges in coaching your own kid. But it’s moments like this that make it all worth while. His pap would be so proud! I know he is watching from above 🙏 Couldn’t be more proud of this guy and this team! One Team, One Goal, One game at a a time! #HuskyHoops

No. 2 North Marion never led until the fourth quarter. Maddox Batson's clutch tip-in with two seconds to go gave the Huskies a thrilling state tourney win over No. 7 Shady Spring. vist.ly/4vdjf

No. 2 North Marion's Maddox Batson hit a game-winning putback layup with 2.4 seconds remaining in the opening round state tournament matchup against Shady Spring. The Huskies won 66-64 and will face familiar foe No. 3 Bridgeport. #wvhoops #northmarion #highschoolhoops #states

Right place, right time: Second-chance basket from Batson sends Huskies to 66-64 victory against Shady Spring: wvmetronews.com/2026/03/18/rig… #wvprepbb

Game highlights (Class AAA Quarterfinal): No. 2 North Marion 66, No. 7 Shady Spring 64: #wvprepbb