MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Philip Barbour head coach Nick Mayle and Herbert Hoover head coach Joey Fields have been picked to lead squads in the 2026 North-South Football Classic. The annual contest with all-star rosters comprised of graduating seniors will be played at South Charleston High School on Saturday, June 20. Kickoff is set for noon.
Mayle will lead the North Bears and Fields will guide the South Cardinals.
Mayle guided the Colts to their first appearance in the state semifinals this season. PB went 10-3, defeating South Harrison and Clay County in the playoffs. In five seasons leading Philip Barbour, Mayle has posted four playoff victories in three consecutive postseason appearances. His record stands at 31-24.
Fields has led the Huskies to state runner-up finishes in 2022 (Class AA) and 2024 (Class AAA). Since taking over at HHHS, Fields and the Huskies have qualified for postseason play in each season while recording nine playoff wins. Fields’ record at Herbert Hoover stands at 55-15.
Joining Mayle on his staff are PBHS assistant coach Toby Poling, Hampshire head coach Donny Evans, Keyser head coach Derek Stephen and Clay-Battelle head coach Aaron LaPoe.
Fields’ staff will include Mingo Central head coach David Jones, Chapmanville head coach Zach Belcher, Sissonville head coach Mikey Hughes and Herbert Hoover assistant coach Justin Cogar.
Rosters will be announced later in the spring.