Cameron at Clay-Battelle: Three keys to watch for

The last two runner-up finishers in Class A meet Thursday night in Blacksville in the WVSSAC Kickoff Game.

Clay County looks to build from run to Class AA quarterfinals in 2025

The Panthers won their first playoff game in 24 years last fall.

Week 1 Power Rankings: Wheeling Central lone unanimous top pick, one of three defending state champs at No. 1

Morgantown, Bridgeport and Frankfort also slotted at No. 1.

Photo gallery: Martinsburg hosts Riverbend, Va. in final scrimmage

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Photo gallery from Martinsburg’s scrimmage with Riverbend, Va. at MHS. (Photo gallery courtesy of Christopher C. Davis/@EP_BigCameraGuy)

Veteran running backs set to lead Roane County as the Raiders seek a sixth consecutive playoff berth

The Raiders have averaged 10 wins per season since 2021.

Wirt County looks to build off first playoff victory in 15 years

The Tigers must replace five Class A All-State players coming off an 8-win season.

After 2OT quarterfinal loss, Spring Mills looks to reenter championship picture

The Cardinals fell by one point to state champion Morgantown in the Class AAAA quarterfinals last fall.

Martinsburg looks to return to top spot in Class AAAA after runner-up finish in 2025

The Bulldogs went 11-3 in 2025, falling in the Class AAAA final.

‘That’s the past’: Winners of 28 consecutive games, Frankfort only looking forward for chance at 3-peat

The Falcons have won back-to-back Class AA state championships.

West Virginians remember Willie Akers the player, coach, and man

Basketball legend died Tuesday at the age of 89.

Mix of veterans and newcomers hope to lead East Hardy to eighth consecutive playoff appearance

The Cougars advanced to the Class A quarterfinals in 2025, falling to Pendleton County in overtime.

WVU & Logan High School legend Willie Akers has passed away

Akers led Logan to four Class AAA state championships.

Petersburg looks to build off of 7-win season, second consecutive playoff berth

The Vikings have made back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in school history.

‘Every head coach’s dream’: Pendleton returns nearly entire roster after semifinal season

The Wildcats went 10-3 in 2025, falling at Wheeling Central Catholic in the Class A semifinals.

New-look group of Patriots to step in at Midland Trail after 10-win season

Trail advanced to the Class AA quarterfinals behind a senior class of 20 players.

Bluefield returns bulk of their roster after Class AA state runner-up finish in 2025

The Beavers won eight consecutive games last fall to advance to the state final.

Princeton embracing opportunity to follow up state championship season

The Tigers completed a perfect season in Nathan Tanner's first year as head coach last fall.

Challenging schedule awaits Independence as the Patriots seek a return to post-Thanksgiving football

The Patriots went 10-2 in 2025, falling short of the semifinals for the first time since 2020.

Consistency is key at James Monroe as the Mavericks seek sixth consecutive playoff berth

John Mustain has led the Mavericks to five consecutive playoff appearances.

Following best season in school history, Chapmanville wants to be ‘20% better’ in 2026

The Tigers went 12-1 and advanced to the Class AAA semifinals last fall.