The bar has never been higher at Clay-Battelle.

After winning a program-record 12 games and advancing to the first state championship game in school history, the Cee-Bees enter 2026 determined to prove last season was only the beginning.

Quarterback Corey Coen returns to lead an offense that av...

History has been made—but the Colts believe there's another level to reach.

After back-to-back Class AA quarterfinal appearances, Philip Barbour broke through in 2025 with a program-record 10 wins and the school's first-ever state semifinal appearance. Now, head coach Nick Mayle is challenging h...

Momentum is building in St. Marys.

After doubling their win total from four victories in 2024 to an 8-2 regular season and a Class A playoff appearance in 2025, the Blue Devils enter 2026 determined to take another step forward.

Head coach Jodi Mote begins his 25th season leading the program an...

The streak lives on—and Williamstown believes bigger things are ahead.

After overcoming a 1-4 start to extend the program's playoff streak to 26 consecutive seasons, the Yellowjackets enter 2026 with an experienced roster determined to return to championship contention.

Junior quarterback Breck...

The standard remains high in Cameron.

After reaching the Class A state championship game in 2024 and the semifinals in 2025, the Dragons enter the 2026 season determined to make another deep postseason run.

Head coach Tim Brown believes the program's continued success starts with strong develop...

A new era begins at Wheeling Park.

After back-to-back Class AAAA quarterfinal appearances, the Patriots turn the page following the graduation of Curt Warner Award winner Brennan Wack. But head coach Chris Daugherty believes this year's team has the talent and experience to remain among the stat...

Consistency has become the standard at North Marion.

The Huskies have reached at least the state quarterfinals in each of the last six seasons, and head coach Daran Hays believes another talented roster is ready to continue that tradition in 2026.

North Marion returns one of its deepest offensi...

The standard hasn't changed at Wheeling Central Catholic.

Fresh off the program's 13th state championship, the Maroon Knights are focused on one goal—winning it again.
Head coach Mike Young returns an experienced core led by third-year starting quarterback Nico Kusic, standout linebacker Trenton...

Tucker County has become one of West Virginia's most consistent Class A football programs, and the Mountain Lions aren't planning to slow down in 2026.

After four consecutive playoff appearances and five postseason victories over the last three seasons, head coach AJ Rapp returns a veteran offen...

Confidence is growing in Clarksburg.

After snapping a four-year playoff victory drought with an upset win over Fairmont Senior, Robert C. Byrd enters the 2026 season believing it can take another step forward.

Head coach Austin Scott has increased the Flying Eagles' win total in each of his fir...

The standard hasn't changed in West Union.

After a 12-1 season and a trip to the Class AA semifinals in their first year after reclassification, Doddridge County enters 2026 looking to continue one of the state's most consistent football programs.

Head coach Bobby Burnside welcomes back a veter...

The championship celebration is over. The focus is already on the next play.

Fresh off the program's first Class AAAA state championship in 20 years, Morgantown enters the 2026 season determined to defend its crown without dwelling on last year's success.

Head coach Sean Biser returns one of th...

Elkins believes its best football is still ahead.

After reaching the playoffs for a second straight season and posting the program's first seven-win campaign in 13 years, the Tigers return 19 of 22 starters from last year's postseason team.

Head coach Chad Ware enters his third season with a ve...

After an 8-2 regular season and a No. 3 seed in the 2025 Class AAA playoffs, Fairmont Senior enters 2026 with unfinished business.

Head coach Mark Sampson and the Polar Bears are determined to build on last season's success after a first-round playoff exit ended their season earlier than expecte...

The expectations are rising on Baker's Ridge.

After a breakthrough 9-4 season and the program's deepest playoff run since 2009, University enters 2026 with one of the most experienced and explosive offenses in Class AAAA.

Quarterback Harrison Helbig returns after throwing for more than 3,100 ya...

After a 25-game winning streak and three losses in the last three seasons, Bridgeport enters 2026 with unfinished business.

The Indians' Class AAA title defense came to a sudden end in last year's state quarterfinals, but a veteran backfield and a hungry roster have their sights set on another c...