Clay County enters 2026 looking to build on one of the program's most successful seasons in decades.

The Panthers finished with eight wins in 2025 and closed the season with a five-game winning streak that included a 44-12 victory over rival Roane County in the opening round of the playoffs. It ...

Roane County has established itself as one of Class AA's most consistent programs, posting a 50-9 record since 2021 with five playoff victories and a state championship appearance in 2024.

After a 9-1 regular season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Clay County last fall, the Raiders ente...

Wirt County enters 2026 looking to build on a breakthrough season that included the program's first playoff victory since 2010.

The Tigers made that victory even more memorable by defeating St. Marys, 27-14, just one week after losing to the Blue Devils by 33 points in the regular-season finale....

Spring Mills came within a single point of knocking off the eventual Class AAAA state champions in 2025. Now, the Cardinals are reloading for another run.

After battling through injuries and adversity throughout the regular season, Spring Mills pushed Morgantown to double overtime in the state q...

Martinsburg doesn't need any reminders about how the 2025 season ended. The final score — 28-21 — still hangs in the Bulldogs' locker room after their Class AAAA state championship loss to Morgantown.

Now, one of West Virginia's most successful programs is using that loss as motivation entering ...

Frankfort enters 2026 with a 28-game winning streak, back-to-back Class AA state championships and an opportunity no other team in West Virginia has this season — a chance to three-peat.

The Falcons captured their second consecutive title in dramatic fashion when Braydn Tyler connected with Keit...

East Hardy enters 2026 with high expectations after coming within overtime of reaching the Class A semifinals last season.

The Cougars overcame an 0-3 start to finish 6-6 against one of West Virginia's toughest schedules. Four of their five regular-season losses were one-possession games in the ...

Petersburg has reached the playoffs in each of Shane Shockey's first two seasons as head coach. Now, Shockey believes the 2026 Vikings could be his best team yet.

After reaching the Class AA quarterfinals in 2024, Petersburg went 7-3 during the 2025 regular season to earn a second consecutive po...

Pendleton County came within one victory of its first state championship appearance last season. Now, the Wildcats return nearly their entire starting lineup with expectations soaring in Franklin.

After winning seven consecutive games and advancing to the Class A semifinals in 2025, head coach Z...

Midland Trail is coming off its best season since 2018, but the Patriots will have a much different look in 2026.

Trail finished 10-2 last season and earned a Class AA playoff victory over Petersburg, continuing the program's steady progression under head coach Jeremy Moore.

Now comes the chall...

Bluefield came within seconds of capturing its 12th state championship last season. Now, the Beavers return a loaded roster with their sights set on finishing the job in 2026.

After a 3-2 start, Bluefield won eight consecutive games to reach the Class AA state championship for the first time in ...

Princeton enters the 2026 season in unfamiliar territory — as defending state champions.

In Nathan Tanner's first season as head coach, the Tigers went a perfect 14-0 and captured the first state championship in the program's 102-year history. Now, Princeton must replace several key pieces while...

Independence enters the 2026 season with a chip on its shoulder after last year's Class AA quarterfinal exit.

The Patriots won 10 games in 2025, including victories over Herbert Hoover and Bluefield, before injuries contributed to a season-ending loss to Doddridge County. For a program that won ...

James Monroe has established itself as one of West Virginia's most consistent playoff programs, and the Mavericks are looking to continue that success in 2026.

Head coach John Mustain has guided James Monroe to eight consecutive playoff appearances across his two stints with the program. The Mav...

Chapmanville is coming off the best season in program history, but the Tigers believe there's still another level to reach.

After setting a school record with 12 victories and advancing to the Class AAA semifinals, including a 33-27 playoff win over defending champion and previously unbeaten Bri...

Expectations are rising on Miner Mountain after Mingo Central's breakout 2025 season.

The Miners finished 9-3 and advanced to the Class AA quarterfinals, tripling their win total from the previous season. Now, head coach David Jones believes his team is ready to take another step with its sights...

Logan is coming off its best football season in more than a decade, and the Wildcats believe 2026 can be even better.

After an 8-3 campaign in Nick Booth's first season as head coach, Logan returns one of West Virginia's top playmakers in junior tight end Lucas Lambert. Already drawing major Pow...

After four straight seasons of playing beyond Thanksgiving, Huntington enters 2026 with unfinished business. The Highlanders went 9-3 a year ago, earning the No. 2 seed in Class AAAA before suffering a disappointing quarterfinal exit. Now, head coach Billy Seals has a simple message for his team:...

Spring Valley has been one of West Virginia's most consistent high school football programs under head coach Brad Dingess, reaching the postseason every year since he took over in 2008. After an impressive run to the 2025 Class AAA semifinals, the Timberwolves enter 2026 with a much different ros...

After leading one of the best seasons in Nitro High School football history as offensive coordinator, Collin Beckner takes over as head coach of his alma mater with the Wildcats looking to build on a remarkable 12-2 campaign and Class AAA state runner-up finish.

Following the graduation of more ...

The rebuild is underway at South Charleston.

After taking over just weeks before the 2025 season, head coach Donnie Mays now enters his second year back with the Black Eagles after a full offseason to establish the culture and foundation he believes the program needs to return to playoff content...

George Washington is knocking on the door—and the Patriots want to kick it down.

After matching the program's best record in more than a decade with a 9-3 season and a third state quarterfinal appearance in five years, George Washington enters 2026 looking to make an even deeper postseason run.
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The goal is no longer just getting to Wheeling—it's finishing the job.

After two state championship appearances and eight playoff victories over the last four seasons, Herbert Hoover enters 2026 with one objective: bringing home the program's next state title.
Junior quarterback Peyton Grigsby r...

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...