Join us live on MetroNews Television for the official start of the 2025 West Virginia high school football season! The annual WVSSAC Kickoff Game, presented by The West Virginia Army National Guard, features a major clash between two of the state's largest schools as the Morgantown Mohigans host the Parkersburg Big Reds at the iconic Pony Lewis Field. Kickoff is set for Thursday, August 28 at 7 p.m. This is a rematch of the 2024 opener, where Morgantown defeated Parkersburg 24-13 in a contest that lasted past midnight due to a lengthy rain delay. The Mohigans are looking to build on an 8-4 season and a quarterfinal playoff appearance, while the Big Reds are eager to start their new season strong.

Pregame starts at 6:40 PM