Some of West Virginia's top high school football talent took the field at historic Pony Lewis Field in Morgantown for the 2026 Coalfields & Company West Virginia Prep Football Showcase. In this special recap, MetroNews Television's Travis Jones and Joe Brocato break down the state's premier football prospects while looking ahead to the 2026 high school football season. Athletes from all four classifications participated in testing that included the 40-yard dash, 5-10-5 shuttle, broad jump, and position drills, providing an early look at many of the players expected to make a major impact this fall.
This episode features in-depth analysis of perennial powers including Martinsburg, Morgantown, Huntington, South Charleston, George Washington, Wheeling Central, Bridgeport, Princeton, Williamstown, Doddridge County, Independence, and many more. The discussion highlights returning all-state performers, rising Division I recruits, key offseason storylines, and the athletes poised to lead their programs during the upcoming season. Whether you're a fan, coach, recruiter, or simply love West Virginia high school football, this showcase offers an early look at the names you'll be hearing throughout the 2026 season.
Featured Athletes
Brian Dick — QB — Martinsburg
Kolby Walker — DB — Martinsburg
Kingston McDonald-Gibson — RB — Martinsburg
Noah Hockman — OL — Martinsburg
Maddox Twigg — QB — Morgantown
Brooks King — RB — Morgantown
Chase Travis — DL — Morgantown
Rudy Carrillo — ATH/DB — Morgantown
Gavin Stone — DL — University
Dante Newsome — WR — Huntington
Jeremiah Lyles — DL — Huntington
Tyler Avery — OL — Huntington
David Hill — DB — South Charleston
Trevaun Tyson — DL — South Charleston
Tramel Musgrove — LB — South Charleston
Miles Terry — DL — South Charleston
Parker Chapman — OL — George Washington
Gage Burdette — RB/LB — Woodrow Wilson
Phillip Shields III — RB — Washington
Preston Heatherington — TE — Wheeling Park
Nico Kusic — QB — Wheeling Central
Travis Owens — WR — Pendleton County
Trace Simpkins — QB/DB — Wahama
Treyvon Bearhs — RB/DB — Wahama
Jacob Britton — DL — Doddridge County
Brock Green — QB — Independence
Isaiah Conley — DE — Independence
Christian Hoosier — DL — Williamstown
Logan Payne — RB/LB — Braxton County
Brody Jeran — TE/LB — Bridgeport
Takye Porter — RB — Herbert Hoover
Jake Belcher — QB/LB — Princeton Senior
Alex Cox — RB/DB — Princeton
Colby Justus — OL — Princeton Senior
Evan Miller — OL — North Marion
Jaden Hatfield — RB — Elkins
Ian Brown — UTL/DB — Lewis County
Roscoe Dean — RB/OLB — Hampshire
Lucas Lambert — TE — Logan
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