The 2025 West Virginia high school football season continues with a key Big Ten Conference matchup as the Elkins Tigers travel to face the Lincoln Cougars. Both programs are opening their seasons and looking to set the tone with a statement victory. Lincoln will enjoy the home-field advantage under the lights on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Shinnston, WV.
Game Details
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Matchup: Elkins Tigers @ Lincoln Cougars
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Lincoln High School (Shinnston, WV)
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Elkins Tigers
The Tigers kick off 2025 with hopes of climbing the ranks in a competitive conference. Ranked #77 in West Virginia, Elkins will look to establish consistency on both sides of the ball. Success on the road will hinge on their ability to finish drives, protect their quarterback, and limit explosive plays from Lincoln’s offense.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,226
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State Rank (WV): #77
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Class Rank: #23
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, win time of possession, and tighten up red-zone defense.
Main Squad – Elkins Tigers
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QB: Aiden Bennett
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RB: Carter Phillips
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FB: Logan Simmons
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WR: Blake Turner
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WR: Mason Ward
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TE: Ryder Collins
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OL: Jackson Miller
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DL: Connor Hayes
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LB: Hunter Stalnaker
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DB: Chase Perry
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CB: Eli Foster
Lincoln Cougars
Lincoln enters the season with higher expectations after last year’s strong performances, holding the edge in state and class rankings over Elkins. With a physical defense and an offense capable of striking quickly, the Cougars will lean on their playmakers to deliver in front of a home crowd. If Lincoln can dictate the pace and dominate the line of scrimmage, they have a strong chance of defending their turf.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,766
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State Rank (WV): #56
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Class Rank: #14
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Key to Win: Control both lines, avoid slow starts, and maximize big-play opportunities.
Main Squad – Lincoln Cougars
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QB: Dylan Rogers
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RB: Gavin Moore
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WR: Landon Bailey
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WR: Tyler Grant
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TE: Evan Ross
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OL: Wyatt Jenkins
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DL: Caleb Harper
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LB: Brody Wilson
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LB: Zane Carpenter
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DB: Jaxon Smith
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CB: Ryan Douglas
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WV) | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Elkins Tigers | #11,226 | #77 | #23 | 0-0 |
| Lincoln Cougars | #8,766 | #56 | #14 | 0-0 |
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