The Nitro Wildcats travel to face the Hedgesville Eagles in an exciting non-conference matchup to open the 2025 high school football season. Nitro enters the season as one of West Virginia’s more highly ranked programs, while Hedgesville will look to defend home turf and kick off their year with momentum. The clash takes place Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Alderson Broaddus University.
Game Details
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Matchup: Nitro Wildcats @ Hedgesville Eagles
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Alderson Broaddus University (Philippi, WV)
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Nitro Wildcats
Nitro comes in as the favorite, ranked inside the top 15 in the state at #11 and sitting #4 in their class. Known for their speed and offensive explosiveness, the Wildcats will look to set the tone early and keep Hedgesville on its heels. A fast start could allow Nitro to separate quickly and control the contest.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,630
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State Rank (WV): #11
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Class Rank: #4
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Key to Win: Execute in the passing game, create turnovers on defense, and limit special teams mistakes.
Main Squad – Nitro Wildcats
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QB: Carter Meadows
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RB: Isaiah Johnson
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WR: Jayden Thomas
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WR: Landon Price
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TE: Brody Allen
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OL: Logan Bryant
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DL: Marcus White
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LB: Cameron Steele
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LB: Dalton Clark
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DB: Aiden West
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CB: Ethan Reynolds
Hedgesville Eagles
The Eagles open 2025 ranked #44 in West Virginia and know they face a tough test against Nitro. Hedgesville will rely on physicality and home support to challenge the Wildcats. Establishing the run and controlling possession will be vital if they want to stay in the game and pull off an early-season upset.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #7,418
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State Rank (WV): #44
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Class Rank: #16
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Key to Win: Control the clock with the run game, play disciplined defense, and capitalize on every scoring chance.
Main Squad – Hedgesville Eagles
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QB: Mason Carter
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RB: Tyler Hammond
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WR: Chase Miller
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WR: Carson Adams
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TE: Cole Daniels
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OL: Brady Turner
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DL: Austin Long
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LB: Hunter Miller
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LB: Levi Graham
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DB: Dylan Brooks
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CB: Zane Patterson
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WV) | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Nitro Wildcats | #2,630 | #11 | #4 | 0-0 |
| Hedgesville Eagles | #7,418 | #44 | #16 | 0-0 |
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