The Keyser Golden Tornado will travel to Franklin to face the Pendleton County Wildcats in a non-conference Week 1 matchup. Both programs are eager to set the tone for the 2025 season, with Keyser entering as the higher-ranked team and Pendleton County looking to defend home turf. Kickoff is Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Pendleton County High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: Keyser Golden Tornado @ Pendleton County Wildcats
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Pendleton County High School (Franklin, WV)
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Keyser Golden Tornado (WV)
Keyser begins 2025 ranked #49 in West Virginia and will aim to build on its reputation as a physical and disciplined program. The Golden Tornado will look to establish control at the line of scrimmage and use their balanced offense to wear down Pendleton County’s defense. A strong performance on the road could set Keyser up for a playoff-caliber season.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,022
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State Rank (WV): #49
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Class Rank: #16
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Key to Win: Lean on the run game, play tight defense against Pendleton’s playmakers, and win the turnover battle.
Main Squad – Keyser Golden Tornado
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QB: Gavin Tasker
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RB: Jaxon Miller
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WR: Logan Perry
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WR: Chase Reed
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TE: Mason Clark
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OL: Wyatt Davis
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DL: Hunter Moore
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LB: Carter Johnson
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LB: Dylan Stewart
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DB: Eli Thompson
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CB: Ryan Foster
Pendleton County Wildcats (WV)
Pendleton County comes in ranked #68 in West Virginia, with the advantage of playing at home. The Wildcats will need to play disciplined football and look to generate explosive plays on offense to pull off the upset. Containing Keyser’s ground attack will be critical if Pendleton County hopes to secure an opening-week win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,524
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State Rank (WV): #68
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Class Rank: #10
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Key to Win: Protect the football, stay strong on defense, and take advantage of field position.
Main Squad – Pendleton County Wildcats
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QB: Landon Scott
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RB: Colton Hughes
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WR: Aiden Price
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WR: Gavin Ross
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TE: Nolan Taylor
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OL: Hunter Bennett
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DL: Mason Hall
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LB: Carter Reed
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LB: Eli Brooks
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DB: Chase Daniels
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CB: Tyler West
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WV) | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Keyser Golden Tornado | #8,022 | #49 | #16 | 0-0 |
| Pendleton County Wildcats | #10,524 | #68 | #10 | 0-0 |
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