Conference play kicks off in Ellenboro as the Ritchie County Rebels host the Tyler Knights in a Friday night showdown. Both teams enter the 2025 season at 0-0, looking to set the tone in a competitive small-school landscape. With Tyler ranked inside the top 65 in West Virginia and Ritchie County looking to climb back into contention, this matchup has the makings of an early statement game. Kickoff is set for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
Game Details
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Matchup: Tyler Knights @ Ritchie County Rebels
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ritchie County High School (Ellenboro, WV)
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Tyler Knights (WV)
The Knights enter the season ranked #61 in the state and will rely on a balanced attack led by a strong backfield. Tyler’s defense will be tested against Ritchie County’s run game, making line play a key factor.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #9,613
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State Rank (WV): #61
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Class Rank: #15
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Key to Win: Establish the run, create turnovers on defense, and avoid costly penalties in a tight matchup.
Main Squad – Tyler Knights
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QB: Landon Miller
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RB: Carson Reed
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WR: Gavin Taylor
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WR: Eli Johnson
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TE: Mason Clark
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OL: Wyatt Moore
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DL: Hunter Davis
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LB: Colton West
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LB: Dylan Price
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DB: Chase Allen
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CB: Ryan Foster
Ritchie County Rebels (WV)
The Rebels open their season ranked #83 in the state and will look to defend their home turf against a slightly higher-ranked conference rival. Ritchie County’s best chance will be to control the tempo and lean on physical play in the trenches.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,732
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State Rank (WV): #83
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Class Rank: #14
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Key to Win: Dominate possession with long drives, keep defensive containment on the edges, and capitalize on special teams opportunities.
Main Squad – Ritchie County Rebels
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QB: Aiden Scott
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RB: Nolan Stewart
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WR: Gavin Martin
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WR: Carter Johnson
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TE: Logan Reed
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OL: Mason Roberts
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DL: Wyatt Hall
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LB: Eli Parker
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LB: Hunter Smith
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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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| Tyler Knights | #9,613 | #61 | #15 | 0-0 |
| Ritchie County | #11,732 | #83 | #14 | 0-0 |
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