Friday night football action heads to Clay as the Clay County Panthers welcome the Midland Trail Patriots in a non-conference showdown. Both teams start the 2025 season with a clean slate and will look to establish momentum early. Clay County, ranked just outside the state’s top 50, will aim to use home-field advantage, while Midland Trail seeks an opening week road upset. Kickoff is set for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Clay County High School Football Stadium.
Game Details
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Matchup: Midland Trail Patriots @ Clay County Panthers
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Clay County High School (Clay, WV)
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Midland Trail Patriots (WV)
Midland Trail begins the season ranked #71 in West Virginia. The Patriots will rely on a gritty, physical style of play, leaning heavily on their rushing attack. To compete with Clay County’s balanced offense, Midland Trail must control time of possession and avoid defensive breakdowns.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,859
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State Rank (WV): #71
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Class Rank: #19
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Key to Win: Sustain drives with a strong run game, limit Clay County’s big plays, and play disciplined defense.
Main Squad – Midland Trail Patriots
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QB: Tyler Johnson
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RB: Mason Greene
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FB: Cole Williams
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WR: Landon Scott
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WR: Jace Taylor
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TE: Hunter Collins
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OL: Wyatt Daniels
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DL: Carter Reed
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LB: Dylan Hughes
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LB: Logan Price
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DB: Gavin Foster
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CB: Ryan Allen
Clay County Panthers (WV)
Clay County opens the season ranked #52 in the state and will look to strike quickly on both sides of the ball. The Panthers are known for their versatility—equipped with an efficient passing game and a solid defensive front. A fast start could put pressure on Midland Trail to play from behind, which favors Clay County.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #8,123
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State Rank (WV): #52
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Class Rank: #11
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Key to Win: Spread the field offensively, establish defensive control at the line, and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad – Clay County Panthers
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QB: Aiden Moore
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RB: Colton West
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WR: Eli Johnson
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WR: Gavin Reed
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TE: Carter Martin
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OL: Hunter Davis
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DL: Wyatt Roberts
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LB: Mason Taylor
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LB: Nolan Foster
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DB: Chase Allen
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CB: Ryan Stewart
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WV) | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| Midland Trail Patriots | #10,859 | #71 | #19 | 0-0 |
| Clay County Panthers | #8,123 | #52 | #11 | 0-0 |
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