Friday night features a border-state showdown as Gallia Academy (Gallipolis, OH) travels south across the river to face Point Pleasant (Point Pleasant, WV) in a non-conference clash on September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are searching for their first win of the season, making this a high-stakes early test for two proud programs.
Game Details
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Matchup: Gallia Academy (OH) @ Point Pleasant (WV)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Point Pleasant High School, Point Pleasant, WV
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Gallia Academy Blue Devils
The Blue Devils enter at 0-2, having struggled both offensively and defensively in the early season. Ranked #6,088 nationally and #360 in Ohio, Gallia has managed just 20 points across two games while allowing 87. Quarterback JR Jackson and receiver Taije Nicholson have shown sparks, but the team must find a way to sustain drives and limit turnovers.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #6,088
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State Rank (OH): #360
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Division Rank: #58
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Key to Win: Get off to a faster start and improve red-zone efficiency while cutting down defensive lapses.
Main Squad:
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JR Jackson – QB (6.5 PPG in Q2, 3.5 in Q3)
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Ravhan Hawkins – RB
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Taije Nicholson – WR
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Breyonn Edwards – LB
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My’Kell Williams – DL
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Dylan Charlton – WR/DB
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Jaki Threet – RB/QB hybrid
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Noah Fisher – OL/DL
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Landon Wright – DB
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Cameron Brooks – WR/DB
Point Pleasant Big Blacks
The Big Blacks sit at 0-1 after falling to Fairland 40-15 in their opener. Ranked #8,023 nationally and #47 in West Virginia, Point Pleasant will look to regroup in front of their home crowd. They scored 15 points in their lone game but struggled to contain Fairland’s rushing attack. With a week of adjustments, they’ll aim to showcase more discipline on defense and consistency on offense.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #8,023
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State Rank (WV): #47
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Class Rank: #16
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Key to Win: Play cleaner football, use home-field advantage, and find explosive plays to spark momentum.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Parsons – QB
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Zachary Wamsley – RB
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Logan Miller – WR
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Bryce Chapman – LB
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Michael Hall – DL
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Owen Wallace – DB
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Cameron Davis – OL/DL
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Isaac Sanders – WR/DB
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Hunter Johnson – TE/LB
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Jaxon Scott – RB/FS
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Div./Class Rank | 2025 Record |
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| Gallia Academy Blue Devils | #6,088 | #360 (OH) | #58 | 0-2 |
| Point Pleasant Big Blacks | #8,023 | #47 (WV) | #16 | 0-1 |
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