Eastern vs Wirt County (West Virginia) High School Football Game Preview, Main Roster and Record– 8/29/2025

High School Football

The 2025 high school football season continues as Eastern High School (Reedsville, OH) looks to build on their Week 1 victory in a cross-state non-conference matchup against Wirt County (Elizabeth, WV). The game is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Wirt County High School. Eastern enters 1-0, while the Tigers kick off their season with hopes of defending home turf.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Eastern (OH) @ Wirt County (WV)

  • Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM

  • Location: Wirt County High School, Elizabeth, WV

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Eastern Eagles

The Eagles opened their season with a tight 23-19 win on the road, showcasing early-season grit and execution under pressure. Ranked #471 in Ohio and #8,060 nationally, they look to maintain momentum in their second straight road contest.

  • 2025 Record: 1-0

  • National Rank: #8,060

  • State Rank (OH): #471

  • Division Rank: #49

Key to Win: Limit turnovers, control time of possession, and keep Wirt County’s offense off the field with sustained drives.

Main Squad:

  • Braylon Wolfe – QB

  • Jaxson Sheets – WR/DB

  • Hunter Thompson – LB

  • Zayden Clark – RB

  • Wyatt Shaner – WR

  • Ethan Bragg – OL/DL

  • Colton Morris – DE

  • Nolan Simmons – FS

  • Dylan McKinney – RB/CB

  • Carter Russell – TE/LB

Wirt County Tigers

Wirt County is ready to open its 2025 campaign in front of the home crowd. Ranked #65 in West Virginia, the Tigers are aiming to start their season strong after a tough previous year. Their preparation and intensity will be tested early against a confident Eastern team.

  • 2025 Record: 0-0

  • National Rank: #10,223

  • State Rank (WV): #65

  • Class: 9

Key to Win: Start fast at home, win the line of scrimmage, and prevent Eastern from getting comfortable in the passing game.

Main Squad:

  • Tanner Moore – QB

  • Logan Parsons – RB/OLB

  • Grayson Daugherty – WR/DB

  • Connor Jarvis – OL/DL

  • Landon Ball – MLB

  • Jake Nichols – WR/CB

  • Mason Haught – TE

  • Parker Knight – LB

  • Eli Lucas – DB

  • Hunter McCartney – DE

Rankings & Records

Team National Rank State Rank Overall Record
Eastern (OH) #8,060 #471 (OH) 1-0
Wirt County #10,223 #65 (WV) 0-0
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