The Magnolia Blue Eagles (New Martinsville, WV) open their 2025 season with a road trip to face the Wirt County Tigers (Elizabeth, WV) in non-conference action. Magnolia is looking to debut strong, while Wirt County enters seeking its first win after falling in their opener. Kickoff is set for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Wirt County High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: Magnolia @ Wirt County
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Wirt County High School (Elizabeth, WV)
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Magnolia Blue Eagles
Magnolia starts the year with no games played yet (0-0), ranked #13,378 nationally and #101 in West Virginia (Class 22). With fresh legs and a clean slate, the Blue Eagles aim to build momentum early against a Wirt County defense that struggled in Week 1. Key for Magnolia will be establishing their ground game and avoiding early mistakes on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,378
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State Rank (WV): #101
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Key to Win: Take advantage of Wirt County’s defensive lapses and control tempo with balanced play-calling.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jackson Lewis – QB
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Carter Blake – RB
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Eli Richmond – WR
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Brody Thomas – LB
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Owen Martin – OL/DL
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Hunter Clark – DB
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Caleb Anderson – TE/LB
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Gavin Wilson – WR/DB
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Nick Porter – OL
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Aiden Hayes – DL
Wirt County Tigers
The Tigers sit at 0-1, ranked #10,834 nationally and #73 in West Virginia (Class 10). They opened with a tough 47-13 loss, showing offensive promise but leaving room for improvement defensively. Back at home, Wirt County will lean on its running attack and physical defense to keep Magnolia off balance.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #10,834
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State Rank (WV): #73
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Key to Win: Limit big plays from Magnolia’s offense and establish long drives to protect their defense.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Chase Miller – QB
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Wyatt Johnson – RB
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Blake Richards – WR
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Zane Foster – LB
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Cole Thompson – OL/DL
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Brogan Wright – DB
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Hunter Davis – TE/LB
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Eli Carpenter – WR/DB
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Jacob Long – OL
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Kaden Morris – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record |
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| Magnolia | #13,378 | #101 (WV) | 0-0 |
| Wirt Co. | #10,834 | #73 (WV) | 0-1 |
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