West Virginia meets Virginia in an interstate non-conference clash as the Montcalm Generals travel to New Castle to face the Craig County Rockets. Both teams are aiming to kick off the 2025 season with momentum, and this border-state battle should provide an early test of depth and discipline. Kickoff is Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Craig County High School.
Game Details
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Matchup: Montcalm Generals @ Craig County Rockets
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Craig County High School (New Castle, VA)
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Montcalm Generals (WV)
The Generals open the season ranked #103 in West Virginia, looking to improve on last year’s struggles by emphasizing ball control and defense. With a challenging road test to start the year, Montcalm will need to play smart, mistake-free football to keep pace with Craig County.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,410
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State Rank (WV): #103
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Class Rank: #23
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, slow the tempo, and control time of possession with the run game.
Main Squad – Montcalm Generals
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QB: Chase Johnson
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RB: Colton Smith
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WR: Gavin Price
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WR: Landon Moore
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TE: Hunter Daniels
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OL: Wyatt Miller
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DL: Mason Hall
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LB: Eli Roberts
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LB: Jacob Allen
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DB: Carter West
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CB: Nolan Foster
Craig County Rockets (VA)
The Rockets, ranked #333 in Virginia, also enter 2025 with questions to answer but will benefit from opening at home. Craig County will look to establish the ground game early and use defensive pressure to force Montcalm into mistakes. A win here would be a confidence-builder as they head into a tough Virginia schedule.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,732
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State Rank (VA): #333
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Division Rank: #38
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Key to Win: Dominate at the line of scrimmage, establish offensive rhythm early, and capitalize on field position.
Main Squad – Craig County Rockets
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QB: Dylan Carter
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RB: Mason Reed
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WR: Tyler Graham
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WR: Caleb Bryant
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TE: Evan Stewart
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OL: Logan White
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DL: Hunter Brooks
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LB: Colby Martin
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LB: Aiden Green
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DB: Zane Johnson
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CB: Blake Foster
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class/Division | Overall Record |
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| Montcalm Generals | #13,410 | #103 (WV) | #23 | 0-0 |
| Craig County Rockets | #13,732 | #333 (VA) | #38 | 0-0 |
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