The long-standing Battle for the Bluestone returns this fall as the Summers County Bobcats host the PikeView Panthers in Hinton. Both schools will be chasing momentum in their season opener, and with conference stakes attached, this matchup promises intensity under the Friday night lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: PikeView Panthers @ Summers County Bobcats
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Summers County High School (Hinton, WV)
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PikeView Panthers (Princeton, WV)
The Panthers enter the 2025 season with hopes of climbing the state rankings after finishing in the lower tier last year. Ranked #96 in West Virginia, PikeView will need to rely on its younger playmakers to step up in a tough road environment.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,169
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State Rank (WV): #96
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Class Rank: #28
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Key to Win: Establish the ground game early to chew clock and limit Summers County’s possessions.
Main Squad – PikeView Panthers
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QB: Luke Mitchell
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RB: Carter Price
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WR: Dylan Harper
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WR: Colby Simmons
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TE: Evan White
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OL: Hunter Steele
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DL: Ryan Meadows
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LB: Blake Ward
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DB: Jaden Cooper
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DB: Logan Turner
Summers County Bobcats (Hinton, WV)
The Bobcats open 2025 with confidence, coming off an offseason of growth and ranked higher at #78 in the state. Playing at home with the energy of the Hinton crowd behind them, Summers County will look to strike early and apply pressure on defense.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,310
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State Rank (WV): #78
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Class Rank: #22
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Key to Win: Use speed on the edges and defensive takeaways to tilt momentum in their favor.
Main Squad – Summers County Bobcats
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QB: Ethan Bailey
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RB: Cole Johnson
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WR: Landon Cox
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WR: Micah Stewart
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TE: Tyler Webb
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OL: Austin Blake
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DL: Carson Mills
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LB: Tanner Hayes
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LB: Brody Long
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DB: Camden Taylor
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DB: Brayden Fisher
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WV) | Class Rank | Overall Record |
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| PikeView Panthers | #13,169 | #96 | #28 | 0-0 |
| Summers County Bobcats | #11,310 | #78 | #22 | 0-0 |
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