The Capital Cougars will host the Princeton Tigers in Charleston on Friday night in a non-conference showdown. Princeton enters 2025 as one of the top-ranked teams in West Virginia, while Capital looks to make a statement at home against a powerhouse opponent.
Game Details
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Matchup: Princeton Tigers @ Capital Cougars
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Capital High School (Charleston, WV)
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Princeton Tigers (Princeton, WV)
Princeton comes in as a top-3 ranked team in West Virginia and #871 nationally. With returning talent and playoff experience, the Tigers are built to contend for a deep postseason run.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #871
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State Rank (WV): #3
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Class Rank: #2
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and use offensive tempo to overwhelm Capital’s defense.
Projected Key Players – Princeton
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QB: Grant Cochran
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RB: Andre Walker
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RB: Malachi Brown
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WR: Jayden Green
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WR: Xavier Hall
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TE: Carter Morris
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OL/DL: Isaiah Daniels
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LB: Logan Hughes
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LB: Bryson Taylor
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DB: Micah Johnson
Capital Cougars (Charleston, WV)
The Cougars begin 2025 ranked #37 in West Virginia. Playing at home, Capital has the chance to upset one of the state’s best and set the tone for the rest of their season.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #6,807
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State Rank (WV): #37
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Class Rank: #9
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Key to Win: Establish an early run game and limit Princeton’s big-play ability.
Projected Key Players – Capital
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QB: Kaden Bailey
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RB: Jordan Perry
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RB: Malik Carter
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WR: Treyvon Harris
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WR: Quincy James
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TE: Kamari Brown
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OL/DL: Mason Price
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LB: Elijah Scott
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LB: Caleb Moore
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DB: Jamari Lewis
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WV) | Class Rank | Record |
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| Princeton Tigers | #871 | #3 | #2 | 0-0 |
| Capital Cougars | #6,807 | #37 | #9 | 0-0 |
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