Friday night lights shine in Jackson County as the South Charleston Black Eagles travel to face the Ripley Vikings in a non-conference matchup. Both programs are looking for a strong opening performance to set the tone for the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: South Charleston Black Eagles @ Ripley Vikings
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Ripley High School (Ripley, WV)
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South Charleston Black Eagles (South Charleston, WV)
The Black Eagles enter the year ranked #85 in West Virginia. With speed and athleticism on both sides of the ball, South Charleston hopes to re-establish itself as a program to watch in 2025.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #11,910
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State Rank (WV): #85
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Class Rank: #26
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Key to Win: Utilize team speed to stretch Ripley’s defense and create big plays in space.
Main Squad – South Charleston Black Eagles
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QB: Marcus Johnson
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RB: Jaylen Carter
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RB: Xavier Hayes
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WR: Darius Brown
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WR: Cameron Fields
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TE: Malik Reed
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OL: Jordan Thomas
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DL: Elijah Ward
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LB: Isaiah Brooks
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LB: Caleb Morris
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DB: Terrance Young
Ripley Vikings (Ripley, WV)
The Vikings start 2025 ranked #66 in the state, and with a strong home crowd behind them, Ripley will look to rely on physical football to earn an early win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,269
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State Rank (WV): #66
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Class Rank: #21
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Key to Win: Establish the run game and control time of possession against the fast-paced Black Eagles.
Main Squad – Ripley Vikings
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QB: Ethan Johnson
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RB: Carter Smith
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RB: Landon Davis
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WR: Mason Wright
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WR: Tyler Evans
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TE: Jacob Hunt
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OL: Cole Patterson
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DL: Gavin Stewart
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LB: Hunter Kelly
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LB: Owen Nichols
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DB: Brody Taylor
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WV) | Class Rank | Record |
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| South Charleston Eagles | #11,910 | #85 | #26 | 0-0 |
| Ripley Vikings | #10,269 | #66 | #21 | 0-0 |
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