The 2025 high school football season heats up in West Virginia with a highly anticipated Mountain State conference showdown between two top-10 ranked teams. The Jefferson Cougars host the Spring Mills Cardinals in Shenandoah Junction on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. With both teams ranked inside the top 10 in the state, this early-season battle could set the tone for postseason seeding.
Game Details
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Matchup: Spring Mills (Martinsburg, WV) @ Jefferson (Shenandoah Junction, WV)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Jefferson High School
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Spring Mills Cardinals
The Cardinals enter the 2025 season with high expectations. Ranked #9 in West Virginia and #2,268 nationally, they aim to build on last season’s momentum with a balanced team and experienced playmakers on both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,268
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State Rank (WV): #9
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Class: 7
Key to Win: Capitalize on Jefferson turnovers, maintain strong red-zone defense, and let the playmakers work in space.
Main Squad:
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Tyrese Williams – QB
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Jalen Thorpe – RB/DB
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Malik Davis – WR/CB
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Eli Burkhart – LB
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Cameron Wentz – OL/DL
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Brayden Morgan – WR
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Logan Timmons – DL
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Zayvion Black – FS
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Derek Armstrong – WR/PR
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Jace O’Donnell – TE/LB
Jefferson Cougars
The Cougars are ranked just one spot ahead of Spring Mills at #8 in West Virginia and #2,169 nationally. With a physical roster and home field advantage, Jefferson hopes to protect its turf and establish itself as a conference title contender right out of the gate.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #2,169
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State Rank (WV): #8
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Class: 6
Key to Win: Control the pace of the game, dominate the trenches, and make big plays in the passing game.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Brown – QB
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Tyler Jefferson – WR/CB
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Davon Scott – RB
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Elijah Robinson – MLB
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Demonte Gray – WR
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Xavier Simms – DE
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Colton Messer – OT
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Aiden Slayton – WR/FS
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Marcus Neal – LB
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Noah Parsons – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class | 2025 Record |
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| Spring Mills | #2,268 | #9 (WV) | 7 | 0-0 |
| Jefferson | #2,169 | #8 (WV) | 6 | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
