A key early-season conference matchup is set for Friday night as the Van Bulldogs travel to face the Meadow Bridge Wildcats. Both teams open their 2025 campaigns with something to prove, and this one has the makings of a gritty battle in southern West Virginia football.
Game Details
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Matchup: Van Bulldogs @ Meadow Bridge Wildcats
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Meadow Bridge High School (Meadow Bridge, WV)
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Van Bulldogs (Van, WV)
The Bulldogs come into 2025 ranked #106 in West Virginia. With a physical ground attack and a hard-hitting defense, Van looks to impose their style early and take control of the trenches.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #13,454
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State Rank (WV): #106
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Class Rank: #24
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Key to Win: Lean on their experienced backfield and win the time-of-possession battle.
Main Squad – Van Bulldogs
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QB: Jaxon Perry
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RB: Colby Davis
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RB: Gage Browning
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WR: Logan Cook
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WR: Brayden Jones
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TE: Dawson Price
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OL: Mason Miller
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DL: Wyatt Johnson
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LB: Hunter Ellis
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LB: Cole Anderson
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DB: Blake Martin
Meadow Bridge Wildcats (Meadow Bridge, WV)
Meadow Bridge enters the season ranked #94 in the state. Known for tough home-field play, the Wildcats want to protect their turf and set the tone in conference action with an opening-night win.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #12,923
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State Rank (WV): #94
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Class Rank: #18
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Key to Win: Utilize their speed in space and force turnovers against Van’s offense.
Main Squad – Meadow Bridge Wildcats
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QB: Chase Thompson
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RB: Bryson Adkins
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RB: Eli Reed
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WR: Carson Moore
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WR: Landon Carter
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TE: Brody Scott
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OL: Tanner Richards
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DL: Jace Miller
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LB: Austin Bailey
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LB: Tyler Ward
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DB: Aiden Clark
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (WV) | Class Rank | Record |
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| Van Bulldogs | #13,454 | #106 | #24 | 0-0 |
| Meadow Bridge Wildcats | #12,923 | #94 | #18 | 0-0 |
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