The 2025 West Virginia high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Morgantown Mohigans host the Parkersburg Big Reds on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are perennial contenders and will look to set the tone early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Parkersburg (Parkersburg, WV) vs Morgantown (Morgantown, WV)
○ Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Morgantown High School, Morgantown, WV
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Parkersburg Big Reds
The Big Reds enter the season ranked #4,028 nationally, #23 in West Virginia, and #11 in their class. With a tradition-rich program, Parkersburg will look to lean on its experience and discipline to start the year with a key road win.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #4,028
○ State Rank: #23 (WV)
○ Class Rank: #11
○ Strengths: Tradition, experienced coaching, balanced playmakers
○ Key to Win: Limit Morgantown’s big plays and control the game’s tempo
Morgantown Mohigans
The Mohigans open ranked #2,796 nationally, #14 in West Virginia, and #8 in their class. With home-field advantage and a strong roster, Morgantown enters the season with high expectations to make a deep run.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #2,796
○ State Rank: #14 (WV)
○ Class Rank: #8
○ Strengths: Depth on both sides of the ball, home support, strong defensive unit
○ Key to Win: Establish offensive consistency and take advantage of turnovers
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Big Reds | 4,028 | 23 (WV) | 11 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morgantown Mohigans | 2,796 | 14 (WV) | 8 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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