West Virginia High School Football News

As the clocked ticked down Friday night at Jimmy Carey Stadium, Weirton Madonna coach Bob Kramer could be seen smiling, joking and congratulating his players and assistant coaches on a job well done.

For most teams that score nine points in a football game, that usually spells a long afternoon.

Richwood's 1-2 punch delivered a knockout blow Saturday night. In fact, quarterback Sam Tindal and running back Dustin Brown seem to enjoy rewriting history.

The No.1-ranked Brooke Bruins improved to 12-0 on the season with a 34-14 victory over No.9 Ripley at Brooke Memorial Stadium in a Class AAA quarterfinal.

Never underestimate the value of an athletic quarterback. Wheeling Central Catholic's Zack Hood didn't exactly post eye-popping numbers through the air, but what he did accomplish was put the Maroon Knights into the semifinal round of the Class A state playoffs.

The Bluefield Beavers stemmed the Tide Friday night to reach the semifinals of the Class AA football playoffs, by running over the previously-undefeated Sherman Tide 25-18 on a chilly night in Boone County.

The Weirton Madonna defense flexed its muscles again Friday night, shutting down what had been a high-powered Tucker County offense in a 48-0 rout of the Mountain Lions in a West Virginia Class A quarterfinal game at Jimmy Carey Stadium.

Bridgeport's Corey Wagner is second on the team in rushing yards and touchdowns .

Friday marks the beginning of the second week of high school football playoff action in both West Virginia and Virginia and four area teams are still in the running for state titles.

Momentum is on PikeViewa s side and you better not be surprised if they upset Frankfort Friday night.

Second round of high school football playoffs kicks off Friday night. The South Charleston Black Eagles are continuing their run toward a state championship.

"Running through, busting a lot of tackles - pretty fun. Scoring touchdowns, making it look hard - it's actually pretty easy sometimes," said Tucker County Senior Quarterback Brendan Miller about why he likes to play football.

Last season, West Virginia wide receiver Jock Sanders was named second team all-Big East after leading the team with 53 catches and seven touchdowns, while adding 462 yards .

"We're grateful for the opportunity to be here," summed up Iaeger Cub head coach Mitchell Estep Wednesday following practice and a dinner for the football team.

The start of the high school football postseason stirs many memories of past teams, coaches and players.

Fans of Wirt County football have patiently waited for the past 15 years to see their favorite football team return to the Class A playoffs.

If there is anything that can come back to bite a football team in the playoffs it is mistakes and missed opportunities.

In the playoffs for the first time in seven years, Ripley wanted to make the experience last as long as possible.

Wheeling Central Catholic vs. Williamstown. Again! After both teams rolled to one-sided victories Friday night to launch their 2009 West Virginia Class A football playoff runs, the Maroon Knights and Yellowjackets are set to square off in the quarterfinals next week at Williamstown.

Magnolia's Dillon Jackson only needed nine carried to rush for 118 yards to become the school's all-time leading rusher with a 57-8 victory over Roane County at Alumni Field.