Football Game Preview: The Linsly School Cadets vs. Huntington Highlanders

The Linsly School Cadets will square off against the Huntington Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

The home team had won the previous five meetings between The Linsly School and Kiski School, and Kiski School kept the tradition alive. The Cadets fell 21-17 to the Cougars on Saturday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Cadets came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 37th in West Virginia, while the Cougars are ranked 154th in Pennsylvania).

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Huntington, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-0 victory over Cabell Midland. Considering the Highlanders have won six matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

The Linsly School has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Huntington, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.

The Linsly School took a serious blow against Huntington in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, falling 55-20. Will the Cadets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.