Football Game Preview: Calhoun Red Devils vs. Webster County Highlanders

Calhoun is 0-5 against Webster County since October of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Red Devils will look to defend their home field against the Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. Calhoun will be strutting in after a win while Webster County will be coming in after a loss.

Calhoun is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Valley 65-14 last Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Red Devils as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

Brennen Carpenter

Passing Touchdowns (Career)

10/17/25 vs Valley	3
09/12/25 vs Wirt County	2
09/05/25 @ Richwood	2
08/29/25 @ Gilmer County	2
10/03/25 vs Buffalo	1

Calhoun got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brennen Carpenter out in front who rushed for 103 yards and one score on only 11 carries, and also threw for 157 yards and three touchdowns while completing 91.7% of his passes. Those three passing touchdowns gave Carpenter a new career-high. Chase Schoolcraft was another key pass catcher, gaining 78 total yards and four touchdowns.

Meanwhile, Webster County played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 63-14 loss at the hands of Wahama. The Highlanders have struggled against the White Falcons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Calhoun's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Webster County, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 2-6.

Calhoun was taken down by Webster County 44-13 in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Red Devils were down 28-0.