Football Recap: Preston Starts Season with Defeat on the Road + How To Watch

By Team Reports Aug 30, 2025, 9:43pm

Football Recap: Preston Knights vs. Hampshire Trojans

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the West VA Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) & Hampshire High School. Watch Full Replay

Preston had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 40-20 to the Hampshire Trojans on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost five in a row.

Despite the loss, Preston still got an impressive performance from Slaton Manko, who rushed for 135 yards, and also threw for 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Preston and Hampshire will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Knights will take on rival North Marion at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Hampshire is set to challenge their familiar foe Frankfort at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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