Pendleton County took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 48-34 win over the Keyser Golden Tornado. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Wildcat were the (much) better team in the second half.

Travis Owens
08/29/25 vs Keyser | 133 |
10/04/24 vs Tucker County | 76 |
10/18/24 vs Pocahontas County | 72 |
09/20/24 @ Richwood | 64 |
11/01/24 vs Moorefield | 58 |
Pendleton County's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Travis Owens, who picked up 133 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Those 133 receiving yards gave Owens a new career-high. Chase Owens also helped out as he racked up 177 receiving yards.
Pendleton County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Corbin Dove and Owens. Colton Roberson was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pendleton County will host East Hardy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Wildcat's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Keyser, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Lewis County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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