Winfield is 7-2 against Nitro since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Generals will host the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Friday, Winfield made easy work of Shady Spring and carried off a 39-13 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Generals.
Gannon Boggs
| 10/10/25 @ Ripley | 178 |
| 10/17/25 @ Shady Spring | 104 |
| 09/19/25 vs Magoffin County | 88 |
| 08/29/25 vs Lincoln County | 82 |
| 10/03/25 @ Princeton | 77 |
| + 1 more games |
Gannon Boggs was his usual excellent self, rushing for 104 yards and two touchdowns. He is becoming a predictor of Winfield's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Clayton Cramer was in the mix too, providing the Generals with two TDs.
Meanwhile, Nitro never let their opponents score last Friday. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 64-0 win over Lincoln County. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Wildcats' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Panthers are ranked 87th).
Nitro's win came from a few key players Winfield will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was EIAN DUFFY, who threw for 271 yards and five touchdowns while completing 86.7% of his passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another back making a difference was CHRIS RADCLIFFE, who rushed for 72 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries.
Winfield's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Nitro, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Friday's matchup will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Jared Miller and DUFFY. Miller just won't slow down this season and has thrown 11 touchdowns while averaging 123.3 passing yards per game. DUFFY has been a dominant force too and has thrown 26 touchdowns while averaging 277.9 passing yards per game.
Winfield couldn't quite get it done against Nitro when the teams last played back in October of 2024 as they fell 35-28. Will the Generals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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