2025 WV Team Preview: Musselman Applemen

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Musselman had a tough 2024 season after their roster was riddled with transfers, but the Applemen won't be a team to overlook in 2025. It may not reflect in the win column this season, but they should be much improved with many of their top athletes returning from last season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2025 Schedule</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29: vs University<br>9/5: vs Loudoun Valley (VA)<br>9/12: at Wheeling Park<br>9/19: vs Spring Mills<br>10/3: vs Martinsburg<br>10/10: vs Boonsboro (MD)<br>10/17: at Hedgesville<br>10/24: at Jefferson<br>10/31: at Washington<br>11/7: at Morgantown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Record:</strong> 2-9<br><strong>2025 Prediction:</strong> 3-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138548"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c09578e6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Musselman TE [player_tooltip player_id='1138548' first='Josh' last='Armentrout'] will be a key piece to the Applemen's success on both sides of the ball this season. He's a long and athletic prospect with a high ceiling as a tight end at the next level. If they can open up the passing game more in their single-wing system, Armentrout will prove to be a dangerous threat. He'll also create havoc at defensive end and has the potential to play there in college as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18345764/673e0dea6a6e145fb2ded13e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957bb2"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1580328"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957c08"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top running back prospects in the 2026 class is Musselman's [player_tooltip player_id='1580328' first='Nate' last='Lasure']. He had a very good junior season as their top offensive weapon during a tough year. Lasure totaled 1,500 all-purpose yards and may be flying under the radar due to their difficult year. He has the size, physicality, and athleticism to garner D2 looks this fall and is poised for a big senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17687130/67462abfce73d8d9ec9ef934' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957c7b"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894726"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957cc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Musselman ATH [player_tooltip player_id='894726' first='Zachary' last='Miller'] commanded the Applemen's single-wing offense last season and could project at a few different positions at the next level. He's another athlete with good size and athleticism who will see a lot of carries in their scheme as a physical downhill runner. His role may change a bit as a senior, but Miller is someone deserving of D2 offers this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16280040/673b5a21787c2b13537b1f63' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957ce9"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139376"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957d27"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Welcome back, 2026 Musselman ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1139376' first='Colton' last='Shelton'], to the program! After taking his junior season off, Shelton is back on the team as a senior and will play a huge role. He's capable of playing several different positions, but Shelton will be another ball carrier in their offensive system. He was formerly ranked highly as a linebacker in the past, but Shelton's size would have him playing safety or slot receiver at the next level. He's a talented athlete who will greatly benefit their 2025 campaign and is a much-welcomed addition back to the program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15734612/652b5d74ab9ce801ec991571' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957d46"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1603289"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957d82"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An underrated athlete who is flying under the radar heading into his senior year is 2026 Musselman ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1603289' first='Jaden' last='Rhyne']. He's like a receiver or safety at the next level, but is another athlete who can be used in a variety of ways in their single-wing offense. If they can get him the ball in the passing game, Rhyne will keep defenses honest as they key on the running game often. Rhyne is capable of being a playmaking threat as a receiver or ball carrier. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17798932/673e04e22e7ac2cc25595989' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957da1"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624383"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957ddd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A young playmaker at Musselman's disposal is 2028 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1624383' first='Demarion' last='Warren']. We loved what he flashed as a freshman for the Applemen, with a bright future coming as a player and prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Warren in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2028-rankings-debut-the-top-50/">2028 Rankings Debut article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"A 2028 receiver prospect who flashed a lot of upside on their JV team last season was Musselman's&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1624383' first='Demarion' last='Warren']</strong>. He flashed dynamic playmaking ability with the ball in his hands, which forced him to see varsity action as a freshman. Warren appears to be a future human highlight reel waiting to happen with the glimpses he showed last season during his first year of high school. He has the speed, quickness, and elusiveness to develop into a top receiver prospect in this class and a future star for the varsity squad in time."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22572470/671cedcde47f640f38aea6f2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a65c0957dfc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OTHER PLAYERS TO KNOW</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137055' first='Wilson' last='Bonham'] - 2026 K</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Deshawn Lewis - 2026 LB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1716396' first='Jahkobi' last='Warren'] - 2029 ATH</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->