2025 WV Team Preview: Parkersburg Big Reds

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parkersburg took a step back in 2024 after graduating a talented senior class from the year prior, but those growing pains from a young team last season should benefit the Big Reds in 2025. They'll have to navigate a tough schedule, but the strength of that slate could get them in the playoffs with five wins. The Big Reds will be a tough out this season and a team that can't be overlooked each game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2025 Schedule</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/28: at Morgantown<br>9/5: vs Spring Valley<br>9/12: a Hurricane<br>9/19: vs Parkersburg South<br>9/26: vs Riverside<br>10/3: vs George Washington<br>10/10: at Huntington<br>10/17: vs Cabell Midland<br>10/24: at Ripley<br>10/31: at Herbert Hoover</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Record:</strong> 4-7<br><strong>2025 Prediction: </strong>5-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894732"],"_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-68a89f4a19379"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If 2026 Parkersburg WR/TE [player_tooltip player_id='894732' first='Tytan' last='Parsons'] can stay healthy this season, watch for him to have a big year for the Big Reds. He's an imposing target out wide and will create mismatches for corners. If Parsons can play a full season, he has the talent to warrant more FCS offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Parsons in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2026-summer-rankings-update-offensive-stock-risers/">2026 Rankings Stock Risers article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"2026 Parkersburg TE <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='894732' first='Tytan' last='Parsons']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/tytan-parsons/"></a> has been a tough eval due to a lack of film, with an injury setting him back last season. Having seen him in camp settings, he's always had the potential to be a sought-after prospect, which is occurring this summer as he gets out to college camps. Parsons impressed D1 Morehead State earlier this summer at their camp and picked up his first offer from the Eagles, where his older brother David currently plays. He projects as a TE at the next level in our eyes with his frame, and has a high ceiling there if he can stay healthy and continue to add the needed size for the position."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17995430/675a57b7186669cc04d44b60' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a89f4a196e3"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894730"],"_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-68a88afa4b277"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Opposing offenses are likely tired of seeing 2026 Parkersburg EDGE/DL [player_tooltip player_id='894730' first='Adam' last='Elder'] causing havoc. Although he missed most of last season due to injury, Elder has been a highly productive player for the Big Reds since his underclassman days. He'd be a great fit at EDGE at the next level, but plays with his hand in the turf and will even slide inside to give them a pass-rushing presence from the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18348346/671edc304d23b44844660350' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a89f4a19770"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894766"],"_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-68a89f4a197c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894766' first='Ethan' last='Jones'] will be pressed into the Big Reds' workhorse running back this season after waiting his turn over the past three years. He did some good things as the second option as a junior and is a formidable defensive player as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Jones in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/new-additions-to-the-2026-top-250-pt-1/">2026 Rankings New Additions article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='894766' first='Ethan' last='Jones']</strong> was a good second option for the Parkersburg Big Reds' rushing attack as a junior, but should step in as their top guy as a senior. Jones also produced as a DE/EDGE type player last season, but his size is best suited for running back or OLB. He rushed for 400 yards and 4 touchdowns behind the talented Jakel Shelton in 2024 and could flirt with a 1,000-yard season as a senior if he stays healthy."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Movg all-star 2nd team defense line<br>All Msac Special honorable mention <a href="https://t.co/TqSEcp355G">pic.twitter.com/TqSEcp355G</a></p>&mdash; [player_tooltip player_id='894766' first='Ethan' last='Jones'] (@ethanmjones125) <a href="https://twitter.com/ethanmjones125/status/1867947593621508130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 14, 2024</a></blockquote> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1227050"],"_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-68a89f4a19835"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If Parkersburg can spread the ball around more in 2025, expect 2026 WR [player_tooltip player_id='1227050' first='Hunter' last='Leavitt'] to benefit. He flashed some playmaking ability from the slot last season and should get more touches as a senior. D3 programs should be keeping a close eye on him this fall. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Leavitt in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/new-additions-to-the-2026-top-250-pt-3/">2026 Rankings New Additions article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"A speedy slot receiver to know this season for Parkersburg is 2026 WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1227050' first='Hunter' last='Leavitt']</strong>. The Big Reds' passing game was up and down last season with some young talent and first-year starters, but keep an eye on Leavitt to break out as a senior after showing flashes as a junior in 2024. Leavitt has the potential to be a dynamic player out of the slot this year with the burst and quickness he flashed last season. He can develop into a safety blanket for his quarterback on short throws and screens that allow him to use his athleticism after the catch."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18550418/679aa61e0911d7c700306da6' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a89f4a19864"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1139401"],"_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-68a89f4a1993d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Big Reds need a big year from players like 2026 LB [player_tooltip player_id='1139401' first='Sylas' last='Cheuvront'] to take the next step as a team this season. He never fully got going as a junior, but is capable of having a breakout year if he can stay healthy. Cheuvront got hurt in the first game of the season and got to return for the final two games, so he's flying under the radar heading into his senior year. He'll open eyes this fall with good injury luck and could be a future stock riser in the rankings if he does. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18027084/67b963bce017436fca81b6da' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a89f4a19966"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894729"],"_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-68a89f4a198bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='894729' first='Bryan' last='Gregory'] is a versatile athlete for Parkersburg to utilize this season. He can play almost every skill position and will even long snap for the Big Reds. Safety is where we like him the most as a college prospect, but Gregory can give good reps at receiver and even quarterback if they need him to. He's long and athletic with a frame to add significant size to at the next level to raise his ceiling further as a player. Gregory is an under-the-radar prospect who D3 programs will want to know, with the potential of D2 interest as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18170636/678ac629dd29dde0e1d02542' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a89f4a198e7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["920510"],"_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-68a89f4a199b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the top big men in the 2027 class is Parkersburg offensive lineman [player_tooltip player_id='920510' first='Drey' last='Grinter']. He's still not talked about enough among the top linemen in a talented 2027 class in our eyes. Grinter did what we expected him to as a sophomore and secured a starting varsity spot after showing a ton of upside in his freshman film. He has the size and ability to garner college attention soon after this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19478468/6745069a406cedf44c0dac7a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a89f4a199dc"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["864950"],"_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-68a89f4a19a33"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2027 Parkersburg QB [player_tooltip player_id='864950' first='Tyler' last='Cameron'] has patiently waited for his turn to take over the reins as the Big Reds' quarterback, and he'll finally have his opportunity this season. Cameron is capable of becoming a talented quarterback on Friday nights, as he's performed well during 7-on-7s this offseason. This is a big year for him to show what he's capable of, with some big tests on the Big Reds' schedule to prove that he's worthy of being talked about among the top quarterbacks in the 2027 class. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19475849/68a0fd23946b06a754254f45' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a89f4a19a59"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1624445"],"_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-68a89f4a19ab5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're hoping to get some game film of 2028 Parkersburg DB [player_tooltip player_id='1624445' first='Javel' last='Chandler'] this fall as he's a high-ciling prospect who may attract early D1 offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Chandler in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2028-rankings-debut-the-top-10/">2028 Rankings Debut article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Unfortunately, there's not much game film out there of 2028 Parkersburg DB/WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1624445' first='Javel' last='Chandler']</strong>, but we know he's going to be one of the top prospects in this class. He'll be a future D1 prospect who's capable of playing on either side of the ball in college with the raw athleticism that he has. Chandler is also a long athlete in the 6'3 range, which may cause him to flip to WR in the rankings down the road, depending on how he produces there. He totaled 55 tackles and 3 interceptions as a freshman for the Big Reds and doubles as a standout on the track team. Once he produces some game tape, expect colleges to begin poking around."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1077100"],"_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-68a89f4a19b1c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2028 Parkersburg WR [player_tooltip player_id='1077100' first='Brady' last='Thorn'] is capable of having an explosive sophomore year if he takes a step forward and the Big Reds can get him the ball. He showed high-level potential as a freshman, but Thorn can elevate his game further as he gets older and more experienced. Thorn has made advancements physically over the off-season, which should translate to an even better sophomore year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Thorn in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/2028-rankings-debut-the-top-20/">2028 Rankings Debut article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"2028 Parkersburg WR <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1077100' first='Brady' last='Thorn']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/brady-thorn/"></a> flashed as a freshman on varsity for the Big Reds last season and was their best offensive weapon. We're expecting him and the offense as a whole to take a step forward in 2025 and showcase his potential even further. Thorn can develop into a big-time playmaker for them, which you saw glimpses of as a freshman against a tough schedule. He has the physical traits to eventually garner D1 attention in the future if he continues on this development path."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22495306/679809c9b716952997476e33' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a89f4a19b44"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->