2025 WV Team Preview: Spring Valley Timberwolves

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring Valley will be in the Class AAA state championship mix every year, and that's especially true this season. The Timberwolves may not be many people's first pick, but they have the talent to be at Laidley Field in December. Spring Valley will boast one of the top offensive line units in the state and will revert to its famous Wing-T system after a year in the spread. That toughness and physicality mindset that they instill applies and travels anywhere that they go, which will prove to be an issue for many foes this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>2025 Schedule</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/29: at George Washington<br>9/5: at Parkersburg<br>9/12: at Huntington<br>9/19: vs Cabell Midland<br>9/26: at St. Albans<br>10/3: vs Riverside<br>10/10: vs Bridgeport<br>10/17: vs Capital<br>10/24: vs Woodrow Wilson<br>10/31: at South Charleston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2024 Record:</strong> 8-4<br><strong>2025 Prediction:</strong> 8-2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["971539"],"_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-68add1edecf91"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maybe the most underrated offensive line prospect in the state of West Virginia, who hasn't gotten the headlines as some of the other top prospects, is 2026 Spring Valley OL [player_tooltip player_id='971539' first='Marcus' last='Lewis']. He's steadily grown into his 6'5 frame and has made strides physically, which should have D1 programs keeping tabs on his senior season. Lewis has the length and athleticism to play at that level and should also show he has the talent to do so as well this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17946614/66fa91ea342e1bec1efbcf08' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded29e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137479"],"_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-68add1eded2fb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Spring Valley is reverting to the Wing-T this season, and there's no better running back around to run that system than 2026 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1137479' first='Miguel' last='Cain']. His physical, balanced running style as a runner is a perfect match for that scheme, and Cain could put up big numbers as a senior. He got banged up at the end of last year, but is ready to go heading into the 2025 season. Cain's recruitment should pick up as a result of this fall and is a definite take for D2 programs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18137672/67186308fd6b9d52e9c3bb60' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded323"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138207"],"_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-68add1eded36c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the leaders of the loaded Spring Valley offensive line units is 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1138207' first='Michael' last='Shy']. He's been a steady presence for the Timberwolves on the line of scrimmage since he was an underclassman, and the patience with their 2026 class through the years will pay off this season. Shy is worthy of D2 looks this fall and has already received D3 opportunities before his senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18046517/66edb575d73a0141841650f5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded390"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138231"],"_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-68add1eded3d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The biggest athlete on the line of scrimmage for the Timberwolves this season will be 2026 OL [player_tooltip player_id='1138231' first='Maddox' last='Barron']. That's saying a lot for a unit that boasts some big men, with a 6'5 310 towering frame. We got to see Barron in person this summer, and the measurables definitely check out. He can improve athletically and would be a great candidate to slide inside in college. The Wing-T system should benefit Barron's run-blocking prowess as a big, physical athlete who can consistently get push. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17946916/674d0db2f944d22bcd55000e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded3f7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138214"],"_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-68add1eded43c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Yet another 2026 offensive lineman to know for Spring Valley this season is [player_tooltip player_id='1138214' first='Braxton' last='Carter']. He'll likely man the center position again for the Timberwolves, but he has guard ability and experience as well. Carter is underrated and is deserving of D2 looks this season in our eyes, who may be flying under the radar as a prospect. His play will be crucial this season as they go back to the Wing-T at center. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/20870313/671dd2f95c4caf2e6f41ca6f' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded45e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894978"],"_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-68add1eded4a2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">2026 Spring Valley LB [player_tooltip player_id='894978' first='Camrin' last='Perdue'] will be heading to WV State for baseball after high school, but his play on the football field should be noted as well. Perdue led the Timberwolves in tackles as a junior and likely repeats that feat as a senior. He lacks size, but is all over the field and pursues the ball at a high level from his middle linebacker spot. Perdue has the mindset for the position that you're looking for and could easily play football at the next level if he wanted. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17725672/6871550fd420420ad95b8ad0' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded4d1"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1683404"],"_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-68add1eded52a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new name to our 2026 rankings this summer, after seeing him in person, was FB/LB [player_tooltip player_id='1683404' first='Zeke' last='Lewis']. The move back to the Wing-T will greatly benefit a player like Lewis, who is tailor-made for the fullback position. His athleticism jumped out in person with the raw testing numbers that he put up, which would translate well to LB or EDGE at the next level, too. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Lewis in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/new-additions-to-the-2026-top-150/">2026 Rankings New Additions article</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1683404' first='Zeke' last='Lewis']</strong> is someone who impressed us at the Fairmont State Prospect Camp earlier this summer and debuts in the rankings just outside of the Top 15 of 2026 linebackers. Production at that position was light last season, but Lewis should have more opportunities there as a senior. He's fully capable of playing fullback or a short-yardage running back at the next level, with underrated athleticism for his size. Lewis has an impressive physical build that we saw in person and moves well for his size, which will give him options in college."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17976667/68234e51621682400109f430' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded54d"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1605767"],"_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-68add1eded590"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another undersized but talented linebacker to know for Spring Valley this season is [player_tooltip player_id='1605767' first='Beau' last='Christopher']. He also made his debut in the rankings this summer and is capable of climbing up them with a good senior year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's what we recently said about Christopher in our <em><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/07/new-additions-to-the-2026-top-250-pt-2/">2026 Rankings New Additions</a></em>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"Spring Valley's <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1605767' first='Beau' last='Christopher']</strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/player/beau-christopher/"></a> is another underrated linebacker in the 2026 class that colleges need to know for the 2025 season. He's a bit undersized, but was very productive for the Timberwolves as a junior with 47 tackles, including 9 for a loss, which ranked 6th on the team. He's another downhill middle linebacker who flies to the football with bad intentions. Christopher does a great job of tackling through ball carriers and quarterbacks and is a heat-seeking missile at linebacker."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19995226/675499feea1f1b1824e1b88d' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded677"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1689135"],"_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-68add1eded6bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We're hoping to see more from 2026 Spring Valley WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1689135' first='Dae' last='Dae Page'] this season after liking his potential in his junior highlight tape. Receiver and defensive back bodies are what the Timberwolves lack returning experience in, and Page will have a great opportunity to step up at one of those spots. He looks like a future safety at the next level with the length and athleticism to develop into a future standout after some development. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18612223/6847b943b9568704c5e65765' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded6e1"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1235284"],"_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-68add1eded724"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rounding out the talented 2026 Spring Valley offensive line class is an under-the-radar player in [player_tooltip player_id='1235284' first='Evan' last='McCormick']. He's not quite the size of his classmates, but McCormick will play at the next level if he chooses to. He's garnered D3 opportunities heading into his senior year and would be a great value add to a program at that level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17950010/675f3fc9904110b98ae206c3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded747"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1154893"],"_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-68add1eded78f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another body in the backfield for the Timberwolves to utilize will be 2027 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1154893' first='Peyton' last='Bailey']. We saw him at a camp this summer where he caught our eye, and he'll provide depth at the position as a junior. His coaches would likely feel confident in rotating him in consistently, and Bailey can also give snaps at linebacker on defense. He's a name to tuck away for later, as more opportunities will be coming next year as a senior. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19953137/68a1319de042693668b16fa7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68add1eded7b0"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->