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After a productive three seasons at Calhoun County, 2027 Roane County QB/ATH Brennen Carpenter gives the Raiders an exciting new option at quarterback. Carpenter brings good athleticism to the position and should fit well in Roane County’s Wing-T system, where his ability to make plays with his legs can add another element to the offense. He also gives the Raiders the flexibility to throw the ball more to keep defenses honest. Moving up to Class AA at a top program will be a challenge, but Carpenter has the skill set to make the transition and become a key player for the Raiders as a senior.

Calhoun County -> Roane County

One of the more intriguing under-the-radar additions in Class AA is 2027 QB/ATH Brennen Carpenter. After a productive career at Calhoun County, Carpenter heads to Roane County with the opportunity to take over at quarterback for the Raiders. Moving from one of the state’s smallest schools to one of the more consistent Class AA programs will be an interesting transition, but his skill set fits what Roane County wants to do offensively. While the Raiders have found success with their Wing-T attack, Carpenter has the athleticism to make plays with his legs while also giving the offense the flexibility to throw the ball more when needed. If everything comes together, don’t be surprised if Carpenter puts together a breakout senior season.

2027 Roane County QB/ATH Brennen Carpenter Brennen Carpenter 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB/ATH Roane County | 2027 State WV enters his senior season with an opportunity to make a major impact after transferring in from Calhoun County. Carpenter showed flashes of ability while playing in a struggling program and now joins Roane County, where his skill set should be a natural fit. His athleticism and dual-threat ability give the Raiders another dimension offensively, particularly in a Wing-T system that values quarterbacks who can make plays with their legs and keep defenses honest with their arm. Carpenter has already proven he can produce at the small-school level, and the move up in classification shouldn’t change that. If everything comes together, he has the potential to be one of the breakout players in Class AA this fall.

Brennen Carpenter Brennen Carpenter 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB/ATH Roane County | 2027 State WV heads into his senior year with a fresh start at Roane County after a productive junior season at Calhoun County, where he accounted for 1,100 passing yards and another 560 on the ground despite playing on a struggling team. The move allows him to step into an opening at quarterback for the Raiders and take command of an offense that traditionally leans on the run. Carpenter brings the athletic profile to make that system work as a dual threat, and his background as a basketball standout shows up in the way he moves and competes. What makes his transition interesting is the possibility that he can add a more consistent passing element while still operating within the structure of the Wing T. If that transition clicks early, Carpenter has the tools to turn a solid junior year into a much bigger senior campaign in a more competitive setting.

2027 Calhoun County QB Brennen Carpenter Brennen Carpenter 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB/ATH Roane County | 2027 State WV led his Red Devils to their first win since 2022 to snap a 26-game losing streak. Carpenter managed the game very well and was clearly one of the best athletes on the field on Friday night. He beat the Richwood defense over the top several times as the Red Devils hit some timely passes throughout the game with their running game drawing defenders in. Carpenter flashed a strong arm and throws a pretty deep ball as he was the difference in this matchup.