RETURNING STANDOUT

A First Team All-State sophomore season put 2028 Clay-Battelle ATH Caleb Hall Caleb Hall 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Clay-Battelle | 2028 WV among Class A’s top playmakers heading into his junior year. Hall has the speed, quickness, and elusiveness to create explosive plays out of the backfield as a proven commodity at running back. With several senior receivers graduating, the Cee-Bees could find more ways to utilize Hall in the passing game and take advantage of his athleticism in space. He will remain one of Clay-Battelle’s most dangerous offensive weapons in 2026 and has two more seasons to continue building on an already impressive start to his career.

Clay-Battelle’s postseason surge has also highlighted the emergence of sophomore running back Caleb Hall Caleb Hall 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Clay-Battelle | 2028 WV , who has stepped comfortably into a larger role this fall. Known already for carrying on the family name after his brother’s standout career, Hall has begun carving out his own identity with his quick burst and ability to create big plays in space. His growth from Year 1 to Year 2 has been evident, and he’s become a steady part of the Cee-Bees’ ground attack as they push deeper into the bracket. With his speed and competitive edge, Hall has quickly become another young weapon that opponents must account for as the stakes rise.

Another small school running back to know at Class A Clay-Battele is Caleb Hall Caleb Hall 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Clay-Battelle | 2028 WV . Hall is a familiar name for the Cee-Bees wearing the same number as older brother Zac who graduated last year after a great career. Younger brother Caleb appears to be on a similar track as his brother and got a lot of action as a freshman showing some good things for his first season of high school ball. Hall looks like he’ll have similar track speed as his brother did as a smaller scatback. Keep tabs on this young small school running back who showed potential during his freshman year.