Wheeling Central Maroon Knights Prepare for Playoff Run Without Starting Quarterback
The Wheeling Central Maroon Knights are preparing for the playoffs as the No. 3 seed, aiming to defend their WVSSAC Class A state championship. The team faces the challenge of their starting quarterback being injured, with freshmen Wyatt Stephens and…
Wheeling Steubenville, WV, November 12, 2026 — The Wheeling Central Maroon Knights are gearing up for the postseason as the No. 3 seed in the WVSSAC Class A playoffs. The team is aiming to defend its state championship title from the previous season.
A significant challenge facing the Maroon Knights is the injury to their starting quarterback. The team will rely on freshmen Wyatt Stephens and Luke Bordas to fill the crucial position during the playoff push. The specific details regarding the starting quarterback’s injury, including its nature or expected recovery timeline, were not provided.
Wheeling Central is scheduled to begin its playoff journey against No. 14 seed Montcalm. The game is slated for Friday evening at 7 p.m. The contest will take place at Wheeling University’s Bishop Schmitt Field.
The team’s performance in the playoffs will be closely watched as they attempt to navigate the postseason without their primary signal-caller, while simultaneously seeking to repeat as state champions.
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