Roane County hosts Clay County in rematch of 2024 one-point thriller

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Roane County and Clay County renew a close West Virginia rivalry on Friday, Sept. 12, when the Roane County Raiders host the Clay County Panthers in Spencer, W.Va. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. EDT at Roane County High School. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/west-virginia/football/games/5793640-clay-county-vs-roane-county

Game details

• Matchup: Roane County Raiders (home) vs. Clay County Panthers (away)

• Date/time: Friday, Sept. 12 — 7 p.m. EDT

• Location: Spencer, W.Va. (Roane County High School)

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/west-virginia/football/games/5793640-clay-county-vs-roane-county

• Roane County team page: https://scorebooklive.com/west-virginia/football/teams/256544-roane-county-raiders

• Clay County team page: https://scorebooklive.com/west-virginia/football/teams/255201-clay-county-panthers

A quick primer

This matchup carries extra intrigue after a wild finish the last time these teams met. In their most recent meeting on Sept. 13, 2024, Roane County edged Clay County 47-46 in a one-point game — a finish fans on both sidelines will still be talking about. Expect a physical, fast-paced game as both programs look to seize early-season momentum.

Streaming and tickets

• Streaming: Each school lists an NFHS Network page that may carry the game — Roane County: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/roane-county-high-school-spencer-wv/football and Clay County: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/clay-county-high-school-clay-wv/football

• Tickets: No ticketing links were provided. Check the Roane County athletics site or the SBLive game page for updates.

Fan engagement — follow and pick’em

Roane County has 4 fans and Clay County has 3 on SBLive right now. Picks are currently at 0 for both teams. Follow the teams on SBLive to increase their fan counts and make a pick for fun — picks are for engagement only and are not tied to any win projections. These numbers can change, so check back and make your pick to show support.

Weather note

The game is scheduled in Spencer, W.Va. (local conditions apply). Check the SBLive game page before heading to the stadium for any last-minute updates.

Why watch

Close history, small-town pride and a one-point thriller in the recent past make this a must-see Friday night for local football fans. Tune in on NFHS Network if available, and follow the SBLive game page for live updates and postgame coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/west-virginia/football/games/5793640-clay-county-vs-roane-county

(Info current as provided — follow the teams and check SBLive for late changes.)