After the significant Tuesday ruling from the West Virginia Supreme Court regarding high school football playoffs, the much-anticipated games are set to kick off this weekend. The WVSSAC's email stated that this announcement follows the Supreme Court of Appeals in West Virginia vacating injunctions issued by two circuit courts, thereby reaffirming the WVSSAC's authority to oversee and implement its rules for interscholastic athletics. The point system that was in place throughout the regular season (prior to the injunctions) will be utilized to determine the playoff fields and matchups.

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Class AAAA

On Friday at 7 p.m., No. 16 Parkersburg (4-6) takes on No. 1 Martinsburg (9-1). This matchup showcases the contrasting records and potential of these two teams. Parkersburg, with a 4-6 record, will be looking to pull off an upset against the dominant Martinsburg. Meanwhile, No. 15 Hedgesville (2-8) faces No. 2 Spring Mills (9-1) at the same time. Hedgesville will be aiming to prove their mettle against a highly successful Spring Mills team. Further down the bracket, No. 14 Cabell Midland (5-5) meets No. 3 Jefferson (7-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. Cabell Midland will be hoping to use their recent form to make a mark in the playoffs. And No. 13 Musselman (2-8) takes on No. 4 Wheeling Park (7-3) also on Friday at 7 p.m. Musselman will be striving to turn their season around and make a run in the playoffs.

Saturday at 1:30 p.m., No. 12 University (4-6) battles it out with No. 5 Huntington (9-1). University will be looking to give Huntington a tough fight, while Huntington aims to continue their winning streak. No. 11 George Washington (7-3) faces No. 6 Hurricane (7-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. This is a closely matched pair, with both teams having similar records and a desire to advance. No. 10 Woodrow Wilson (6-4) meets No. 7 Morgantown (7-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. Woodrow Wilson will be aiming to use their experience to their advantage against Morgantown. And No. 9 Washington (6-4) takes on No. 8 Parkersburg South (5-5) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Washington will be looking to secure a victory and move forward in the playoffs.

Class AAA

Saturday at 4 p.m., No. 16 Hampshire (5-5) goes up against No. 1 Princeton (10-0). Princeton's undefeated record makes them strong favorites, but Hampshire will be giving it their all. On Friday at 7 p.m., No. 15 Point Pleasant (4-5) faces No. 2 Fairmont Senior (9-1). Point Pleasant will be looking to upset the favored Fairmont Senior. No. 14 Robert C. Byrd (4-6) takes on No. 3 Bridgeport (10-0) on Friday at 7 p.m. Byrd will be aiming to prove that they can compete with one of the top teams in the class. And No. 13 Elkins (5-5) meets No. 4 Herbert Hoover (10-0) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Elkins will be looking to make a statement in this matchup.

Friday at 7 p.m., No. 12 Lewis County (5-5) faces No. 5 Oak Hill (9-1). Lewis County will be looking to challenge Oak Hill's dominance. No. 11 Shady Spring (7-3) meets No. 6 Nitro (9-1) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Shady Spring will be aiming to use their offensive firepower to overcome Nitro. No. 10 East Fairmont (5-4) takes on No. 7 Spring Valley (7-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. This is a crucial matchup for both teams as they vie for a spot in the next round. And No. 9 Ripley (7-3) faces No. 8 North Marion (7-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. It will be a battle of evenly matched teams.

Class AA

Saturday at 1:30 p.m., No. 16 Westside (7-3) takes on No. 1 Frankfort (10-0). Frankfort's consistent performance makes them a tough opponent, but Westside will be looking to cause an upset. No. 15 Chapmanville (5-5) faces No. 2 Roane County (10-0) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Chapmanville will be aiming to show their fighting spirit against a dominant Roane County. On Friday at 7 p.m., No. 14 James Monroe (7-3) meets No. 3 Independence (6-3). James Monroe will be looking to build on their recent form and advance. And No. 13 Moorefield (4-6) takes on No. 4 Williamstown (8-2) on Friday at 7 p.m. Moorefield will be striving to make a late push in the playoffs.

Friday at 7 p.m., No. 12 Nicholas County (6-4) faces No. 5 Wheeling Central Catholic (8-2). Nicholas County will be looking to use their defensive prowess to challenge Wheeling Central Catholic. No. 11 Clay County (7-3) meets No. 6 Philip Barbour (7-3) on Saturday at 4 p.m. This is a closely contested matchup between two evenly matched teams. Saturday at 1:30 p.m., No. 10 Wayne (6-4) takes on No. 7 Scott (8-2). Wayne will be aiming to use their home-field advantage to gain an edge. And No. 9 South Harrison (8-2) faces No. 8 Bluefield (4-5) on Friday at 7 p.m. South Harrison will be looking to continue their winning ways.

Class A

Saturday at 1:30 p.m., No. 16 Tolsia (6-4) takes on No. 1 Tug Valley (10-0). Tug Valley's undefeated record makes them a formidable opponent, but Tolsia will be giving it their all. On Friday at 7 p.m., No. 15 East Hardy (4-6) faces No. 2 Tucker County (10-0). East Hardy will be looking to prove themselves against a top team. No. 14 Madonna (7-3) meets No. 3 Wahama (10-0) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Madonna will be aiming to make a statement in this matchup. And No. 13 Valley Wetzel (7-2) takes on No. 4 Cameron (9-1) on Friday at 7 p.m. Valley Wetzel will be looking to use their offensive skills to challenge Cameron.

Friday at 7 p.m., No. 12 Wirt County (7-3) faces No. 5 Doddridge County (8-2). Wirt County will be looking to use their team chemistry to their advantage. No. 11 Tyler Consolidated (6-4) meets No. 6 Sherman (8-2) on Friday at 7 p.m. Tyler Consolidated will be aiming to make a late push in the playoffs. No. 10 Meadow Bridge (7-3) takes on No. 7 Pendleton County (7-3) on Friday at 7 p.m. This is a closely fought matchup between two evenly matched teams. And Saturday at 1:30 p.m., No. 9 River View (7-3) faces No. 8 Petersburg (5-5). River View will be looking to secure a victory and move on in the playoffs.

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