Our story. Our passion.

Originally known as the New Martinsville Junior Football Eagles, the league began in 2005 with a simple vision: to provide the youth athletes of our community with a place to learn the fundamentals of football and cheerleading.  As the years have passed, and schools who were once rivals are now being consolidated, our vision is not only growing but also evolving.  Therefore, after our 2025 season, we became the Wetzel County Griffins.  Welcoming athletes from all schools in our county and honoring our 2 most rival schools by combining their mascots to create a strong legendary mascot for our athletes of the future.  

We are a group of volunteer parents driven by the desire to instill crucial life skills such as sportsmanship, a strong work ethic, and responsibility. Our goal is to create an environment where young athletes can compete, grow, and build lasting friendships, all while having fun and developing a lifelong love for the sport.

At Wetzel County Griffins, our coaching staff and leaders are the heart of our program. All of our coaches are volunteer parents, many of whom have current or former athletes participating in our league. They are deeply committed to the development of our players and cheerleaders, dedicating their time and expertise to help each child learn more every year and reach their full potential.