The UVA Wise football team is predicted to finish ninth in the South Atlantic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. The poll, released today, ranks Wingate at the top, followed by Newberry and Lenoir-Rhyne. Six players from UVA Wise have been recognized as Players to Watch, including offensive talents Daniel Thomas, McCalan Beason, and Jack Tews, alongside defensive players Kenneth Long, Jalen Pickens, and Braylon Henry. The Highland Cavaliers begin fall camp as they prepare for their season opener against Presbyterian on August 27.

By the Numbers
  • UVA Wise placed ninth out of ten teams in the SAC Preseason Coaches Poll.
  • Daniel Thomas set a program record with 256 rushing yards in a single game last season.
State of Play
  • UVA Wise begins fall camp today, focusing on training for the upcoming season.
  • The team's first game is against Presbyterian, with a history of losing the prior two meetings.
What's Next

As the season approaches, UVA Wise will look to improve its standing within the conference and leverage the talents of its key players to secure early wins, particularly in their opening match against Presbyterian.

Bottom Line

UVA Wise must capitalize on its Players to Watch to surpass preseason expectations and initiate a turnaround this season, starting with the critical opener against Presbyterian.