Ripley High School to rejoin Mountain State Athletic Conference in 2027

RIPLEY, W. Va. — “Hello, old friend.”

With that simple greeting, Ripley High School signaled its impending return to the Mountain State Athletic Conference, announcing that the Vikings will officially rejoin the league for the 2027 athletic season. The move marks a reunion years in the making and sets the stage for renewed rivalries across the state.

Conference realignment often reshapes the competitive landscape, but for Ripley the shift is a homecoming. Administrators offered no additional comment beyond the brief confirmation, yet the single welcoming phrase—”Hello, old friend.”—hints at the anticipation felt on both sides as the Vikings prepare to step back into familiar territory.

Details regarding scheduling, division placement, and specific sport-by-sport impacts were not disclosed, but the 2027 target gives coaches, athletes, and fans a clear countdown to the Vikings’ MSAC return.