Pigskin Preview: West Bladen Knights building toward a breakthroughBLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) —After a tough 2025 season, West Bladen is ready for a fresh start. That belief comes after a season that tested West Bladen. As West Bladen continues to grow, Worley said progress will not come down only to wins and losses. And we got a very young group, so I’m excited to see what this group does together,” Worley said. West Bladen opens its season on the road against Pender High School on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.