ST. MARYS, W.Va. (WTAP) – The Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis football game is almost here.

Six West Virginia cheerleaders were picked to cheer during the football game.

These girls are representing St. Marys High School, Tyler Consolidated High School, and Wirt County High School.

They have all graduated and will be cheering for the last time.

Savannah Keife from St. Marys said she is excited to cheer at the game.

“Being able to cheer one last time. It’s just I didn’t think it would happen, so I’m so very glad it’s happening, and I think everyone should come out Friday night and at least come here to support, like the football players and the cheerleaders and everyone’s who got everyone who is battling cystic fibrosis. And if you can’t do anything else, at least be here to support the game,” said Keife.

Their coach, Becca Mathews, is familiar with Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis.

She performed as a cheerleader in 2019 with girls from West Virginia and Ohio.

Mathews said it will be a night to remember.

“It’s a great feeling. I personally cheered this event myself and it’s one of my favorite memories as a cheerleader, so I know it’s gonna be one of theirs. It’s a great feeling just coming out one last time and just to coach it is amazing,” said Mathews.

All of the proceeds from the game will go towards Cystic Fibrosis research and helping local families affected by Cystic Fibrosis.

Ava Mongold from Tyler Consolidated said she is excited to support a good cause.

“It’s just an honor, honestly, all of us being here and supporting it. It just makes me feel good. Makes others with this diagnosis probably feel good too, and just help everyone out,” said Mongold.

Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at St. Marys High School’s football stadium.

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