RANK |
TEAM |
POINTS |
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1 |
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WHEELING CENTRAL (1-0) |
236 (18) |
Last week: Defeated Notre Dame 54-21
This week: vs. Catholic Central (OH)
Ranking last week: 1 |
Notes: Wheeling Central pulled away in the second half from Notre Dame, beating the Irish in week one 54-21. Brandon Angalich rushed for 104 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Sophomore Maroon Knights quarterback Isaac Rine went 8 of 12 through the air for 173 yards and three touchdowns — he also rushed for 97 yards and another score. |
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2 |
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ST. MARYS (1-0) |
200 |
Last week: Defeated Ritchie County 47-0
This week: vs. Wirt County
Ranking last week: 2 |
Notes: In the Blue Devils’ week one 47-0 shutout of Ritchie County, Jeremy Pratt rushed for 90 yards and scored three touchdowns. St. Marys defensively held Ritchie County to just 63 yards of total offense. The Blue Devils have now won 19 straight regular season games. |
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3 |
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GREENBRIER WEST (1-0) |
194 (1) |
Last week: Defeated Nicholas County 20-14
This week: vs. Richwood
Ranking last week: 3 |
Notes: The Cavaliers picked up a nice win in week one of the season, edging Class AA Nicholas County 20-14. The Cavaliers this week continue the second of five straight home games to open up the year. A big matchup with Magnolia looms next week. |
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4 |
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WILLIAMSTOWN (1-0) |
170 (2) |
Last week: Defeated Tyler Consolidated 30-7
This week: at Magnolia
Ranking last week: 4 |
Notes: Senior quarterback Dakota Watson rushed for 162 yards and passed for 138 yards as the Yellowjackets had no trouble in week one, beating Tyler Consolidated 30-7. A key road test is set for this week at Magnolia. |
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5 |
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MADONNA (1-0) |
148 (4) |
Last week: Defeated Beallsville (OH) 47-13
This week: vs. Tusky Catholic (OH)
Ranking last week: 6 |
Notes: Despite many new faces in the mix for the Class A defending champs, the Blue Dons looked the part in week one, handling Beallsville (OH) 47-13. Sophomore quarterback Joey Ewusiak finished the game with 185 rushing yards on 16 carries and completed 6 of 13 passes for 134 more yards. He accounted for six total touchdowns, running for three and passing for three more. |
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6 |
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BISHOP DONAHUE (1-0) |
139 |
Last week: Defeated Cameron 42-18
This week: at River (OH)
Ranking last week: 5 |
Notes: Bishop Donahue overcame five turnovers and nearly 130 penalty yards in week one, beating Cameron 42-18. Quarterback Jesse Padlow combined for 332 yards on the ground and through the air. Running back Brett Moore finished the game with 127 rushing yards and two touchdowns — he also added an 18-yard touchdown catch as well. |
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7 |
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MAN (1-0) |
103 |
Last week: Defeated Logan 32-26 (OT)
This week: vs. Mount View
Ranking last week: 10 |
Notes: Man made a statement in week one, beating Class AAA rival Logan 32-26 in overtime. Man’s Mikle Rowe scored the game winning touchdown in overtime after Logan failed to score on its possession. The win over Logan was the first for Man since 2009. |
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8 |
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MAGNOLIA (0-0) |
84 |
Last week: Bye
This week: vs. Williamstown
Ranking last week: 8 |
Notes: The Blue Eagles had a bye in week one and will have a stiff test right out of the gate as Williamstown will visit. The Blue Eagles lost to Williamstown last year on the road 15-14. |
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9 |
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CLAY-BATTELLE (1-0) |
51 |
Last week: Defeated Paden City 54-14
This week: vs. Midland Trail
Ranking last week: – |
Notes: Clay-Battelle quarterback Jarret Hockenberry threw for 93 yards and two touchdowns on four completions in that week one win over Paden City 54-14. Cannon Brummage brought in one of those scores, a 65-yard touchdown catch in the win. |
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10 |
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MOOREFIELD (0-1) |
20 |
Last week: Lost to Frankfort 34-12
This week: vs. Pocahontas County
Ranking last week: 7 |
Notes: Moorefield hangs onto the No. 10 spot despite falling in week one to Class AA rival Frankfort 34-12. Moorefield quarterback Dakota Vetter was sacked six times in the loss. Vetter completed 12 of 22 passes for 161 yards, wil running back Wil Schoonover collected 76 yards on the ground on nine carries. |
Dropped from rankings:
Wahama (9th)
Also receiving votes:
Wahama 8, East Hardy 6, Valley (Fayette) 4, Meadow Bridge 3, Notre Dame 3, Doddridge County 2, Buffalo 1, Calhoun County 1, Pendleton County 1, Valley (Wetzel) 1 |