The MetroNews high school football power rankings are voted upon weekly by a panel of radio broadcasters and sports writers across West Virginia. The rankings include season record, total points and first-place votes in parenthesis.
Class AAA
| RANK | TEAM | POINTS | ||
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| 1 |  |
HUNTINGTON (8-0) | 80 (10) | |
| Last week: Defeated St. Albans, 56-18 This week: vs. South Charleston Ranking last week: 1 WVSSAC ranking last week: 1 |
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| Notes: The Highlanders scored five different ways in their week nine win over St. Albans. This week, Huntington is matched up against what has been a very good South Charleston team (7-2) looking to snag a home playoff game. | ||||
| 2 |  |
MARTINSBURG (8-1) | 77 (8) | |
| Last week: Defeated Jefferson, 54-13 This week: at Musselman Ranking last week: 2 WVSSAC ranking last week: 3 |
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| Notes: The big news for Martinsburg last week was the declared eligibility of quarterback Malique Watkins. The Bulldogs finish off the regular season this week against Musselman, with a bye coming up next week prior to the playoffs. | ||||
| 3 |  |
CAPITAL (7-1) | 31 | |
| Last week: Defeated Nitro, 52-6 This week: vs. Hurricane Ranking last week: 4 WVSSAC ranking last week: 4 |
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| Notes: Capital jumps up to No. 3 this week, leapfrogging Morgantown. The Cougars have won their last two games by a combined score of 86-6. This week, they’ll face a desperate Hurricane team playing for its playoff life. | ||||
| 4 |  |
MORGANTOWN (8-1) | 30 | |
| Last week: Defeated John Marshall, 21-7 This week: at University Ranking last week: 3 WVSSAC ranking last week: 9 |
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| Notes: Morgantown falls from No. 3 to No. 4 after a less-than impressive performance against John Marshall. The Mohigans, who played last week without starting running back Chazzy Thomas, will have all focus on the MoHawk Bowl where Thomas is expected to return. | ||||
| 5 |  |
WHEELING PARK (7-1) | 29 | |
| Last week: Defeated Steubenville, Oh. 42-22 This week: vs. Parkersburg South Ranking last week: 5 WVSSAC ranking last week: 6 |
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| Notes: Wheeling Park was impressive last week in taking down Steubenville, 42-22. Park became the first West Virginia team to beat Steubenville, Ohio since 1963. The Big Red had won 39 straight games against West Virginia opponents prior to Friday night. | ||||
| Also receiving votes: Pt. Pleasant 15, Cabell Midland 4, George Washington 4 |
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Class AA
| RANK | TEAM | POINTS | ||
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| 1 |  |
WAYNE (8-0) | 90 (18) | |
| Last week: Defeated Poca, 54-27 This week: vs. Chapmanville Ranking last week: 1 WVSSAC ranking last week: 1 |
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| Notes: The Pioneers haven’t scored less than 40 points since a week one, 28-0 win over Tolsia. After this week’s date with Chapmanville, Wayne will have a Class AA showdown at Bluefield. | ||||
| 2 |  |
BRIDGEPORT (7-1) | 66 | |
| Last week: Defeated Liberty (Harrison), 42-0 This week: vs. Elkins Ranking last week: 2 WVSSAC ranking last week: T-2 |
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| Notes: The Indians have three defensive shutouts on the year, including two straight as they eye a top two seed in the playoffs. | ||||
| 3 |  |
BLUEFIELD (7-1) | 57 | |
| Last week: Defeated Oak Hill, 51-15 This week: vs. James Monroe Ranking last week: 3 WVSSAC ranking last week: T-2 |
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| Notes: The Beavers were impressive in a win over Oak Hill as they scored on all five of their first half possessions. After this week’s game against James Monroe, all the talk next week will be centered on Bluefield’s game against top ranked Wayne . | ||||
| 4 |  |
SISSONVILLE (7-1) | 18 | |
| Last week: Defeated Sherman, 49-12 This week: vs. Poca Ranking last week: 4 WVSSAC ranking last week: 7 |
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| Notes: Games against Poca and Braxton County are left for the Indians as they try to secure a home playoff game and 9-1 regular season record. | ||||
| 5 |  |
FRANKFORT (7-1) | 17 | |
| Last week: Defeated Petersburg, 52-20 This week: at Keyser Ranking last week: 5 WVSSAC ranking last week: 6 |
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| Notes: The Falcons responded well from their first loss of the season by pounding Petersburg 52-20. A lot will be on the line this week against rival Keyser – the Golden Tornado won last year’s game, 32-7. | ||||
| Also receiving votes: Summers County 15, Fairmont Senior 4, Wyoming East 2, Mingo Central 1 |
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Class A
| RANK | TEAM | POINTS | ||
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| 1 |  |
MADONNA (8-0) | 88 (16) | |
| Last week: Defeated Steubenville Central, Oh. 22-17 This week: at Toronto, Oh. Ranking last week: 1 WVSSAC ranking last week: T-1 |
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| Notes: In a battle unbeatens, Madonna overcame a 17-8 halftime deficit to knock off Steubenville Central (OH) last week. Blue Dons’ quarterback Ross Comis played with an injured shoulder, but scored two fourth quarter touchdowns in the impressive win. | ||||
| 2 |  |
ST. MARYS (8-0) | 67 (2) | |
| Last week: Defeated South Harrison, 42-0 This week: at Ravenswood Ranking last week: 2 WVSSAC ranking last week: T-1 |
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| Notes: After a shutout win over South Harrison, the Blue Devils have an intriguing matchup at Class AA Ravenswood (5-3) this week – a team in need of a win to help secure a playoff spot. | ||||
| 3 |  |
WAHAMA (7-1) | 37 | |
| Last week: Bye This week: vs. Miller, Oh. Ranking last week: 3 WVSSAC ranking last week: 8 |
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| Notes: Wahama will be well-rested after the bye this past week – the defending champion White Falcons, though, will struggle to gain much ground in the playoff (WVSSAC) ratings with games looming against Miller (2-7) and rival Buffalo (0-8). | ||||
| 4 |  |
MOOREFIELD (7-1) | 23 | |
| Last week: Bye This week: vs. Pendleton County Ranking last week: 4 WVSSAC ranking last week: 4 |
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| Notes: Moorefield is right on the edge of securing two home playoff games in the SSAC ratings. Like Wahama, remaining games against Pendleton County (2-6) and Tygarts Valley (0-8) won’t offer much of an opportunity in bonus points. | ||||
| 5 |  |
VALLEY (FAYETTE) (8-0) | 21 | |
| Last week: Defeated Richwood, 40-9 This week: at Midland Trail Ranking last week: 5 WVSSAC ranking last week: 3 |
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| Notes: Valley (Fayette) had a slow start last week against Richwood, but poured on the points in the second half for the 31-point win. Dante Wilkerson ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries, while Keyshawn Payne added 104 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries in the win. | ||||
| Also receiving votes: Greenbrier West 16, Williamstown 9, Clay Battelle 5, Man 4 |
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