2019 High School Football "Race to the Playoffs" Mid-season Overview
- Elite SportsCast
- Oct 3, 2019
- 15 min read
Updated: Nov 19, 2019
Class A
1.) Pendleton County(4-0)
Coach: Rod Cooper(2013-present) - (42-28), 4 playoff appearances(2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018).
Led by: Isaiah Gardiner, Keinyn Lockard, Josh Alt, Dalton Dunkle, and Colt Smith.
What to know: The Wildcats are coming off a 4 game winning streak beating Petersburg 25-16, Pocahontas County 21-14, Bath County 43-6, and Southern Garrett 42-7.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Tucker County
10/11 #4 Tygarts Valley
10/18 #15 Parkersburg Catholic
10/25 East Hardy
11/1 at #12 Moorefield
11/8 Berkeley Springs
Prediction: Undefeated
2.) Doddridge County(4-0)
Coach: Bobby Burnside(2012-present) - (56-23), 3 playoff appearances(2014, 2017, and 2018).
Led by: Hunter America, Griffin Devericks, Austin Kelley, Jared Jones, Cole James, Devin Farley, Connor Cunningham, D.J. Devinney and Reece Burnside.
What to know: The Bulldogs are out to another 4-0 start after beating #14 South Harrison 49-6, Tyler Consolidated 42-28, Calhoun County 65-0, and #9 Ritchie County 27-17.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Wirt County
10/11 at Gilmer County
10/18 at Ravenswood
10/25 Valley Wetzel
11/1 at #7 Williamstown
11/8 at #4 Tygarts Valley
Prediction: Undefeated
3.) Tolsia(4-1)
Coach: Eric Crumm(2017-present) - (11-14)
Led by: Tanner Copley, John Wilson, Josh Wilson, Stone Sartin, Braden Harald, Devin Still, and Gavin Meadows.
What to know: The Rebels have not lost a game since their opening game at Fairland 34-12. They are coming off a 4 game winning streak since then beating #16 Clay County 22-14, Lincoln County 24-0, Westside 32-14, and Tug Valley 44-38.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 East Carter
10/18 Buffalo Putnam
10/25 Mount View
10/1 Phelps
11/8 Hannan
Prediction: (8-2)
4.) Tygarts Valley(4-0)
Coach: Rodney Bright(2017-present) - (11-13)
Led by: Josh Bright, Daniel White, Willie Walden, and Caden Boggs.
What to know: The Bulldogs are starting out 4-0 for the first time since 1989 beating Valley Wetzel 52-27, Tucker County 32-8, Webster County 65-28, and Clay-Battelle 28-7.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Richwood
10/11 at #1 Pendleton County
10/18 #15 South Harrison
10/25 at Trinity Christian
11/1 at Pocahontas County
11/8 #2 Doddridge County
Prediction: (7-3)
5.) Wheeling Central(4-1) - tie. 11x State Champions (1979, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2017, and 2018).
Coach: Mike Young(2005-present) - (144-40), 13 playoff appearances(2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018), and 7 state championships (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2017, and 2018).
Led by: Curtis McGhee, Adam Murray, Jalen Creighton, and Payton Marling.
What to know: The Maroon Knights are 4-1 beating #7 Williamstown 35-13, Stuebenville Catholic 39-12, Shadyside 31-27, and Hudson Western Reserve 48-7. Their lone loss came to Linsly 31-7 in week 3.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Fort Frye
10/18 at Martins Ferry
10/26 Paul Charter International
11/31 St. Clairsville
11/8 Magnolia
Prediction: (7-3)
5.) Midland Trail(4-1) - tie.
Coach: Frank Issacs(2015-present) - (33-13), and 2 playoff appearances(2017 and 2018).
Led by: Chris Vines, Colton Yoder, Zack Wood, Nic Waugh, Tyler Brasse, Johnny Starks, Aaron Sister, and Kaleb Crisp.
What to know: The Patriots took a surprising loss to #16 Meadow Bridge 14-2. They do have 4 wins against Independence 26-24, Oak Hill 35-10, Richwood 32-7, and Summers County 35-0.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Westside
10/11 Liberty Raleigh
10/25 at Buffalo Putnam
11/1 at #10 Greenbrier West
11/8 Pocahontas County
Prediction: (9-1)
7.) Williamstown(4-1) 2x State Champions(2008 and 2014)
Coach: Terry Smith(2004-present), 15 playoff appearances, and 2 state championships(2008 and 2014)
Led by: Eric Brown, Mason Deem, and Nick Bondi.
What to know: The Yellowjackets took a opening loss to #5 Wheeling Central 35-13, but has reeled off 4 straight wins including Magnolia 27-0, Marietta 34-7, Ravenswood 44-0, and Buffalo Putnam 37-7.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at St. Marys
10/11 at Warren Local
10/18 at Tyler Consolidated
10/25 at #15 Parkersburg Catholic
11/1 #2 Doddridge County
Prediction: (8-2)
8.) St. Marys(3-1) 2x State Champion(1922 and 2017)
Coach: Jodi Mote(2002-present) - (145-59), 11 playoff appearances(2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017), and 1 state championship(2017)
Led by: Brennan Boran, William Steele, Lucas Libscomb, Logan Rice, Trey Cummings, Riley Boley, and Jason Clayton.
What to know: The Blue Devils loss one to #9 Richie County 32-2 in the week 4. They were able to get 3 wins with beating Roane County 31-13, Scott 34-7, and Calhoun County 35-20.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #7 Williamstown
10/11 at Wirt County
10/18 Magnolia
10/25 #15 South Harrison
11/1 at Ravenswood
11/8 Tyler Consolidated
Prediction: (5-5)
9.) Ritchie County(3-1)
Coach: Rick Haught(2018-present) - (10-5), and 1 playoff appearance(2018).
Led by: Garrett Owens, Ethan Haught, Trey Moss, and Hus Morrison.
What to know: After a hard fought battle, The Rebels took a tough loss at #2 Doddridge County but have wins under their belts including Tyler Consolidated 58-20, #15 Parkersburg Catholic 50-13, and #8 St. Marys 32-2.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Ravenswood
10/11 #15 South Harrison
10/18 #13 Webster County
10/25 Wirt County
11/1 at Gilmer County
11/8 at Calhoun County
Prediction: (9-1)
10.) Greenbrier West(3-1)
Coach: Toby Harris(2019-present) - (3-1)
Led by: Mylik Cox, Kaiden Pack, Isaac Brown, Caleb Rodriguez, Logan Osborne, Zach McClung, Noah Brown, and Levi Weikle.
What to know: The Cavaliers took their only loss in week 3 to James Monroe 42-27, but have wins on their record involving Buffalo Putnam 27-0, Summers County 54-25, and #13 Webster County 54-30.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #16 Meadow Bridge
10/11 Pocahontas County
10/18 at Richwood
10/25 at Sherman
11/1 #5 Midland Trail
11/8 Mount View
Prediction: (8-2)
11.) Madonna(4-1) 3x State Champions(1987, 2009, and 2013).
Coach: Darrin Hicks(2016-present) - (18-18), and 1 playoff appearance(2017).
Led by: Santino Arlia, Thomas Sessi, Joe Soos, Josh Gasvoda, Jakob McCombs, Jacob Bonner, and Evan Daniels.
What to know: The Blue Dons off to a 4-1 start with their loss coming from Strasburg 52-6 in week 3, but has wins over Bridgeport(Oh.) 21-18, Carrick 32-26, Vienna Mathews 34-0, and Cameron 13-6.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Trinity Christian
10/11 at Beallsville
10/18 Toronto
10/26 Stuebenville Central
11/1 Conotten Valley
Prediction: (6-4)
12.) Moorefield(3-2) 6x State Champions(1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2003).
Coach: Matt Altabello(2018-present) - (5-10)
Led by: Matthew Jenkins and Atikilt Tamiru.
What to know: The Yellowjackets are coming off a tough 2 point loss to South Harrison 8-6 on the road and suffered another loss during week 1 against #13 Frankfort 35-3. They were able to get wins over Pocahontas County 9-8, Southern Garrett 28-6, and Tucker County 48-16.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Berkeley Springs
10/11 Northern Garrett
10/18 at East Hardy
10/25 at Petersburg
11/1 #1 Pendleton County
Prediction: (4-6)
13.) Webster County(3-2)
Coach: Rod Tenney(2018-present) - (9-7), and 1 playoff appearance(2018).
Led by: Dawson Tharp, Connor Bell, Donnie Clendenin, Logan Cochran, and Kaden Wright.
What to know: The Highlanders has had back-to-back losses to #4 Tygarts Valley 65-28 and #10 Greenbrier West 54-30. They do have wins over Richwood 40-15, Calhoun County 47-44, and Mount View 36-21.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Tyler Consolidated
10/11 at #16 Meadow Bridge
10/18 at #9 Ritchie County
11/1 at #15 Parkersburg Catholic
11/8 Montcalm
Prediction: (6-4)
14.) South Harrison(2-2)
Coach: Chris Underwood(2018-present) - (3-11)
Led by: Jaren Robinson, Landon McFadden, Trey Walker, Zach Feathers, Jacob Haddix, and Anthony Colombo.
What to know: The Hawks took back-to-back losses to start the season to #2 Doddridge County and Liberty Harrison but bounced back against #15 Parkersburg Catholic and #12 Moorefield 8-6.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Valley Wetzel
10/11 at #9 Ritchie County
10/18 at #4 Tygarts Valley
10/25 at #8 St. Marys
11/1 Sherman
11/8 at Tucker Coumty
Prediction: (5-5)
15.) Parkersburg Catholic(3-2)
Coach: Lance Binegar(2017-present) - (12-14), and 1 playoff appearance(2018).
Led by: Jeb Boice and Jalen Brunny.
What to know: The Crusaders have suffered losses to #9 Ritchie County 50-13 and #15 South Harrison 28-21. The do have victories over Hannan 58-0, Wirt County 28-7, and Gilmer County 6-14.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Frontier
10/11 at Calhoun County
10/18 at #1 Pendleton County
10/25 #7 Williamstown
11/1 #13 Webster County
Prediction: (4-6)
16.) Meadow Bridge(2-2)
Coach: Dwayne Richard(2016-present) - (11-23)
Led by: Nick White, Ayden Redden, Darrelle Burdette, Hunter Claypool, and Tyler Martin.
What to know: The Wildcats got in the win column early this season in week 1 beating Van 40-6 then in week 3 getting a impressive win over #5 Midland Trail 14-2 on the road. They have however took 2 losses to Clay-Battelle 28-15 and East Hardy 21-14.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at #10 Greenbrier West
10/11 #13 Webster County
10/18 at Summers County
10/25 at Montcalm
11/1 Calhoun County
11/8 Gilmer County
Prediction: (6-4)
Outside looking in: #17 Buffalo Putnam(3-2), #17 Tug Valley(3-2), #17 East Hardy(2-2), and #20 Clay-Battelle(2-2).
Class A State Championship Prediction: state champion: #5 Wheeling Central(4-1), runner-up: #2 Doddridge County(4-0).
Class AA
1.) Fairmont Senior(5-0) 1x State Champion(2018).
Coach: Nick Bartic(2017-present) - (31-2), 2 playoff appearances(2017 and 2018), and 1 state championship(2018).
Led by: Zach Frazier, Gage Michael, Kieshawn Cottingham, Eric Smith, Lance Payton, Dominick Owens, Malachi West, Nate Kowalski, Franie Smith, and Camden Longwell.
What to know: The Polar Bears have once again got out to a hot 5-0 start with wins over Buckhannon-Upshur 56-14, Lincoln 62-0, #8 North Marion 39-6, #6 Bridgeport 34-15, and #15 University 52-6.
Remaining schedule:
10/11 at #16 Weir
10/18 Robert C. Byrd
10/25 #10 Lewis County
11/1 Elkins
11/8 at East Fairmont
Prediction: Undefeated
2.) Keyser(5-0)
Coach: Sean Biser(2004-present) - (122-56), and 13 playoff appearances 2004. 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018).
Led by: Caden Biser, Drae Allen, Dalton Ray, Don Woodworth, D.J. Cochran, Jackson Biser, and Ryan Shoemaker.
What to know: The Golden Tornado is out to a quick 5-0 start with wins over Robert C. Byrd 56-7, Berkeley Springs 59-0, Petersburg 59-0, #16 Weir 49-0, and Nicholas County 63-0.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Hampshire
10/18 Allghany
10/25 at #6 Bridgeport
11/1 Mountain Ridge
11/8 #13 Frankfort
Prediction: Undefeated
3.) Oak Glen(5-0)
Coach: Ted Arneault Jr.(2016-present) - (14-21)
Led by: Nick Channey and Zach Taylor.
What to know: The Golden Bears are out to a first ever 5-0 start with a string of wins over #16 Weir 34-14, Philip Barbour 45-7, Buckeye Local 59-12, Perry Academy 41-14, and East Liverpool 21-14.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Edison Local
10/11 Toronto
10/18 at Harrison Central
10/26 at Lincoln County
11/1 at Grafton
Prediction: (9-1)
4.) Poca(5-0) 5x State Champions(1977, 1994, 2001, 2002, and 2003)
Coach: Seth Ramsey(2015-present) - (16-30), and 1 playoff appearance(2018).
Led by: Ethan Payne, Toby Payne, Matt Stone, Dillon Taylor and Jay Cook.
What to know: The Dots are 5-0 for the 2nd straight season with wins over Nitro 40-28, Chapmanville 48-7, Braxton County 62-0, Logan 68-8, and Mingo Central 21-14.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #10 Sissonville
10/11 #10 Winfield
10/25 Scott
11/1 at Herbert Hoover
11/8 at Wayne
Prediction: Undefeated
5.) Wyoming East(4-0) 1x State Champion(1999)
Coach: Larry Thompson(2019-present) - (4-0)
Led by: Seth Ross, Jacob Bishop, Keandre Sarver, and Caleb Bower.
What to know: The Warriors are 4-0 for the first time since 2000 with collecting wins over Westside 44-14, at Nicholas County 22-18, at Oak Hill 44-39, and James Monroe 38-35.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at River View
10/11 #13 Shady Spring
10/18 at #6 Man
10/25 Pikeview
11/1 at Independence
11/8 Liberty Raleigh
Prediction: (8-2)
6.) Bridgeport(4-1) - tie. 8x State Champions (1972, 1979, 1986, 1988, 2000, 2013, 2014, and 2015).
Coach: John Cole(2017-present) - (26-5), and 2 playoff appearances(2017 and 2018).
Led by: Trey Pancake, Devin Hill, Michael Watkins, Sam Romano and Noah Tomblin.
What to know: After a hard fought loss to #1 Fairmont Senior 34-15 in week 4, The Indians have victories over #10 Lewis County 28-0, Morgantown 17-14, #13 Liberty Harrison 35-7, and Robert C. Byrd 43-6.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at #8 North Marion
10/11 Preston
10/18 at Elkins
10/25 #2 Keyser
11/8 Philip Barbour
Prediction: (8-2)
6.) Man(5-0) - tie.
Coach: Havey Arms(2002-present) - (97-90) 7 playoff appearances(2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, and 2015).
Led by: Zack Frye and Erik Grimmett.
What to know: The Hillbillies are 5-0 since 2009, their championship runner-up team. They have wins over Logan 62-8, Mount View 48-7, Westside 40-0, #12 Greenbrier East 22-17, and River View 63-14.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Lincoln County
10/11 at Tug Valley
10/18 #5 Wyoming East
10/25 at Point Pleasant
11/8 at Chapmanville
Prediction: Undefeated
8.) North Marion(4-1) 3x State Champions(1980, 1981, and 1997)
Coach: Daran Hays(2009-present) - (43-63), and 1 playoff appearance(2016).
Led by: Jahkari Mesidor, Tariq Miller, Garrett Conaway, Alex Carr, Gage Dickson, Ricky Newbrough, Ty Thorne, and Ethan Raines.
What to know: The Huskies are 4-1 with a setback loss to #1 Fairmont Senior 39-6, but have wins over East Fairmont 33-10, Preston 34-22, Elkins 41-0, and Lincoln 45-22.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #6 Bridgeport
10/18 #10 Lewis County
10/25 Philip Barbour
11.1 at Robert C. Byrd
11/8 at #13 Liberty Harrison
Prediction: (7-3)
9.) Bluefield(3-1)
Coach: Fred Simon(1986-present) - (268-125), 22 playoff appearances(1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018), and 5 state championships(1997, 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2017).
Led by: J.J. Davis, Sean Martin, Jahiem House, Carson Deeb, Garrett Jordan, Derrick Flack, Elijah Ratcliffe, and Kaulin Parris.
What to know: The Beavers lone loss came to Lord Botetourt 20-14, but has victories over Graham 41-27, Princeton 45-16, and Richlands 52-38.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Point Pleasant
10/11 Pikeview
10/18 at Tazewell
10/25 at Oak Hill
11/1 James Monroe
11/8 Woodrow Wilson
Prediction: (9-1)
10.) Lewis County(3-1) - tie.
Coach: Dustin Cogar(2015-present) - (20-25), and 1 playoff appearance(2018).
Led by: Marshall Hobbs, Nic Kuhn, and Jared Griffith.
What to know: The Minutemen opened the season with a loss to #6 Bridgeport 28-0, but has won 3 straight including Braxton County 28-0, Elkins 24-7, and Preston 43-7.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Robert C. Byrd
10/11 at Buckhannon-Upshur
10/18 at #8 North Marion
10/25 #1 Fairmont Senior
11/1 East Fairmont
11/8 Grafton
Prediction: (8-2)
10.) Winfield(4-1) - tie. 5x State Champions(1960, 1961, 1963, 1985, and 1987).
Coach: Craig Snyder(2012-present) - (37-41), and 2 playoff appearances(2016 and 2017).
Led by: John Covert and Nick Vance.
What to know: The General started out with a loss to Hurricane 55-20, but has reeled off 3 straight beating Herbert Hoover 28-21, Chapmanville 48-13, Wayne 37-0, and Logan 70-34.
Remaining schedule:
10/11 at #4 Poca
10/18 #10 Sissonville
10/25 Nitro
11/1 at Scott
11/8 Mingo Central
Prediction: (7-3)
10.) Sissonville(4-1) - tie.
Coach: Marc Wilson(2015-present) - (31-16), and 2 playoff appearances(2016 and 2017).
Led by: Cole Hughart and Gavin Shamblin.
What to know: The Indians had a setback loss in week 4 to Mingo Central 33-14, but has wins over Chapmanville 24-8, Logan 28-6, Scott 28-6, and Herbert Hoover 43-7.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at #4 Poca
10/18 at #10 Winfield
10/25 Wayne
11/1 at Nitro
11/8 Roane County
Prediction: (7-3)
13.) Shady Spring(4-1) - tie.
Coach: Vince Culicerto(2005-present) - (69-82), and 4 playoff appearances(2008, 2010, 2011, and 2018).
Led by: Haven Chapman, Isaiah Valentine, Jadon Harshberger, and Erik Bevil.
What to know: The Ttook a loss to Nicholas County in week 2 19-13, but have wins against Lincoln County 31-0, Summers County 40-0, Independence 34-0, and Pikeview 43-15.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Pocahontas County
10/11 at #5 Wyoming East
10/18 Oak Hill
10/25 Braxton County
11/1 at Liberty Raleigh
Prediction: (9-1)
Frankfort(4-1) - tie.
Coach: Kevin Whiteman(2018-present) - (12-4), and 1 playoff appearance(2018).
Led by: Nick Marley and David Blanco.
What to know: The Falcons lone loss came in overtime to #16 Weir 28-27, but has had wins over #12 Moorefield 35-3, East Hardy 41-0, Berkeley Springs 41-0, and Northern Garrett 28-21.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Mountain Ridge
10/11 #13 Washington
10/18 at Petersburg
10/25 Hampshire
11/8 at#2 Keyser
Prediction: (8-2)
13.) Liberty Harrison(4-1) - tie.
Coach: A.J. Harman(2014-present) - (37-20), and 2 playoff appearances(2016-2017).
Led by: Sayveon Beafore and Seth McIntyre.
What to know: The Mountaineers suffered their only loss of the season to #6 Bridgeport 35-7, but has wins over Elkins 40-8, #15 South Harrison 36-6, Philip Barbour 34-0, and Grafton 12-3.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Braxton County
10/18 East Fairmont
10/25 at Lincoln
10/1 at Roane County
11/8#8 North Marion
Prediction: (7-3)
16.) Weir(3-2) - tie. 6x State Champions(1949, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1998, and 2005).
Coach: Tony Filberto(2012-present) - (46-37), 5 playoff appearances(2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018).
Led by: Sebastian Spencer, Drew Curtis, Jordan Brueck, Mike Zias, and Anthony DiMetteis.
What to know: The Red Riders started the season with a tough loss to Oak Glen 34-14 and in week 4 a shutout loss to #2 Keyser 49-0. They were able to find wins in beating John Marshall 28-0, #13 Frankfort in overtime 28-27, and Petersburg 40-6.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Plum
10/11 #1 Fairmont Senior
10/18 at Edison
10/25 East Liverpool
11/1 Brooke
Prediction: (7-3)
16.) Clay County(3-1) - tie.
Coach: Jason Nichols(2016-present)
Led by: Elijah Payton, Logan Vance, Andrew Stutler, and Riley Perkins.
What to know: The 1 blemish on The Panthers comes from week 2 against #3 Tolsia 22-14, but have rallied to have wins over Sherman 52-26, Herbert Hoover 36-27, and Liberty Raleigh 54-40.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Independence
10/11 at Grafton
10/18 at Lincoln County
11/1 Pikeview
11/8 Braxton County
Prediction: (7-2)
Outside looking in: #18 Robert C. Byrd(3-2), #19 Nicholas County(3-2), and #20 Liberty Raleigh(3-1).
Class AA State Championship Prediction: Up for grabs between #1 Fairmont Senior(5-0), #2 Keyser(5-0), #4 Poca(5-0), and #9 Bluefield(3-1).
Class AAA
1.) Cabell Midland(5-0)
Coach: Luke Salmons(2011-present) - (75-28), and 8 playoff appearances(2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018).
Led by: J.J. Roberts, Jaydyn Johnson, Isaiah Vaughn, Zach McCoy, Jakob Caudill, Jackson Oxley, Nehemiah Roberts, Cooper Hardman, Tierdan Berry, Chandler Schmidt, and Cameron Grobe.
What to know: The Knights is off to a impressive 5-0 start after beating St. Albans 56-13, #11 Parkersburg 55-13, #7 Spring Valley 28-21, #15 Hurricane 20-16, and #9 Capital 26-21.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #8 Riverside
10/11 Princeton
10/18 at Woodrow Wilson
10/25 at #6 Huntington
11/8 at South Charleston
Prediction: Undefeated
2.) Martinsburg(5-0) 7x State Champions(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2018).
Coach: Dave Walker(1997-present) - (239-46), 20 playoff appearances(1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018), and 7 state championships(2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2018).
Led by: Elijah Banks, Naieem Kearney, Trey Sine, Jarod Bowie, Malakai Brown, Ty Lucas,
Michael Turner, Matt Bednarski, and Teddy Marshall.
What to know: The Bulldogs are off to once again another 5-0 start beating H.D. Woodson 49-12, Eastern 76-6, Sherando 37-0, Academy Park 45-8, and Hedgesville 67-6.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #13 Washington
10/11 #10 Spring Mills
10/18 at Salem
10/25 Jefferson
11/1 at #4 Musselman
Prediction: Undefeated
3.) Parkersburg South(5-0) 1x State Champion(2003)
Coach: Nathan Tanner(2019-present) - (5-0)
Led by: Brandon Penn, Donathon Taylor, and Dylan Day.
What to Know: The Patriots are out to a 5-0 start for the first time since their championship season in 2003 beating Ripley 49-18, #15 University 48-14, Athen 42-20, Princeton 55-18, and John Marshall 56-14.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at #6 Huntington
10/18 at Morgantown
10/25 #12 Greenbrier East
11/1 at #5 Wheeling Park
11/8 #11 Parkersburg
Prediction: (9-1)
4.) Musselman(4-1) 3x State Champion(1974, 1982, and 1995)
Coach: Brian Thomas(2013-present) - (48-23), and 4 playoff appearances(2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).
Led by: Blake Hartman, Ethan Northcraft, Nate Cole, and Trevin Carter.
What to know: The Applemen has 1 loss on their record to Tuscarora 35-0 and beating #10 Spring Mills 29-14, Hampshire 75-0, Jefferson 49-0, and Woodgrave 48-28.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 Morgantown
10/11 at Hedgesville
10/18 #5 Wheeling Park
10/25 at #13 Washington
11/1 #2 Martinsburg
Prediction: (8-2)
5.) Wheeling Park(4-1) 1x State Champion(2015)
Coach: Chris Daughtery(2009-present) - (73-45), 8 playoff appearances(2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018), and 1 state championship(2015).
Led by: Alex Dunlevy, Kenya Robinson, Rapheal Bradley, Stevie Mitchell, Dustin Vansickle, Sincere Sinclair, Andrew Glass, and Shadeed Jackson.
What to know: The lone loss on The Patriots record comes from St. Clairsville 36-33, while their 4 wins come over Brooke 55-12, Hedgesville 43-26, #15 University 42-6, and Zanesville 35-34.
Remaining schedule:
10/11 at Morgantown
10/18 at #4 Musselman
10/25 at Elkins
11/1 #3 Parkersburg South
11/8 at John Marshall
Prediction: (7-3)
6.) Huntington(3-1)
Coach: Billy Seals
Led by: Ta' Blackwell, Brocton Blair, Jahronimo Mitchell, Maxwell Wentz, Terrance Pankey, Eli Archer, Devin Jackson, and Diallo Mitchell.
What to know: The Highlanders only loss and surprising as some would say came from George Washington 31-30, but The Highlanders have 3 wins including #8 Riverside 35-22, Woodrow Wilson 38-20, and South Charleston 52-50.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #3 Parkersburg South
10/11 at #15 Hurricane
10/18 #9 Capital
10/25 #1 Cabell Midland
11/1 at #11 Parkersburg
11/8 #7 Spring Valley
Prediction: (6-4)
7.) Spring Valley(4-1)
Coach: Brad Dingess(2008-present) - (96-36), and 10 playoff appearances(2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018).
Led by: Nate Ellis, Brody Brumfield, Wyatt Milum, Jake Hutchinson, Bryce Biggs, David Livingston, Corbin Page, and Zane Porter.
What to know: The Timberwolves have setback loss to #1 Cabell midland 28-21, but have wins over Wayne 38-0, #15 Hurricane 28-7, South Charleston 33-6, and and #14 George Washington 41-6.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #9 Capital
10/11 at #8 Riverside
10/18 at St. Albans
11/1 Paul Blazer
11/8 at #6 Huntington
Prediction: (9-1)
8.) Riverside(3-1)
Coach: Alex Daughtery(2018-present) - (4-10)
Led by: Caden Easterling, Austin Chapman, and Charlie Pierson.
What to know: The Warriors find themselves at 3-1 for the first time since 2009 with their only loss coming to #6 Huntington 35-22 with wins over Woodrow Wilson 38-8, Ripley 28-26, and St. Albans 50-12.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at #1 Cabell Midland
10/11 #7 Spring Valley
10/18 South Charleston
10/25 #14 George Washington
Prediction: (4-6)
9.) Capital(3-2) 4x State Champions(1989, 1991, 1995, and 2014).
Coach: Jon Carpenter(2010-present) - (87-29), and 201, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018), 1 state championship(2014), and the only in state coach to beat Dave Walker and Martinsburg(2014 and 2015).
Led by: Kerion Martin, Chance Knox, Evan Landers, Logan Spurlock, Zhantei Calloway, Shawn James, K.J. Taylor, Kerrington Hill, and Christian Gist.
What to know: The Cougars 2 losses come from Johnson Central 28-13 and #1 Cabell Midland 26-21, but have wins over South Charleston 38-14, #15 Hurricane 33-21,#11 and Parkersburg 35-13.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at #7 Spring Valley
10/18 at #6 Huntington
10/25 Woodrow Wilson
11/1 #8 Riverside
11/8 at #14 George Washington
Prediction(7-3)
10.) Spring Mills(3-2)
Coach: Chad Williams(2018-present) - (8-8)
Led by: Keon Johnson, Keenan Smoot, Chase Hensen, and Zilan Williams.
What to know: The Cardinals have dropped games to 34 Musselman 29-14 and South Hagerstown 38-0 while beating Washington 27-0, Hampshire 28-21, and Jefferson 12-9.
Remaining schedule:
10/11 at #2 Martinsburg
10/18 at Albert Gallatin
10/25 at #11 Parkersburg
11/1 at North Hagerstown
11/8 Hedgesville
Prediction: (5-5)
11.) Parkersburg(3-2) 17x State Championships(1918, 1919, 1921, 1922, 1927, 1938, 1940, 1943, 1950, 1958, 1976, 1978, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006, and 2007).
Coach: Mike Byus(2017-present) - (17-11), and 2 playoff appearances(2017 and 2018).
Led by: Bryson Singer, Braeden Mason, Justin Waybright, C.J. Wade, Gage Fiore, and Matt Curry.
What to know: The Big Reds have losses to #1 Cabell Midland 55-13 and #9 Capital, but also have wins against Morgantown 27-21, Woodrow Wilson 35-6, and Marietta 42-21.
remaining schedule:
10/11 at #14 George Washington
10/18 #15 Hurricane
10/25 #10 Spring Mills
11/1 #6 Huntington
11/8 at #3 Parkersburg South
Prediction: (5-5)
12.) Greenbrier East(3-2)
Coach: Ray Lee(2012-present) - (35-42), and 2 playoff appearances(2015 and 2018).
Led by: Marion Lawson, Colby Piner, and Nate Baker.
What to know: The Spartans have losses to Woodrow Wilson 24-7 and #6 Man 22-17, but have wins over James Monroe 26-14, St. Albans 28-14, and Buckhannon-Upshur 49-19.
Remaining schedule:
10/11 Oak Hill
10/18 at Ripley
10/25 at #3 Parkersburg South
11/1 Princeton
11/8 at #8 Riverside
Prediction: (5-5)
13.) Washington(2-2)
Coach: Daryl Hayes(2015-present) - (6-38)
Led by: Jace Bradbury, Thomas Wogan, Tyson Lincoln, Ike Spangler, and Frankie Amore.
What to know: The Patriots have losses to #10 Spring Mills 27-0 and North Hagerstown 27-26, but with wins over Hedgesville 34-30 and Park View Sterling 50-0.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at #2 Martinsburg
10/11 #13 Frankfort
10/18 at Preston
10/25 #4 Musselman
11/1 at Hampshire
11/8 Jefferson
Prediction: (4-6)
14.) George Washington(2-3) 1x State Champion(1982).
Coach: Steve Edwards Jr.(1996-present) - (163-101), and 16 playoff appearances(1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017).
Led by: Alex Mazelon, Andrew Preast, Isaac Isabell, Michael Hughes, and Robert Alexander.
What to know: The Patriots dropped 2 games to South Charleston 28-14, Paul Blazer 49-16, and #7 Spring Valley 41-6, but have wins over #6 Huntington 30-31 and St. Albans 28-0.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 #15 Hurricane
10/11 #11 Parkersburg
10/25 at #8 Riverside
11/1 Woodrow Wilson
11/8 #9 Capital
Prediction: (5-5)
15.)Hurricane(2-3) - tie.
Coach: Jeremy Taylor(2012-present) - (45-38), and 6 playoff appearances(2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018).
Led by: Jeremy Taylor(2012-present)
What to know: The Redskins started out with a 55-20 win over #10 Winfield, but dropped the next 3 to #7 Spring Valley 28-7, #9 Capital 33-21, and #1 Cabell Midland 20-16.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at #14 George Washington
10/11 #6 Huntington
10/18 at #11 Parkersburg
10/25 at South Charleston
11/8 St. Albans
Prediction: (7-3)
15.) University(2-3) - tie.
Coach: John Kelley(1987-present) - (229-138), and 18 playoff appearances(1994, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017).
Led by: Logan Raber and Andrew Myers.
What to know: The Hawks took losses to #3 Parkersburg South 48-14, #5 Wheeling Park 42-6, and #1 Fairmont Senior 52-6, but has wins over John Marshall 18-7 and Brooke 39-15.
Remaining schedule:
10/4 at Albert Gallatin
10/11 Mountain Ridge
10/18 at Buckhannon-Upshur
10/25 at Preston
11/1 Morgantown
Prediction: (4-6)
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