High School Football Playoff Preview
- Elite SportsCast
- Nov 11, 2019
- 6 min read
Class A Playoff Picture
1.) Doddridge County Bulldogs
Coach: Bobby Burnside(2012-present)
Led by: Hunter America, Griffin Devericks, Austin Kelley, Cole James, and Connor Cunningham.
Record: (10-0)
Strength of schedule: (-17.4)
Points scored: 418
Points allowed: 66
Playoff prediction: State Championship Runner-Up
2.) Ritchie County Rebels
Coach: Rick Haught(2018-present)
Led by: Garrett Owens, Ethan Haught, Trey Moss, and Hus Morrison.
Record: (9-1)
Strength of schedule: (-15.2)
Points scored: 433
Points allowed: 172
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
3.) Pendleton County Wildcats
Coach: Zach Smith(2016-present)
Led by: Isaiah Gardiner, Keinyn Lockard, Josh Alt, Dalton Dunkle, and Colt Smith.
Record: (9-1)
Strength of schedule: (-21.8)
Points scored: 309
Points allowed: 138
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
4.) Greenbrier West Cavaliers
Coach: Toby Harris(2019-present)
Led by: Mylik Cox, Kaiden Pack, Isaac Brown, Caleb Rodriguez, Logan Osborne, Zach McClung, Noah Brown, and Levi Weikle.
Strength of schedule: (-23.5)
Points scored: 340
Points allowed: 163
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
5.) Williamstown Yellowjackets
Coach: Terry Smith(2004-present)
Led by: Eric Brown, Mason Deem, and Nick Bondi.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (-6.4)
Points scored: 321
Points allowed: 138
Playoff prediction: Semifinals
6.) St. Marys Blue Devils
Coach: Jodi Mote(2002-present)
Led by: Brennan Boran, William Steele, Lucas Libscomb, Logan Rice, Trey Cummings, Riley Boley, and Jason Clayton.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (-15.1)
Points scored: 263
Points allowed: 168
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
7.) Tolsia Rebels
Coach: Eric Crumm(2017-present)
Led by: Tanner Copley, John Wilson, Josh Wilson, Stone Sartin, Braden Harald, Devin Still, and Gavin Meadows.
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (-22.5)
Points scored: 240
Points allowed: 168
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
8.) East Hardy Cougars
Coach: Devon Orndorff(2018-present)
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (-19.4)
Points scored: 226
Points allowed: 126
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
9.) Midland Trail Patriots
Coach: Frank Issacs(2015-present)
Led by: Chris Vines, Colton Yoder, Zack Wood, Nic Waugh, Tyler Brasse, Johnny Starks, Aaron Sister, and Kaleb Crisp.
Record: (6-4)
Strength of schedule: (-20.5)
Points scored: 238
Points allowed: 205
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
10.) Wheeling Central Maroon Knights
Coach: Mike Young(2005-present)
Led by: Adam Murray, Jalen Creighton, and Payton Marling.
Record: (6-4)
Strength of schedule: (2.8)
Points scored: 304
Points allowed: 208
Playoff prediction: State Champions
11.) Cameron Dragons
Coach:Tim Brown(2019-present)
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (-33.2)
Points scored: 283
Points allowed: 204
Playoff prediction:
12.) Tug Valley Panthers
Coach: Hady Ford(2019-present)
Record: (6-3)
Strength of schedule: (-27.4)
Points scored: 334
Points allowed: 210
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
13.) Tygarts Valley Bulldogs
Coach: Rodney Bright(2017-present)
Led by: Josh Bright, Daniel White, Willie Walden, and Caden Boggs.
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (-23.6)
Points scored: 295
Points allowed: 224
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
14.) Moorefield Yellowjackets
Coach: Matt Altabello(2018-present)
Led by: Matthew Jenkins and Atikilt Tamiru.
Record: (6-4)
Strength of schedule: (-13.7)
Points scored: 212
Points allowed: 140
Playoff prediction: Semifinals
15.) South Harrison Hawks
Coach: Chris Underwood(2018-present)
Led by: Jaren Robinson, Landon McFadden, Trey Walker, Zach Feathers, Jacob Haddix, and Anthony Colombo.
Record: (6-4)
Strength of schedule: (-13.2)
Points scored: 228
Points allowed: 237
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
16.) Madonna Blue Dons
Coach: Darrin Hicks(2016-present)
Led by: Santino Arlia, Thomas Sessi, Joe Soos, Josh Gasvoda, Jakob McCombs, Jacob Bonner, and Evan Daniels.
Record: (6-3)
Strength of schedule: (-31.0)
Points scored: 211
Points allowed: 214
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
Class AA Playoff Picture
1.) Fairmont Senior Polar Bears
Coach: Nick Bartic(2017-present)
Led by: Zach Frazier, Gage Michael, Kieshawn Cottingham, Eric Smith, Lance Payton, Dominick Owens, Malachi West, Nate Kowalski, Franie Smith, and Camden Longwell.
Record: (10-0)
Strength of schedule: (-2.3)
Points scored: 483
Points allowed: 55
Playoff prediction: State Champions
2.) Bridgeport Indians
Coach: John Cole(2017-present)
Led by: Trey Pancake, Devin Vandergrift, Devin Hill, Michael Watkins, Sam Romano and Noah Tomblin.
Record: (9-1)
Strength of schedule: (6.2)
Points scored: 347
Points allowed: 116
Playoff prediction: State Championship Runner-Up
3.) Poca Dots
Coach: Seth Ramsey(2015-present)
Led by: Ethan Payne, Toby Payne, Matt Stone, Dillon Taylor and Jay Cook.
Record: (10-0)
Strength of schedule: (-17.5)
Points scored: 506
Points allowed: 116
Playoff prediction: Semifinals
4.) Bluefield Beavers
Coach: Fred Simon(1987-present)
Led by: Carson Deeb, J.J. Davis, Jahiem House, Garrett Jordan, Brandon Wiley, and Sean Martin.
Record: (9-1)
Strength of schedule: (-1.9)
Points scored: 437
Points allowed: 176
Playoff prediction: Semifinals
5.) Keyser Golden Tornado
Coach: Sean Biser(2004-present)
Led by: Caden Biser, Drae Allen, Dalton Ray, Don Woodworth, D.J. Cochran, Jackson Biser, and Ryan Shoemaker.
Record: (9-1)
Strength of schedule: (-5.1)
Points scored: 500
Points allowed: 49
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
6.) Oak Glen Golden Bears
Coach: Ted Arneault Jr.(2016-present)
Led by: Nick Channey, Dillon Taylor and Zach Taylor.
Record: (10-0)
Strength of schedule: (-15.2)
Points scored: 436
Points allowed: 103
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
7.) Shady Spring Tigers
Coach: Vince Culicerto(2005-present)
Led by: Haven Chapman, Isaiah Valentine, Jadon Harshberger, and Erik Bevil.
Record: (9-1)
Strength of schedule: (9-1)
Points scored: 231
Points allowed: 90
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
8.) Frankfort Falcons
Coach: Kevin Whiteman(2018-present)
Led by: Nick Marley and David Blanco.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (-9.2)
Points scored: 358
Points allowed: 162
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
9.) Nicholas County Grizzlies
Coach: Gene Morris(1998-present)
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (-8.5)
Points scored: 342
Points allowed: 163
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
10.) Mingo Central Miners
Coach: Josh Sammons(2018-present)
Led by: Drew Hatfield, Daylin Goad, and Devin Hatfield.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (-14.0)
Points scored: 421
Points allowed: 185
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
11.) Wyoming East Warriors
Coach: Larry Thompson(2019-present)
Led by: Seth Ross, Jacob Bishop, and Caleb Bower.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (-14.4)
Points scored: 369
Points allowed: 251
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
12.) Liberty Harrison Mountaineers
Coach: A.J. Harman(2014-present)
Led by: Sayveon Beafore and Seth McIntyre.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (-12.2)
Points scored: 283
Points allowed: 115
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
13.) Man Hillbillies
Coach: Harvey Arms(2002-present)
Led by: Zack Frye and Erik Grimmett.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (-19.2)
Points scored: 354
Points allowed: 103
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
14.) North Marion Huskies
Coach: Daran Hays(2009-present)
Led by: Jahkari Mesidor, Tariq Miller, Garrett Conaway, Alex Carr, Gage Dickson, Ricky Newbrough, Ty Thorne, and Ethan Raines.
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (-3.0)
Points scored: 309
Points allowed: 189
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
15.) Lewis County Minutemen
Coach: Dustin Cogar(2015-present)
Led by: Marshall Hobbs, Nic Kuhn, and Jared Griffith.
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (-6.4)
Points scored: 239
Points allowed: 166
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
16.) Winfield Generals
Coach: Craig Snyder(2012-present)
Led by: John Covert and Nick Vance.
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (-15.3)
Points scored: 381
Points allowed: 268
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
Class AAA Playoff Picture
1.) Martinsburg Bulldogs
Coach: Dave Walker(1997-present)
Led by: Elijah Banks, Naieem Kearney, Trey Sine, Jarod Bowie, Malakai Brown, Ty Lucas,
Michael Turner, Matt Bednarski, and Teddy Marshall.
Record: (10-0)
Strength of schedule: (4.9)
Points scored: 579
Points allowed: 81
Playoff prediction: State Champions
2.) Cabell Midland Knights
Coach: Luke Salmons(2011-present)
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.
Record: (10-0)
Strength of schedule: (9.3)
Points scored: 422
Points allowed: 135
Playoff prediction: State Championship Runner-Up
3.) Spring Valley Timberwolves
Coach: Brad Dingess
Led by: Nate Ellis, Brody Brumfield, Wyatt Milum, Jake Hutchinson, Bryce Biggs, David Livingston, Corbin Page, and Zane Porter.
Record: (9-1)
Strength of schedule: (10.9)
Points scored: 343
Points allowed: 79
Playoff prediction: Semifinals
4.) Parkersburg South Patriots
Coach: Nathan Tanner(2019-present)
Led by: Brandon Penn, Devin Gaines, Donathon Taylor, and Dylan Day.
Record: (9-1)
Strength of schedule: (3.1)
Points scored: 433
Points allowed: 192
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
5.) Musselman Applemen
Coach: Brian Thomas(2013-present)
Led by: Blake Hartman, Ethan Northcraft, Nate Cole, and Trevin Carter.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (5.0)
Points scored: 394
Points allowed: 179
Playoff prediction: Semifinals
6.) Wheeling Park Patriots
Coach: Chris Daughtery(2009-present)
Led by: Alex Dunlevy, Kenya Robinson, Rapheal Bradley, Stevie Mitchell, Dustin Vansickle, Sincere Sinclair, Andrew Glass, and Shadeed Jackson.
Record: (8-2)
Strength of schedule: (2.1)
Points scored: 383
Points allowed: 223
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
7.) George Washington Patriots
Coach: Steve Edwards Jr.(1996-present)
Led by: Alex Mazelon, Andrew Preast, Isaac Isabell, Michael Hughes, and Robert Alexander.
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (11.5)
Points scored: 246
Points allowed: 230
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
8.) Greenbrier East Spartans
Coach: Ray Lee(2012-present)
Led by: Marion Lawson, Colby Piner, and Nate Baker.
Record: (7-3)
Strength of schedule: (-6.9)
Points scored: 286
Points allowed: 188
Playoff prediction: Quarterfinals
9.) Spring Mills Cardinals
Coach: Chad Williams(2018-present)
Led by: Keon Johnson, Keenan Smoot, Chase Hensen, and Zilan Williams.
Record: (6-4)
Strength of schedule: (1.3)
Points scored: 173
Points allowed: 261
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
10.) Huntington Highlanders
Coach: Billy Seals(2009-present)
Led by: Ta' Blackwell, Brocton Blair, Jahronimo Mitchell, Maxwell Wentz, Terrance Pankey, Eli Archer, Devin Jackson, and Diallo Mitchell.
Strength of schedule: (17.3)
Points scored: 269
Points allowed: 249
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
11.) Capital Cougars
Coach: Jon Carpenter(2010-present)
Led by: Kerion Martin, Chance Knox, Evan Landers, Logan Spurlock, Zhantei Calloway, Shawn James, K.J. Taylor, Kerrington Hill, and Christian Gist.
Record: (5-5)
Strength of schedule: (18.5)
Points scored: 267
Points allowed: 215
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
12.) Parkersburg Big Reds
Coach: Mike Byus(2017-present)
Led by: Bryson Singer, Braeden Mason, Justin Waybright, C.J. Wade, Gage Fiore, and Matt Curry.
Record: (5-5)
Strength of schedule: (13.1)
Points scored: 247
Points allowed: 300
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
13.) South Charleston Black Eagles
Coach: Donnie Mays(2013-present)
Record: (4-6)
Strength of schedule: (16.3)
Points scored: 303
Points allowed: 308
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
14.) Hurricane Redskins
Coach: Jeremy Taylor(2012-present)
Led by: Christian Hill, Austin Womack, Bomani Brooks, and Abel Cunningham.
Record: (4-6)
Strength of schedule: (12.2)
Points scored: 271
Points allowed: 226
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
15.) Riverside Warriors
Coach: Alex Daughtery(2018-present)
Led by: Caden Easterling, Austin Chapman, and Charlie Pierson.
Record: (4-6)
Strength of schedule: (11.6)
Points scored: 236
Points allowed: 323
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
16.) Preston Knights
Coach: Johnathon Tennant(2012-present)
Record: (4-6)
Strength of schedule: (-8.8)
Points scored: 184
Points allowed: 269
Playoff prediction: 1st Round
Playoff Brackets(ALL CLASSES)
Top 24 Power Rankings(ALL CLASSES)
Award Semifinalists(House, Huff, Kennedy, Moss, Stydahar, and Warner)
House Award: 1.) Daylin Goad - Mingo Central, JR.
2.) Alex Dunlevy - Wheeling Park, SR.
3.) Austin Womack - Hurricane, SR.
Huff Award: 1.) Brocton Blair - Huntington, SR.
2.) Teddy Marshall - Martinsburg, SR.
3.) Dillon Taylor - Oak Glen, JR.
Kennedy Award: 1.) Ethan Payne - Poca, JR.
2.) Blake Hartman - Musselman, JR.
3.) Gage Michael - Fairmont Senior, JR.
Moss Award: 1.) Drew Hatfield - Mingo Central, SR.
2.) Xander Castillo - James Monroe, SR.
3.) Jarod Bowie - Martinsburg, SR.
Stydahar Award: 1.) Zach Frazier - Fairmont Senior, SR.
2.) Wyatt Milum - Spring Valley, JR.
3.) Ty Lucas - Martinsburg, SR.
Warner Award: 1.) Ethan Payne - Poca, JR.
2.) Blake Hartman - Musselman, JR.
3.) Jeremiah King - Robert C. Byrd, SO.
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