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High School Football Playoff Preview

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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


Photo Courtesy: WVNews.com


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


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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


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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


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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


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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


Photo Courtesy: TheIntelligencer.net


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


Photo Courtesy: WVNews.com


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


Photo Courtesy: WVNews.com


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


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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


Photo Courtesy: RegisterHerald.com


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


Photo Courtesy: RegisterHerald.com


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


Photo Courtesy: WilliamsonDailyNews.com


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


Photo Courtesy: RegisterHerald.com


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


Photo Courtesy: WVGazetteMail.com


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


Photo Courtesy: WVGazetteMail.com


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


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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


Photo Courtesy: HeraldDispatch.com


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


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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


Photo Courtesy: JournalNews.net


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


Photo Courtesy: TheIntelligencer.net


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


Photo Courtesy: WVGazetteMail.com


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


Photo Courtesy; WVMetroNews.com


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


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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


Photo Courtesy: WVMetroNews


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


Photo Courtesy: WVGazetteMail.com


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


Photo Courtesy: WVGazetteMail.com


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)


CLASS A PLAYOFF BRACKET

CLASS AA PLAYOFF BRACKET

CLASS AAA PLAYOFF BRACKET


Top 24 Power Rankings(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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