By MATT CRIST
WV Content Coordinator - Coachesaid.com
Welcome to West Virginia site of CoachesAid.com, where each Monday we will unveil our rankings of the top 10 football teams in the state, regardless of classification. We will also rank the top ten teams in each of the three classifications. You agree with our rankings? Disagree? Please make your case in our forum or by emailing Matt Crist, content coordinator, at mattcrist@coachesaid.com.
WEST VIRGINIA RANKINGS
OVERALL
1 Bridgeport (6-0) 2 (Previous Ranking)
Last Week: Def. Robert C. Byrd, 52-6
This Week: bye
2 Spring Valley (6-0) 2
Last Week: Def. Cabell Midland, 27-9
This Week: at Greenbrier East, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
3 Martinsburg (5-1) 5
Last Week: Def. Hedgesville, 54-6
This Week: at Washington, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
4 South Charleston (4-1) 6
Last Week: Def. Ripley, 35-0
This Week: at Lincoln County, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
5 Brooke (5-0) 9
Last Week: Def. Riverside, 27-0
This Week: vs. University, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
6 Magnolia (5-0) 8
Last Week: Def. Monroe Central, Ohio, 13-0
This Week: vs. Weir, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
7 Fairmont Senior (5-0) 10
Last Week: Def. University, 10-7 (2 OT)
This Week: vs. Buckhannon-Upshur, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
8 University (5-1) 4
Last Week: lost to Fairmont Senior, 10-7 (2 OT)
This Week: at Brooke, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
9 Nicholas County (5-1) NR
Last Week: def. Braxton County, 28-0
This Week: vs. Liberty, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
10 George Washington (4-2) NR
Last Week: def. Parkersburg, 28-20
This Week: at Riverside, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Notes: The Spring Valley Timberwolves have had to earn their spot at number two. At 6-0, The Timberwolves have already beaten George Washington on their home turf, and this weekend hosted the Scarlet Knights, winning 27-9. Their next big test will be against Capital (3-2), October 16, the same week that Bridgeport faces Fairmont Senior (5-0).
CLASSIFICATION RANKINGS
CLASS AAA
1 Bridgeport (6-0) 1 (Previous Ranking)
2 Spring Valley (6-0) 2
3 Martinsburg (5-1) 5
4 South Charleston (4-1) 6
5 Brooke (5-0) 9
6 Fairmont Senior (5-0) 9
7 University (5-1) 4
8 Nicholas County (5-1) NR
9 George Washington (4-2) NR
10 Ripley (5-1) 3
Notes: Bridgeport sailed past a talented Robert C. Byrd (3-2) squad, 52-6, on the road. The Indians next opponent with a winning schedule is not for another 3 weeks. They will play host to an also undefeated Fairmont Senior (5-0). George Washington is back in the top ten at number nine after a big win against Parkersburg and their star running back, Allan Wasonga.
CLASS AA
1 Magnolia (5-0) 1
2 Wayne (5-0) 3
3 Ravenswood (5-0) 4
4 Frankfort (5-0) 6
5 Sherman (5-0) 9
6 Westside (5-1) 7
7 James Monroe (4-1) 2
8 Bluefield (3-2) 5
9 Keyser (3-2) NR
10 Chapmanville (3-2) 9
Notes: Magnolia (5-0) defeated unbeaten Monroe Central, Ohio this week to hold on to the number one spot. Keyser enters the top ten at number 9 after an impressive shutout against previously ranked Class AAA Hampshire. After losing its first two games to top-ranked teams, Keyser is on a 3-0 run.
CLASS A
1 Madonna (5-0) 1
2 Man (5-0) 2
3 Wahama (5-0) 9
4 Richwood (5-0) 3
5 Clay-Battelle (5-0) 5
6 Williamstown (4-1) 6
7 Parkersburg Catholic (5-0) 8
8 Iaeger (5-1) 10
9 Fayetteville (4-2) 7
10 Pendleton County (5-1) NR
Notes: The top two teams didn’t move this week after both coming off huge wins on the road. Madonna snapped a five game winning streak for Bridgeport, Ohio’s Bulldogs (5-1), winning 22-8. Man also faced a tough opponent in the Fayetteville (4-2), but emerged victorious, 22-7. Fayetteville dropped to ninth place after being handed a second loss on the season, nonetheless by way of two undefeated teams. Pendleton County is now in contention for top of the class, representing tenth place after 46-7 win at home against East Hardy (3-3). Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish (PR - 4th place) have some work to do after falling at home to Buffalo Putnam (2-3) this weekend, 18-21.
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