AAA Week Two Review: POTW, Top Performers, & More!

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>For a discounted subscription to view all of our content, use Code PRZWV30 at checkout for 30% off!</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Week 2 of the 2024 West Virginia High School football season is complete. Here is our second edition of the Weekly Review, our deep dive into everything that happened on the field!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WEEK THREE POWER RANKINGS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Bridgeport</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Morgantown 49-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Fairmont Senior</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Robert C. Byrd 56-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Princeton</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week:&nbsp;Defeated Bluefield 63-7</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Spring Valley</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(1-1)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Lost to Hurricane 63-48</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Herbert Hoover</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Winfield 29-15</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Nitro</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated St. Albans 35-6</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. Winfield</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(1-1)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Lost to Herbert Hoover 29-15</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Oak Hill</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Riverside 21-6</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9. North Marion&nbsp;(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Preston 41-7</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. Ripley</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Ravenswood 38-13</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1014121"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e06dcf8bc50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>27 carries 311 yards 5 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Ripley Vikings are 2-0 for the first time since 2020 largely due to the running of 2025 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1014121' first='Noah' last='Casto'] who went wild in their week two 38-13 win over rival Ravenswood. Casto averaged 11.5 yards per carry on 27 totes for a whopping 311 yards and 5 touchdowns to earn our week two PRZ WV Offensive Player of the Week honors. The Ripley offensive line did a great job dominating up front for Casto, and he did the rest of the work beyond the line of scrimmage. While not the biggest athlete, Casto is a hard runner who's tough to bring down on first contact and has the athleticism to turn the corner and be elusive in the open field. They'll rely heavily on his abilities again this season as a multi-year starter for the Vikings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16540344/66dcb4f8a701b0b90803343c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e06dcf8bfbe"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894666"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e06dcf8c036"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>17 tackles 2 TFLs </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 LB [player_tooltip player_id='894666' first='Wyatt' last='Sowards'] has been a welcomed addition to the Nitro program as expected and is leading the way on defense for tackles through the first two weeks of the 2024 season. Sowards has totaled 24 stops in two games which is double of the next leading tackler for the Wildcats and had a great performance against St. Albans in week two. Nitro held the Red Dragons to just 6 points in the 38-6 win with Sowards totaling 17 tackles and 2 for a loss with several others for minimal or no gain. He was physical on film and did a nice job being stout between the tackles and preventing ball carriers from falling forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17617399/66def4f50b30f02f1378857a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e06dcf8c065"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WEEK TWO TOP PERFORMERS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1306464"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e06dcf8c10f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>8 carries 123 yards 3 touchdowns 1 FF</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Bridgeport Indians had a dominant performance all around against Morgantown in week two with 2025 RB/DB [player_tooltip player_id='1306464' first='Alex' last='Moses'] having a short but efficient night running the ball. Moses needed just 8 carries to reach 123 yards while scoring three touchdowns on the night and forced a fumble on defense in the 49-0 win over Class AAAA Morgantown. They had no answer for Moses and the Bridgeport single-wing offense which saw him turn the corner several times on long touchdown jaunts. Moses has breakaway speed and showcased some twitch in the open field without breaking stride. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://x.com/Alex12Moses/status/1832926745739100205">Film Link</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1171873"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feac9c4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>20/33 340 yards 4 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you're a fan of offense you would've loved to have been at the Hurricane vs. Spring Valley game on Friday night which saw a combined 111 points. 2025 Spring Valley QB [player_tooltip player_id='1171873' first='Liam' last='McGuire'] did his part in the Timberwolves' 63-48 defeat with an explosive night throwing the ball. He completed 20/33 passes for 340 yards and 4 touchdowns and is off to a great start to his senior year which we expected. While defense was optional in this matchup, McGuire made some high-level throws on film and did a nice job spreading the Hurricane defense out and utilizing his talented cast of receivers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/14017297/66dcc732464ccae964f6b114' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feacd81"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["922040"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feacdec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>12 carries 144 yards 2 TD - 2 receptions 46 yards 1 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herbert Hoover is emerging as one of the Top 5 teams in Class AAA this season and is benefitting greatly from the talents of 2026 RB [player_tooltip player_id='922040' first='Blake' last='Fisher']. Fisher has now made back-to-back Top Performer mentions through the first two weeks of the season and had an even better stat line in week two. He rushed for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns and added a third score through the air with 2 catches for 46 yards. Fisher showed his athletic versatility when lining up in the slot for two explosive pass plays and did his usual damage on the ground. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://x.com/Blake_Fisher01/status/1832960826698813828">Film Link</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["883592"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feace4a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>2 receptions 113 yards 1 touchdown</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Grafton WR [player_tooltip player_id='883592' first='Dillan' last='America'] has been one of the best receivers in the state the past few seasons that you may not be familiar with and had a good week two performance against East Fairmont. America hauled in just two passes but had two explosive plays that totaled 113 yards and a touchdown in the 34-24 loss. His first catch showcased his length and jump ball ability and the second flashed his explosiveness taking a slant 70 yards to the house and leaving defenders in the dust. He'll have some bigger games this season and is a must-offer D2 prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16350585/66dc44b225111981e75e8f68' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feace7a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1200316"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feaced0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>3 carries 55 yards 2 TD - 2 receptions 34 yards 1 TD</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Princeton Edge [player_tooltip player_id='1200316' first='Daniel' last='Jennings'] showcased his athletic versatility in the Tigers' lopsided 63-7 victory over rival Bluefield. Known for his pass-rush ability on defense, Jennings can get it done on offense as well and did so as a runner and receiver on Friday night. He rushed for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 3 carries and was just as efficient as a receiver with 2 receptions for 34 yards and a third score. The Penn State commit is just one of those special athletes who can do anything on a football field and will be a vital piece to their state championship goals over the next two seasons. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18073163/66dc54ebb5047410ae67df7c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feacefe"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1096605"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feacf52"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>4 receptions 102 yards 2 touchdowns - 2 big punt returns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Princeton WR [player_tooltip player_id='1096605' first='Brad' last='Mossor'] has stacked two impressive performances and earned another mention among our Class AAA Top Performers of the week in the win over Bluefield. Mossor caught 4 passes for 102 yards and 2 touchdowns in the offensive explosion against the Beavers and was electric on screen passes which he showed in week one as well. He also made an impact on special teams with two nice returns and has been one of the more dynamic receivers in the open field in the state through the first two weeks of the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17759347/66dcbb3025111981e75fa17c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e081feacf7f"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1011963' first='Chance' last='Barker'] - 2026 Princeton QB | <em>11/17 314 yards 4 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1137479' first='Miguel' last='Cain'] - 2026 Spring Valley RB | <em>15 carries 102 yards 2 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='450993' first='Brody' last='Whitehair'] - 2025 Fairmont Senior QB | <em>12/16 297 yards 4 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865701' first='Josh' last='Moody'] - 2025 Nitro QB | <em>20/24 230 yards 2 touchdowns - 8 carries 40 yards</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='907165' first='Eli' last='Littlejohn'] - 2025 Nitro RB | <em>15 carries 54 yards 3 touchdowns - 2 receptions 50 yards - 1/1 passing 25 yards</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='907182' first='Marquel' last='Lowe'] - 2025 Princeton RB | <em>12 carries 145 yards 3 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='897503' first='Devin' last='Richardson'] - 2025 Oak Hill QB | <em>202 passing yards 1 touchdown - 96 rushing yards 1 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1126346' first='Nathan' last='Easley'] - 2025 Shady Spring WR | <em>99 yards 1 touchdown - 2 interceptions</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1126311' first='Cole' last='Ferguson'] - 2025 Spring Valley WR | <em>4 receptions 103 yards 1 touchdown</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1316855' first='Jake' last='Anderson'] - 2025 Keyser LB | <em>19 tackles</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='865707' first='Aiden' last='Cain'] - 2025 Berkeley Springs QB | <em>100+ passing yards 1 touchdown - 90 rushing yards 2 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1326533' first='Cash' last='Nestor'] - 2027 Grafton RB | <em>22 carries 123 yards 1 touchdown</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>River McClain - 2027 East Fairmont DB | <em>2 interceptions</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1229728' first='Nick' last='Bowers'] - 2025 Elkins RB | <em>38 carries 293 yards 2 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WEEK THREE GAME OF THE WEEK</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Herbert Hoover vs Nitro</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Herbert Hoover has certainly tested themselves through the first three weeks of the 2024 season and will travel to PRZ WV #6 ranked Nitro on Friday night for our Class AAA Week Three Game of the Week. The Huskies have already knocked off perennially strong programs in Independence and Winfield and hope to make it three in a row against a resurgent Nitro program. Nitro will look to avenge their tough 42-7 loss from last season and cement themselves as an early season Top 5 team if they can pull out a big win. Herbert Hoover's strong rushing attack could be the difference in this matchup and could potentially limit the amount of possessions that Nitro's explosive passing offense gets which could decide the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Score Prediction: </strong>Herbert Hoover 34 Nitro 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->