AAAA Week One 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 1 of the 2024 West Virginia High School football season is complete. Here is our first 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 TWO POWER RANKINGS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Huntington</strong> <strong>(1-0)</strong> <em>Last Week: Defeated Hurricane 38-35</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Martinsburg</strong> <strong>(1-0)</strong> <em>Last Week: Defeated Ballou (DC) 66-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Hurricane</strong> <strong>(0-1)</strong> <em>Last Week: Lost to Huntington 38-35</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Spring Mills</strong> <strong>(1-0)</strong> <em>Last Week: Defeated Jefferson 50-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. George Washington</strong> <strong>(1-0)</strong> <em>Last Week: Defeated St. Albans 39-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Cabell Midland</strong> <strong>(0-0)</strong> <em>Last Week: Open</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. Morgantown</strong> <strong>(1-0)</strong> <em>Last Week: Defeated Parkersburg 24-13</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.</strong> <strong>Wheeling Park</strong> <strong>(1-0)</strong> <em>Last Week: Defeated Parkersburg South 35-14</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9. Woodrow Wilson</strong> <strong>(1-0)</strong> <em>Last Week: Defeated Washington 17-10 </em>(OT)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. Washington</strong> <strong>(0-1)</strong> <em>Last Week: Lost to Woodrow Wilson 17-10 (OT)</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":["907163"],"_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-66d5f8ac99ada"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>16 carries 193 yards 3 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 George Washington RB [player_tooltip player_id='907163' first='Sai'Vyon' last='Brown'] debuted his senior season with a bang rushing for 193 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Patriots' 39-0 shutout of St. Albans. We said in our team preview earlier this summer that Brown was poised for a breakout year with the Patriots searching for a running back to step up this season and he delivered that in a big way. He showed great footwork and vision behind the line of scrimmage and choosing his running lanes. Brown also broke tackles and made defenders miss at a high level throughout the game. We were impressed with how hard he ran the ball fighting for extra yards and giving maximum effort on every carry which combined with his impressive stat line earned him the PRZ WV Offensive Player of the Week in week one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16376747/66d2505a9f373042d01bd982' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d5f8ac99ed7"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["908990"],"_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-66d5f8ac99f49"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>6 receptions 89 yards 1 touchdown - 17 tackles 3 TFLs 1 interception</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Wheeling Park TE/LB [player_tooltip player_id='908990' first='Jameson' last='Maynard'] impacted the game on both sides of the ball for the Patriots in their week one opening victory over Parkersburg South. Maynard caught 6 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown on offense but earned the PRZ WV Defensive Player of the Week with his 17 tackles, 3TFLs, and an interception performance on defense. Maynard could be a big-time stock riser after the season in our 2025 rankings where he's already ranked just outside of the Top 10 linebackers in the state. Maynard was all over the field Friday night and disrupted the typically explosive South offense from his middle linebacker spot while creating matchup issues on offense at TE. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16523093/66d36f367b281a7fd6ff559e' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d5f8ac99f81"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WEEK ONE TOP PERFORMERS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["487103"],"_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-66d60d8c4d3e3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>12/16 162 yards 2 touchdowns - 11 carries 96 yards 1 touchdown</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='487103' first='Noah' last='Vellaithambi'] settled back in at quarterback for the Redskins in a tough week one opener against one of the top teams in the state with Huntington and gave them all they could handle in a narrow 38-35 loss. He was dynamic with his arm and his legs proving he was one of the best athletes on the field Friday night and a Top 5 player in his class. Vellaithmabi looked poised in the pocket like the seasoned veteran that he is and was very efficient passing and running the ball making every attempt count. He made his impact on defense as well and it will be hard to take him off the field this season as a do-it-all athlete who will be a Kennedy Award contender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15763448/66d4ff50455719e77ed2bbab' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d60d8c4d43a"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["658279"],"_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-66d60d8c4d498"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>11/17 236 yards 3 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2027 Wheeling Park QB [player_tooltip player_id='658279' first='Jay' last='Bordas'] made his varsity debut as QB1 for the Patriots and performed how the #3 ranked quarterback in the class should. Bordas was an efficient 11/17 for 236 yards and 3 touchdowns in their 35-14 win over Parkersburg South. We had a strong feeling that he would have a very good debut season at the varsity level and Bordas is on the right track after week one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're looking forward to seeing some game film of him this season to go along with his stat line as he fights for that #1 QB ranking spot after the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/JamieBordas/status/1830277296453829116","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/JamieBordas/status/1830277296453829116 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["865709"],"_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-66d60d8c4d578"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>163 passing yards 2 touchdowns - 2 rushing touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='865709' first='Max' last='Anderson'] continued how he left off from a very good junior campaign for the Spring Mills Cardinals in their 50-0 drubbing of Jefferson. Anderson was dynamic with his arm and his legs as he's shown throughout his high school career with two scores a piece. His arm looks the best it's ever been and appears to be a true dual-threat quarterback who remains dangerous with his legs as well. Anderson looked bigger and stronger from a year ago and showed off some impressive arm strength and velocity in week one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring Mills has the potential to go far this season behind his leadership and ability as they opened some eyes with that week one score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16379755/66d3449417498e1c92b7a9df' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d60d8c4d5e6"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["450988"],"_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-66d60d8c4d6a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>27 carries 166 yards - 1 reception 27 yards - 2 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huntington is happy to have former George Washington running back [player_tooltip player_id='450988' first='Keegan' last='Sack'] this season as he was very much needed in their close 38-35 win over Hurricane. The Highlanders leaned on him heavily to eke out an opening-week win with 27 carries for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns. Known for his speed and athleticism, Sack's strength and power are what stood out the most on film as he ran hard between the tackles and fought for extra yards in a game where every inch mattered. He may see a significant increase in carries this season compared to last and Sack looks to have the size and strength to take on that extra load for his new program. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16145822/66d35877fd75bc37bd6dfc10' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d60d8c4d6d4"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1137687"],"_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-66d60d8c4d715"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>29 carries 177 yards 2 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unfortunately, there's no film to evaluate from his impressive week one performance against Parkersburg South, but the 2026 Wheeling Park ATH [player_tooltip player_id='1137687' first='Brennan' last='Wack'] had a great coming-out party at a new position. After some roster turnover from last season, the Patriots needed a new face to step up at running back for 2024 and Wack obliged the challenge by moving over from receiver. He made our 2026 Top 150 at WR but has already neared his offensive production from 2023 in just one game. Wack rushed for 177 yards on 29 carries for 2 touchdowns in their week one win over South 35-14 with a clear future for his new position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18204098/66cb9a12b6781565da88aff5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d60d8c4d748"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["854471"],"_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-66d60d8c4d7b2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>14 carries 134 yards 2 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Morgantown RB [player_tooltip player_id='854471' first='Aaron' last='Thomas'] showed why he's considered a Top 5 running back in his class by us in the Mohigans' opening win over Parkersburg. They'll need to lean on his running ability heavily at least in the early part of the season as they break in a lot of new faces at quarterback, receiver, and offensive line. Thomas is Morgantown's most known commodity and proved why with 14 carries for 134 yards and two touchdowns in week one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're looking forward to seeing film of Thomas this season as one of the state's best running backs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/alldayajt9/status/1830358154414084146","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/alldayajt9/status/1830358154414084146 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["894642"],"_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-66d60d8c4d801"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>2 touchdowns - Game-winning blocked field goal</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Huntington WR [player_tooltip player_id='894642' first='Tayveon' last='Wilson'] showed off his athletic versatility in a big week one win over Hurricane. Wilson saw snaps at quarterback during portions of the game out of necessity and made an impact in a variety of ways to help the Highlanders pull out a hard-fought win over a very talented Redskins team. The #1 ranked 2026 prospect got on the board first with a heads-up fumble recovery on the Hurricane goal line from his own teammate and turned the corner for the touchdown. Wilson also did what he's best at with a receiving touchdown on a deep corner route. The biggest play of the night however, came on the final play of the game when Wilson crashed the left side of the Hurricane field goal team and got his hands on the potential game-tying attempt to secure the 38-35 victory for Huntington. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18042162/66d4f7f18b617103bf85bed3' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d60d8c4d824"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["872712"],"_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-66d60d8c4d88e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>2 interceptions - 1 reception 77 yards touchdown</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's always great to see highly-ranked players perform at their ranking level and #3 2025 DB [player_tooltip player_id='872712' first='Solomon' last='Ferrell'] did just that in the Patriots' week one shutout of St. Albans. It appears Ferrell will be playing safety this season which we had a hunch may be his best position with a high ceiling for that spot. He has a lot of length and speed to play on the backend of the defense and should thrive more there compared to corner. If week one is a glimpse into what's to come for Ferrell this season, he's primed for a huge senior year. Ferrell made his mark on defense as well on a 77-yard deep post which saw him beat the St. Albans' defenders by five yards over the top and outrace them to the endzone. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17433278/66d2006c2040362766bbe57a' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66d60d8c4d8f4"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1138996"],"_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-66d60d8c4d948"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>2 interceptions</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another strong defensive back performance in week one was from 2026 Woodrow Wilson DB [player_tooltip player_id='1138996' first='AJ' last='Thomas']. Thomas picked off two passes against a Washington team that is deep and talented at the receiver position and had a great start to his junior year. He's on the smaller side but is an athletic free safety prospect who can roam around on the backend for the Flying Eagles at a high level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">If he continues this strong play throughout the season, Thomas could be in store for a rankings bump in the winter update after the season. <em><br></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AJ_Thomas5/status/1829956406554083490","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AJ_Thomas5/status/1829956406554083490 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WEEK TWO GAME OF THE WEEK</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Huntington at Martinsburg</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There isn't a bigger game in West Virginia in week two than when Huntington makes the long trip to Martinsburg to take on the defending state-champion Bulldogs. These two stellar programs have had a nice back-and-forth the past few years with some big-time matchups in big games but will now meet during the regular season. Huntington will look to avenge their playoff semifinal loss from last season before Martinsburg inevitably secured their 10th state championship title. Huntington beat the Bulldogs in the championship in 2022 and vice versa in 2021. The 2024 version of this game will tell us a lot about the landscape of the new Class AAAA and who the early leader in the state is this season. Although we picked Huntington to defeat Martinsburg in our team preview earlier this summer, with potential quarterback injury concerns for the Highlanders, Martinsburg appears to be the favorite early on. Don't be surprised if this is only the first meeting between the two this season though. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Score Prediction:</strong> Martinsburg 42 Huntington 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->