Week Five Game Balls: Teams of the Week (FREE)

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Each week, we'll be highlighting a team from each classification that got a big win, reached a milestone, or made history with their victory. Game balls are a special reward handed out after games to recognize outstanding play on the field, and we want to acknowledge teams each week that make a statement. Here are our team game balls for week five of the season!

Defeated Barnesville (OH) 17-14 to snap their 41-game regular season winning streak

George Washington made a major statement on Friday night, going on the road and ending Barnesville (OH)'s remarkable 41-game regular season winning streak with a 17-14 victory. The Patriots showed toughness and composure throughout, standing toe-to-toe with one of the region's most consistent programs. After Barnesville rallied to tie the game in the fourth quarter, George Washington responded with a clutch drive that set up the game-winning field goal by 2028 K Teddy Smith Teddy Smith K George Washington | 2028 WV , silencing the home crowd and sealing the impressive win for George Washington to begin the season 5-0 for the first time since 2013.

The defense also rose to the occasion, limiting a typically explosive Shamrocks offense to just 14 points and making key stops when it mattered most. By snapping one of the longest active streaks in the Ohio Valley, this was an effort worthy of this week's Class AAAA Game Ball, the second for the Patriots.

Defeated Shady Spring 34-6 for their best start since 2028

Pikeview earns this week's Class AAA Game Ball Team of the Week after a commanding 34–6 victory over Shady Spring, marking the program's best start since 2018. From the opening whistle, the Panthers set the tone, dominating both sides of the trenches, controlling the game with their Wing-T running game, rushing for 343 yards, and holding the Tigers to just 6 points.

Having lost eight of their last nine matchups against the Tigers, this marked the first win for the Panthers against Shady Spring since 2017, as they appear to be on pace for a potential playoff berth, a feat they haven't accomplished since 2010.

Defeated Class A #1-rated Cameron 14-12

The Tyler Consolidated Knights pulled off a gutsy road win over the #1-rated Class A Cameron Dragons as heavy underdogs to take a 14–12 victory and secured their first win over Cameron since 2015. That result also snapped a four-game losing streak against the Dragons and halted their own three-game skid for the season. In a tightly contested, low-scoring affair, the Knights showed heart and grit, turning their underdog status into a huge upset win.

This signature victory for the Knights not only ended two losing streaks but did so on the road, making Tyler Consolidated a worthy choice for Class AA Game Ball Team of the Week.

Defeated Greenbrier West 20-0 for the first time since 1989

The Man Hillbillies showed great resolve after snapping a two-game skid with a strong bounce-back win over Greenbrier West, a performance that earns them our Class A Game Ball Team of the Week. The Hillbillies came out sharp and physical, dominating key phases of the game and refusing to let recent struggles define them for their first win over the Cavaliers since 1989. Their offense found rhythm, their defense made the stops when it mattered, and special teams held firm.

For a team that has endured some bumps lately, this was a statement effort and a reminder that Man is still dangerous and very much in the playoff mix.