Week One Helmet Stickers: AAA Players of the Week

Get 30% Off Your Subscription with Code PRZWV30 at Checkout!   The opening week of the West Virginia high school football season gave us plenty of standout performances across Class AAA. From big plays to players who consistently made an impact throughout the night, Week 1 featured several performances that deserve recognition. Here are the players who earned recognition for their Week 1 performances with film or stats available.    34 carries 326 yards 4 touchdowns   2027 Elkins RB [player_tooltip player_id='1155298' first='Seth' last='Robinson'] carried the load for the Tigers in a huge Week 1 performance against Lincoln, rushing 34 times for 326 yards and four touchdowns. With [player_tooltip player_id='864596' first='Jaden' last='Hatfield'] sidelined, Robinson took on a massive workload and showed he has the size and strength to handle that type of role, even if 35 carries is more than Elkins would ideally want to give him every week. The Tigers' physical offensive line deserves credit as well, creating room in the Wing-T for him to get downhill and punish defenses. He runs with great toughness, consistently breaking first and second contact to keep plays moving. This was a statement performance from Robinson and a big reason Elkins came away with the Week 1 win.      8 carries 142 yards 3 TDs - 1 INT - 1 FF - 5/5 touchbacks   2027 Bridgeport RB/ATH/K showed why he is a true three-phase difference maker in the Indians' blowout win over Buckhannon-Upshur, rushing 8 times for 142 yards and three touchdowns while adding an interception, forced fumble and five touchbacks on special teams. He carries plenty of momentum from a 2,000-yard season last year, and now gets his dynamic backfield partner, [player_tooltip player_id='1154891' first='Gabe' last='Martin'], back healthy to help share the workload. That should keep him fresh while still giving him plenty of opportunities to produce in Bridgeport's single-wing offense, where he'll put up big numbers again. Williams will need another big performance with Martinsburg on the schedule this week.      8 carries 147 yards 3 touchdowns (first half)   [player_tooltip player_id='1309691' first='Malakhi' last='Hope'] wasted no time making his presence felt in his South Charleston debut against Nitro, rushing 8 times for 147 yards and three touchdowns, all in the first half. Hope transferred in from Riverside and looks like a different player with another year of physical development, showing explosive ability every time he touched the ball. The competition will get tougher moving forward, but this was an outstanding way for Hope to open his junior season for the Black Eagles.      4 sacks - 54 rushing yards 1 touchdown - FR TD   South Charleston's [player_tooltip player_id='1309678' first='Trevaun' last='Tyson'] was a nightmare for the Nitro offense in Week 1, racking up four sacks and constantly creating problems off the edge. There is a reason he is our #1 EDGE in the 2028 class, and Tyson showed exactly why with the way he attacked and disrupted the game. He also brings a new wrinkle to his game in the Black Eagles' offense this season as the secondary option at running back behind [player_tooltip player_id='1309691' first='Malakhi' last='Hope'], where he rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown. Tyson also added a scoop-and-score fumble recovery on defense and will be a terror for opposing offenses all year.      16/21 186 yards passing - 77 rushing yards - 3 total TDs   2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='1166650' first='Peyton' last='Grigsby'] was in complete control for Herbert Hoover in a statement Week 1 victory over Fairmont Senior, finishing 16/21 for 186 yards through the air while adding 77 rushing yards and three total touchdowns. Grigsby was electric with his legs, ripping off chunk runs and keeping plays alive when the pocket broke down while keeping his eyes downfield. Grigsby's ability to hurt defenses as both a passer and runner made him a difficult matchup all night, forcing Fairmont Senior to try to account for him in multiple ways. He also did a good job getting the ball to a bevvy of receivers, making this a complete performance from a true dual-threat quarterback.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/grigsby_peyton7/status/2093874139408863250 </div></figure>     13 carries 134 yards 2 TDs - 70-yard reception TD   A welcomed sight for Huskies fans, [player_tooltip player_id='1155316' first='David' last='Robinson Jr'] made his Herbert Hoover debut after transferring in from Capital and showed why he is ranked as the #1 RB in the 2027 class. Robinson carried 13 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns while adding a 70-yard receiving score, showing he can be a major playmaker in both phases of the offense. I thought he had more burst and juice compared to his junior season, getting into space quickly and consistently turning those opportunities into chunk plays. Robinson has impressive elusiveness for a bigger back and put that on display multiple times in Week 1. This was a strong first look in a new offense and a great way for the Huskies' star to start his senior season.      9/10 263 yards 5 touchdowns   Following in the footsteps of his two older brothers, 2029 Brooke QB [player_tooltip player_id='1716397' first='Kamden' last='Sperringer'] had a huge debut behind center, becoming the third Sperringer to start at quarterback for the Bruins over the past six years. Sperringer was highly efficient against Lincoln County, going 9/10 for 263 yards and five touchdowns while showing impressive touch, accuracy, and ball placement throughout the night. He made several high-level throws and looked comfortable operating the offense in his first varsity action. The younger Sperringer may have the highest ceiling of the three, and while the competition will get tougher moving forward, this was an outstanding start to his varsity career in an eye-opening performance.      2 receptions 108 yards 2 touchdowns - 2-point conv.   [player_tooltip player_id='2370488' first='Bryden' last='Horstin'] quickly put himself on our radar with a big Week 1 performance for Brooke, hauling in just two passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns while also hauling in a 2-point conversion. The 2027 WR gives the Bruins a big-play threat on the outside with his 6'4 frame and athleticism that gives him high upside. Horstin is a lanky athlete who can create matchup problems for defensive backs with his length and speed. He looks like a name to keep a close eye on this season as he develops his connection with new QB [player_tooltip player_id='1716397' first='Kamden' last='Sperringer'].      3 receptions 117 yards 1 TD - 1 rush TD - kick return TD   2028 RB [player_tooltip player_id='1624347' first='Dalton' last='Cooper'] made his presence felt in all three phases of John Marshall's come-from-behind Week 1 win over Marietta (OH), finishing with 3 receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown, a rushing score and one of the best plays of the week with his electric kick return touchdown. Cooper was limited in the running game this week, but he's the type of athlete who will find ways to generate explosive plays regardless of how he's used. Cooper has freakish physical tools and athleticism, and is back after an injury-slowed sophomore year to make up for lost time. The Monarchs have a dynamic playmaker who can impact the game in a variety of ways, and Week 1 was a strong reminder of what Cooper brings to the field when healthy.      9 carries 159 yards 3 touchdowns - INT   2028 RB/DB Dominick Crawford made the most of his first opportunity as Keyser's featured back, rushing 9 times for 159 yards and three touchdowns in the win over Berkeley Springs. After waiting his turn, Crawford is off to an excellent start to his junior campaign in limited action. He has home run speed and consistently found the outside, while his vision and contact balance helped turn those runs into explosive plays. With a bigger role in the Keyser backfield, Crawford looks primed for a breakout season.      90 rushing yards 3 touchdowns - 1 forced fumble   2027 Shady Spring RB/LB [player_tooltip player_id='1695997' first='Blake' last='Snodgrass'] made quick work of St. Albans in limited action, rushing for 90 yards and three touchdowns while adding a forced fumble. His size, athleticism, and power were too much for the rebuilding Red Dragons to handle, and Snodgrass consistently ripped off chunk plays. The Tigers will lean on him more as the schedule gets tougher, where his ability to impact the game on both sides of the ball will be critical. After getting banged up as a junior, Snodgrass has a chance to put up huge numbers as a senior with a healthy year.      107 rushing yards 2 touchdown 2 interceptions   A big part of Nicholas County's Week 1 win over AAAA Riverside came from the play of 2027 ATH [player_tooltip player_id='2254696' first='Landon' last='Keenan'], who rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns while picking off two passes on defense. The Grizzlies showed a different look offensively, getting Keenan a lot of direct snaps in heavy packages and putting an emphasis on the ground game. Keenan took advantage of his size and speed, running hard and helping Nicholas County grind out a tough opening win over the Warriors.      4/4 PAT 2/2 FG (29, 42) 3 touchbacks   2028 Chapmanville K [player_tooltip player_id='1625334' first='Ashton' last='McClanahan'] was automatic in the Tigers' Week 1 win over Scott. He went 4/4 on PATs, 2/2 on field goals from 29 and 42 yards, and booted three touchbacks on kickoffs. His leg strength jumps out immediately, but the consistency and accuracy are what make McClanahan such a valuable weapon for Chapmanville and make him one of the best kickers in the state. He can impact the game from multiple spots in the kicking game and gives the Tigers someone they can trust when they need points or field position.   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/McCl8822/status/2093781769438830846 </div></figure>    <h2 class="wp-block-heading">PLAYERS WITHOUT FILM</h2>   2027 Greenbrier East RB Austin Whitt - 35 carries 144 yards 1 touchdown   2027 Robert C. Byrd QB [player_tooltip player_id='1154702' first='Isaiah' last='Heflin'] - 271 passing yards 52 rushing yards 4 total touchdowns   2027 Bridgeport RB/LB [player_tooltip player_id='1154891' first='Gabe' last='Martin'] - 197 rushing yards 2 touchdowns   2028 Chapmanville RB Jaxton Ellison - 17 carries 172 yards 1 touchdown   2027 PikeView RB [player_tooltip player_id='2220798' first='Moose' last='Hedrick'] - 24 carries 188 yards 3 touchdowns   2027 John Marshall QB Jacob Cisar - 14/17 264 passing yards 3 touchdowns   2027 John Marshall WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='2076798' first='Landen' last='Snyder'] - 9 receptions 111 yards 1 touchdown   2028 Ripley RB [player_tooltip player_id='2370569' first='Jeremiah' last='Goff'] - 14 carries 145 yards 2 touchdowns   2027 Princeton EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1154940' first='Isaias' last='Selen'] - Pick-6 and scoop and score fumble recovery

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