Class A 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><br>Week 2 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 THREE POWER RANKINGS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. Wahama</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Doddridge County 48-24</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Doddridge County</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(1-1)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Lost to Wahama 48-24</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3.</strong> <strong>Tucker County</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Tygarts Valley 68-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4.</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Tug Valley</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Sherman 33-12</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Pendleton County</strong>&nbsp;<strong>(2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated East Hardy 14-13</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. Greenbrier West (1-1)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Summers County 27-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. Man (2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Mount View 35-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8.</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Petersburg (2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Wyoming East 34-7</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9. Cameron (1-1)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Hundred 35-0</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. Madonna (2-0)</strong>&nbsp;<em>Last Week: Defeated Clay-Battelle 28-8</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":["894721"],"_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-66e2531d725c6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>21 carries 304 yards 3 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Meadow Bridge RB [player_tooltip player_id='894721' first='Kaiden' last='Sims'] earns our week two Offensive Player of the Week after a monster game on the ground in the Wildcats' 26-18 win over Pocahontas County. The bruising running back carried the ball 21 times for 304 yards and 3 touchdowns as one of the best athletes in Class A. His combination of size, speed, and power is a rare commodity at the small school level which we saw firsthand earlier this year at the PRZ WV Combine where he was a Top Performer. Sims is an athlete that colleges need to have on their 2026 radar and is a definite scholarship-level prospect. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18072526/66df30470125530c732fa680' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2531d7293d"} /--> <!-- /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":["907169"],"_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-66e2531d729a3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>2 Pick 6's - 6 tackles</em> - 1 rushing TD - 1 receiving TD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Wahama RB [player_tooltip player_id='907169' first='Connor' last='Lambert'] was held in check for his own standards on offense in the White Falcons' big win over Doddridge County in week two but made a huge impact on the defensive side of the ball. Lambert picked off 2 passes in the game and returned both of them to the house which was a big difference in the 48-24 victory to decide who the early season top team is in Class A. He's making a case to be in the Kennedy Award discussion through the first two weeks of the season as the state's top player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>WEEK TWO TOP PERFROMERS</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["867726"],"_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-66e2531d72a7f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>10/18 274 yards 3 touchdowns </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2026 Doddridge County QB [player_tooltip player_id='867726' first='Brysen' last='Dixon'] stepped up big in the Bulldogs' hard-fought defeat against a very good Wahama squad in week two. Dixon completed 10/18 passes for 274 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 48-24 loss. He looked poised in the pocket in a huge game and looked calm under pressure on film. Dixon threw accurately rolling out and throwing on the run and waited patiently for his receivers to come open. He also executed the play-action game well which caught the Wahama defense off guard several times in the game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/17708685/66dc8e2a6b4b0e16e3d173e5' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2531d72aaa"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["892650"],"_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-66e2531d72af9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>12/21 237 yards 2 touchdowns - 34 yards rushing 1 touchdown</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2028 Madonna QB [player_tooltip player_id='892650' first='Maddox' last='Bowen'] has stacked back-to-back solid performances to begin his high school career and built on the success he had in week one with an even stronger showing in week two against Clay-Battelle. The young gunslinger threw for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21 attempts and showed off his legs with 34 yards rushing and a third score. He'll continue to grow each week of the season in his first season as a freshman varsity starter which you could see from week one to week two. Bowen trusted his receivers to go up and make plays on a few balls and did a nice job managing the game. He also showed maturity on his rushing touchdown with some miscommunication with his running back before scampering in for the score. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/22517369/66de2a50c151c2938de89ffa' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2531d72b24"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1432104"],"_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-66e2531d72bc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>25 carries 212 yards 4 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Ritchie County RB [player_tooltip player_id='1432104' first='Jonah' last='Hamilton'] is a new name on our radar after a dominant performance on the ground for the Rebels in their 49-32 win over Gilmer County. He and quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1432103' first='Turner' last='Shriver'] formed a dynamic rushing duo in the win that eclipsed over 400 yards rushing and 7 touchdowns on the night. Hamilton gave the Rebels a bigger body at running back and that translated to some hard running and many broken tackles throughout the game. Once he got in the open field, Hamilton showed he could breakaway but was a nice complement to Shriver's speed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18076395/66dbc1568f206b2304ee6c71' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2531d72bef"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1228138"],"_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-66e2531d72c3c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>19 carries 254 yards 2 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2025 Wirt County RB [player_tooltip player_id='1228138' first='Brody' last='Ewing'] had a huge performance against Magnolia in a week two 48-24 win. Ewing carried the ball 19 times for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns whose speed and quickness were tough to contain for the Blue Eagles. He's a much different athlete than record-setting 2024 RB Chase Lowe was, but Wirt County appears as if they won't see any dropoff from his large void with Ewing's capabilities. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/16331689/66dbe287ac30087f45246203' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2531d72c66"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1126336"],"_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-66e31f09a8950"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>6 receptions 166 yards 3 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Montcalm Generals had a great passing connection in their 52-0 shutout of Twin Valley (VA) between QB [player_tooltip player_id='907154' first='Jaylen' last='Younger'] and WR [player_tooltip player_id='1126336' first='Tristen' last='Cline']. Cline caught 6 passes for 166 yards and 3 touchdowns in the week two victory and made plays in a variety of ways for the Generals. While he's not a very big athlete, Cline showcased some good speed and quickness which Montcalm took advantage of on screens and touch passes. He also showed he can stretch the field vertically and can beat defenses over the top on go balls. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18042672/66dd060b6c13ae72e60d3db8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e31f09a8c29"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["907611"],"_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-66e2531d72a01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em>5/8 108 yards 1 touchdown - 56 yards rushing 2 touchdowns</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dual-threat Webster County quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='907611' first='Isaac' last='Snyder'] showcased his versatility in the Highlanders' 42-8 win over Van on Friday night. Snyder was efficient through the air completing 5/8 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown but hurt the Bulldogs with his legs as well. He rushed for 56 yards and scored two more times managing the game well for 2-0 Webster County. Snyder threw well on the run and showed he can stretch the field on a bomb down the sideline on an off-platform throw. He's an athletic quarterback who best translates as an ATH prospect who could play receiver or defensive back at the next level as well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15253130/66df94eefa368ab85cbbb04c' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2531d72a2e"} /--> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1092726' first='Jared' last='Reall'] - 2025 Tucker County RB/LB | <em>13 carries 124 yards 6 touchdowns - 1 reception 46 yards 1 touchdown</em> </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='894624' first='Bryson' last='Elia'] - 2026 Tug Valley ATH | <em>35 carries 236 yards 4 touchdowns - 5 receptions 39 yards</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='866670' first='Landon' last='Thomas'] - 2026 Doddridge County WR | <em>4 receptions 93 yards 2 touchdowns - 4 tackles</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1139398' first='Brycen' last='Eidel'] - 2026 Doddridge County LB |<em> 14 tackles</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='882030' first='Tyler' last='Smith'] - 2026 Wirt County QB | <em>9/11 138 yards 2 touchdowns - 2 rushing touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1155319' first='Trace' last='Simpkins'] - 2027 Wahama ATH | <em>4/6 115 yards 3 touchdowns - 14 carries 67 yards</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1126345' first='Koleton' last='Grishkevich'] - 2025 Madonna WR | <em>5 receptions 124 yards 1 touchdown</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1139391' first='Mathew' last='Geer'] - 2026 Madonna LB | <em>14 tackles 1 TFL - 50-yard reception</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1432103' first='Turner' last='Shriver'] - 2025 Ritchie County ATH | <em>18 carries 211 yards 3 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1139382' first='Dawson' last='Green'] - 2026 Sherman LB | <em>14 tackles 2 TFLs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1432106' first='Ryan' last='Skeens'] - 2025 Sherman LB | <em>16 tackles 2 TFLs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1432100' first='Rodney' last='McCord'] - 2025 Gilmer County LB | <em>19 tackles 1 TFL - 9 carries 65 yards 2 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='907172' first='Klypsan' last='Wallace'] - 2025 Cameron RB | <em>4 carries 126 yards 3 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='370476' first='Tyson' last='Adkins'] - 2025 Summers County RB/LB | <em>33 carries 145 yards</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='907159' first='Gavin' last='Derby'] - 2025 Valley ATH | <em>19 carries 226 yards 3 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1126350' first='Hunter' last='Oates'] - 2025 Magnolia RB | <em>25 carries 105 yards 2 touchdowns</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='907154' first='Jaylen' last='Younger'] - 2025 Montcalm QB | <em>267 passing yards 5 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">Tucker County vs East Hardy</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Tucker County Mountain Lions have been steady so far in 2024 after a semifinal run last season and have yet to be tested this season which could change in week three when East Hardy comes to town. Although the Cougars are 0-2 to this point, they've played two of the better teams in Class A and could provide a challenge to the undefeated Mountain Lions. Tucker County will be the favorites heading into this matchup but East Hardy has the talent to make this one interesting for a while. Ultimately, Tucker County will likely pull away as the game goes on. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Score Prediction:</strong> Tucker County 42 East Hardy 20</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->