WHEELING — Guess who’s back, back again? No, it’s not Slim Shady.
It’s Brett McLean and his St. Clairsville Red Devils coming all the way back to reclaim the top spot in our Power Rankings, after beginning the season in this same spot. McLean, who recently turned 44 and has had quite the run of success in Belmont County, has led his club to six straight victories — Linsly, Bellaire and Union Local among those — since a Week 2 loss to Wheeling Park.
St. Clairsville is facing another tough one this weekend as Mike Young and Wheeling Central pay a visit to Red Devil Stadium.
#1
St. Clairsville (7-1)
Last Week: W, 55-7 vs. Union Local
This Week: vs. Wheeling Central
Previous Ranking: 2
This might be the game of the week in the Ohio Valley.
#2
Steubenville (6-2)
Last Week: W, 48-13 vs. Allderdice, Pa.
This Week: vs. Cardinal Mooney
Previous Ranking: 3
Steubenville is back on track.
#3
Bellaire (7-1)
Last Week: W, 13-12 at Shadyside
This Week: at Union Local
Previous Ranking: 4
Perhaps there has been no bigger victory this season than the Big Reds’ one at Shadyside.
#4
Shadyside (6-1)
Last Week: L, 13-12 vs. Bellaire
This Week: vs. Bridgeport
Previous Ranking: 1
The Tigers won’t be down for long. This was just a hiccup.
#5
Linsly (5-2)
Last Week: W, 41-20 at Canton Central Catholic
This Week: at Dover
Previous Ranking: 5
A big-time victory in Canton is followed by a trip to unbeaten Dover.
#6
Wheeling Park (2-2)
Last Week: W, 41-6 at Morgantown.
This Week: at Musselman
Previous Ranking: 9
How about QB Brett Phillips? That was a 300-plus, five-TD performance last week.
#7
Wheeling Central (4-2)
Last Week: W, 47-6 at Martins Ferry
This Week: at St. Clairsville
Previous Ranking: 6
Another in a long line of big matchups for the Knights.
#8
Barnesville (6-1)
Last Week: W, 57-12 vs. Monroe Central
This Week: at Shenandoah
Previous Ranking: 7
There’s a real possibility the Shamrocks run the regular-season table.
#9
Cameron (6-0)
Last Week: W, 62-8 at Valley
This Week: Clay-Battelle
Previous Ranking: 8
This will be a big game in the Class-A ranks.
#10
John Marshall (4-2)
Last Week: OPEN
This Week: vs. Brooke
Previous Ranking: 12
This week’s matchup should be a good one.
#11
Beaver Local (6-2)
Last Week: W, 41-7 at Indian Creek
This Week: vs. Martins Ferry
Previous Ranking: 13
The Beavers have won six straight after starting 0-2.
#12
Union Local (5-2)
Last Week: L, 55-7 at St. Clairsville
This Week: vs. Bellaire
Previous Ranking: 10
Two blowout losses in the last three for the Jets, who have Bellaire coming to town.
#13
Brooke (4-1)
Last Week: W, 21-14 vs. Oak Glen
This Week: at John Marshall
Previous Ranking: NR
The Bruins look for real heading for their showdown in Moundsville.
#14
Oak Glen (2-2)
Last Week: L, 21-14 at Brooke
This Week: vs. East Liverpool
Previous Ranking: 11
The Golden Bears suffered a very difficult loss on Bud Billiard Field.
#15
Edison (5-3)
Last Week: L, 27-17 at Harrison Central
This Week: vs. Buckeye Local
Previous Ranking: 14
That was a devastating loss last weekend for the Wildcats.
Dropped out: Madonna.
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