Week 13: High School Football Power 15 Rankings

WHEELING — And then there were six OVAC teams left in the state of Ohio postseason. Half of those will be eliminated this week, as we have three valley matchups ahead.

St. Clairsville started the season as the top dog in our rankings, fell down the board a bit and then climbed back to the top. It’s looking more and more as though predicting the Red Devils in that spot to begin with, was spot-on.

Over on the West Virginia side of the river Wheeling Park punched its ticket while simultaneously eliminating rival John Marshall from contention. Cameron earned the top seed in Class A, with a likely date with Wheeling Central looming in the quarterfinals.

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Man, these are the good times!

#1

St. Clairsville (10-1)
Last Week: W, 38-9 vs. Carrollton
This Week: vs. No. 6 Meadowbrook
Previous Ranking: 1
I’d say that was an emphatic statement by the Red Devils.

#2

Shadyside (10-1)
Last Week: W, 27-13 vs. Waterford
This Week: vs. No. 7 River
Previous Ranking: 4
Injuries are mounting for the Tigers.

#3

Fort Frye (10-1)
Last Week: W, 36-6 vs. Nelsonville-York
This Week: vs. No. 4 Barnesville
Previous Ranking: 8
This is the matchup OVAC fans have been looking toward.

#4

Barnesville (10-1)
Last Week: W, 28-20 vs. KIPP-Columbus
This Week: vs. No. 1 Fort Frye
Previous Ranking: 5
Shamrocks right where we predicted — deep in the postseason.

#5

Steubenville (9-3)
Last Week: L, 49-42 at Kenston
This Week: Season Complete
Previous Ranking: 2
Was shocked to see Big Red bow out in a shootout, but watch out next season.

#6

Bellaire (10-2)
Last Week: 44-14 at Garfield
This Week: Season Complete
Previous Ranking: 3
Was a heckuva season for the Big Reds.

#7

Cameron (9-0)
Last Week: OPEN
This Week: vs. No. 16 Gilmer County
Previous Ranking: 6
Class A goes through Dragon Country.

#8

Wheeling Central (7-3)
Last Week: W, 55-17 at Oak Glen
This Week: vs. No. 9 Moorefield
Previous Ranking: 7
The tuneup is complete and it’s time to get down to business.

#9

Meadowbrook (10-2)
Last Week: W, 28-21 at John Glenn
This Week: vs. No. 2 St. Clairsville
Previous Ranking: 10
Victory against John Glenn was as impressive as they come.

#10

Wheeling Park (4-4)
Last Week: W, 35-7 at John Marshall
This Week: at No. 1 Huntington
Previous Ranking: 12
Patriots earn a long bus ride and a shot at the top dog.

#11

River (7-4)
Last Week: W, 53-21 at Berne Union
This Week: vs. No. 3 Shadyside
Previous Ranking: NR
Not many are playing better than the Pilots right now.

#13

John Marshall (6-4)
Last Week: L, 35-7 vs. Wheeling Park
This Week: Season Complete
Previous Ranking: 9
Loss to rival Patriots knocked young, up-and-coming Monarchs out of postseason.

#13

Linsly (5-5)
Last Game L, 19-14 at Hollidaysburg, Pa.
This Week: Season Complete
Previous Ranking: 7
Cadets showed a willingness to play anyone, anytime, anywhere.