Hampton Roads Top 13 and Week 8 Preview
Going into week 8, here are the top teams in Hampton Roads
#1 Oscar Smith (7-0)
#2 Salem (7-0)
#3 Hampton (6-1)
#4 Maury (6-1)
#5 Phoebus (6-1)
#6 Western Branch (6-1)
#7 Tallwood (6-1)
#8 Deep Creek (6-1)
#9 Lake Taylor (6-1)
#10 Landstown (6-2)
#11 Kellam (5-2)
#12 Bayside (5-2)
#13 Lafayette (6-1)
According to the Power Ratings, here are the breakdowns by Division
Division 5
Phoebus - 24.86
Hampton - 24.71
Maury - 23.43
Woodside - 22.00
Division 6
Salem - 24.71
Oscar Smith - 24.71
Tallwood - 23.71
Deep Creek - 23.43
Alot of games remaining that will effect the power ratings, but this looks like a good representation of who we can expect to see in the playoffs. Big games this week are Deep Creek v Great Bridge. The Wildcats have had a dismal season so far even though they boast the #1 Quarterback in the region, Casey Turner who is 125/233 for 1803 yards so far this season. They could be a big spoiler for Deep Creek this week.
Oscar Smith with it's 14 year old Freshman Quarterback Phil Simms has posted very impressive stats for his first 4 games this year, playing for the injured Dexter Merritt heads to Kings Fork this week where they will easily prevail.
Salem and Kevin Whaley head to Bayside where EJ Manuel and his outstanding pair of 6'4" receivers intend to spoil their record breaking season. Don't think the Bayside defense has what it takes to stop Kresinske and Whaley, but EJ Manuel has had a breakout season so far and the Salem Defense better be on their toes.
In the Eastern District, #1 Maury heads to Norview Saturday afternoon and this should be an easy win for the Commodores, and the first real test for the Pilots.
