Thanks to Bridgeport’s win against Keyser Friday night, the Indians have solidified their leads as the No. 1 team in Class AA in the recently released WVSSAC standings. The Indians come in with a 13.78 rating, which is more than a point higher than the second-ranked team in ‘AA’ this week.

 

The good news for 9-0 BHS is that due to its high ranking, it appears they have clinched at least a top four seed for the postseason. However, it’s almost a certainty that Indians’ Coach Josh Nicewarner and his staff don’t want to take anything to chance and would like to finish the year at 10-0.

 

A win Friday night would not only guarantee home field advantage throughout the postseason as long as the Indians win, but also locks down the No. 1 spot. However, in order to get that Bridgeport will have to beat Class AA No. 2 Fairmont Senior.

 

The Polar Bears, 7-1 and with a 12.57 rating, are coming off a bye week. They will host the Indians Friday night at East-West Stadium.

 

Outside of Bridgeport, there are only two other unbeaten in Class AA. Point Pleasant and Mingo Central, both at 8-0, are No. 3 and No. 4, respectively this week. Sissonville Rounds out the top five with a 7-1 mark.

 

As for other local squads, Lincoln is tied with Winfield for the No. 9 spot. North Marion comes in at No. 13 and Liberty is No. 15 on the week. Robert C. Byrd, at 4-5, is ranked No. 20. Bridgeport’s foe this past Friday, the Golden Tornado, is still in the playoff picture at 5-3 and ranked No. 14.

 

In Class A, South Harrison tumbled after suffering a home loss to St. Marys. The Hawks, at 7-1, are ranked No. 7 in this week’s standings.

 

Unlike the MetroNews poll - CLICK HERE for that story - the WVSSAC poll is computer-based and uses strength of schedule and wins by foes beaten as measuring sticks. The top 16 teams in each class compete for state championships.

 

Click HERE for the complete standings.