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Bulldogs still in the hunt for playoff berth

By Joey Kittle 2 min read

MILL CREEK -- With four games remaining in the regular season, Tygarts Valley remains in the hunt for a possible postseason berth.

The Bulldogs (2-4) are 17th in this week's WVSSAC playoff ratings released on Tuesday afternoon.

Tygarts Valley, coming off a home win against Richwood, travels to No. 12 East Hardy this Friday night.

Despite rallying for a win against fourth-rated Pendleton County, Tucker County (5-1) remained seventh and will visit Moorefield on Friday.

Wahama (6-0) is rated first in Class A, followed by Sherman (5-1), Wheeling Central (4-2), Pendleton County (3-2) and Tug Valley (3-2).

Elkins, meanwhile, moved up three spots to 10th in Class AAA after defeating Grafton.

The Tigers (5-1) face a stern test on Friday, visiting No. 8 North Marion.

Bridgeport (6-0), Princeton (5-0), Greenbrier East (4-1), Fairmont Senior (4-1) and Nitro (5-1) comprise the top five in Class AAA.

In double-A, it will be a battle of top 10 teams Friday evening at George Byrer Field at Freedom Bank Park when third-rated Philip Barbour (4-2) entertains No. 10 Petersburg (5-1).

The Colts are coming off a win over No. 13 South Harrison, while the Vikings suffered their first setback of the season last week at No. 4 Doddridge County.

Independence is rated first in Class AA, Frankfort (second) and Logan (fifth).

Morgantown (6-0), George Washington (6-0), Huntington (4-1), Wheeling Park (4-2) and Spring Mills (4-2) are the top-five rated schools in Class AAAA.

The top 16 teams in each class qualify for the playoffs.

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