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ELKINS -- After a thrilling second-half rally to upend North Marion this past Friday night, Elkins has climbed to second in the latest WVSSAC playoff ratings released on Tuesday.
The Tigers (6-1) overcame a 24-7 halftime deficit at home to hand the then-No. 2 Huskies a 41-24 setback, jumping up three spots in the ratings.
Elkins is idle this week and will visit Fairmont Senior on Oct. 23.
Herbert Hoover tops the Class AA ratings, followed by the Tigers, North Marion, Bridgeport and Winfield to round out the top five.
Meanwhile, two straight road wins has Philip Barbour ninth in Class AA.
The Colts (4-3) have a bye this week and return to action Oct. 23 at home against Lewis County.
Philip Barbour claimed a 41-28 victory at Petersburg this past Friday.
Frankfort is first in Class AA, with Sissonville, Williamstown, Independence and Roane County comprising the top five.
Buckhannon-Upshur also remains in the playoff mix in Class AAAA after blanking homestanding Lewis County, 20-0, on Friday.
The Bucs (2-4) host East Fairmont this Friday. They check in 15th in the ratings this week.
George Washington is No. 1 in Class AAAA. Martinsburg, Universitiy, Morgantown and Huntington make up the top five.
In Class A, Tucker County (2-4) and Pocahontas County (2-4) are rated 18th and 17th, respectively.
The Mountain Lions play host to Southern (Md.) this coming Friday and the Warriors visit No. 8 Pendleton County.
Wahama sets atop of the Class A ratings, followed by Wahama, East Hardy and Meadow Bridge tied for third and Wheeling Central.
The top 16 teams in each class qualify for the playoffs.