

Spring Mills snuck into the playoffs under first–year head coach Chad Williams with a 7-0 victory over Hedgesville in week 11 of the regular season. I thought we threw the ball pretty well and did some stuff we don’t normally do - that was good to see.”ĭating back to last season, Spring Valley has now won 15 straight regular season games and 18 of its last 19 overall. He scored a receiving touchdown and had over 100 yards receiving. Graeson Malashevich made some plays on offense. “The defense played well and had two touchdowns, but we also had a couple of goal line stands too,” Spring Valley head coach Brad Dingess said “It was pretty awesome. The win also meant home field advantage throughout the playoffs for Timberwolves. Last Week: Spring Valley finished off its first ever undefeated regular season with a 28-16 victory over rival Huntington. “That’s a heart issue, hopefully we have that fixed.” When Seals challenged his team earlier this season, the Highlanders came up with a 27-21 win against Parkersburg. “We have to do a better job of playing with more effort and enthusiasm - act like we want to be there,” Seals said. Players to Watch Huntington: Seals wants to see energy for each player on his team after back-to-back tough losses versus Capital and Cabell Midland in which he wasn’t happy with the effort. The defense has been really good this year.” They have a lot of weapon on offense, but I don’t think their defense gets enough credit. Jakob Caudill can get the tough yards then you throw in Griffin Adkins, Isaiah Vaughn and the quarterback Jayce Gould has played well as of late. “I would say he’s the best back that’s been there since I’ve been at Huntington. “Everything that they do starts with Ivan Vaughn,” Seals said.

Players to Watch Cabell Midland: The Knights gave up just one touchdown in its first game against Huntington this season which was a main factor in the win, but Cabell Midland’s ability to control the contest with its running game and stable of running backs was also a key reason for the victory. “I think they will embrace this matchup.” “I don’t think the kids really care who we play in the playoffs, we’re just happy to be there,” Salmons said. Salmons wishes he saw another opponent in the first round of the playoffs, but his team is thankful for the opportunity.

Here we are again, whoever wins Friday night has a potential rematch game (against Spring Valley.)” “The three games we played in the playoffs last year were three teams we played in the regular season. “It something that needs to be addressed,” Seals said. This time the teams will flip venues to Huntington’s Bob Sang Stadium. Why It’s Important: This will be the second time in three weeks Cabell Midland and Huntington get together after the Knights won 21-7 in week 10 of the regular season at home. But, I liked the way we continued to fight.” “If we don’t do those two things, we are right in that game. “We had a strip sack in the second quarter and then we throw a pick six in the second half,” Huntington head coach Billy Seals said. Huntington had a 28-16 setback versus Spring Valley in its final regular season game. “Kids are really hungry heading into the playoffs.” “Every week it seems like we’re getting on both side of the ball,” Cabell Midland head coach Luke Salmons said. Last Week: Cabell Midland eased it way to a 41-7 win over South Charleston to run its winning streak to three while allowing just 14 total points during the win streak.
