

Ocean Lakes (1-1) at Kempsville (0-2), 7 p.m. Princess Anne (0-2) at First Colonial (1-0), 7 p.m. Poquoson (1-0) at Poquoson Middle School, 7 p.m. 10 Nansemond River (1-0) at Deep Creek (0-1), 7 p.m. Great Bridge (0-1) at Oscar Smith (0-1), 7 p.m. 2 Phoebus (1-0) at Darling Stadium, 7 p.m. Staff writers Larry Rubama and Marty O’Brien provide their fearless predictions, as they will through state championship week in December. Floyd and Johnson also lead the defense, along with Isaiah Simmons, William & Mary commit Jaden Ratliff and four-star prospect and Salem transfer Ari Watford, who has more than 30 offers as a junior, including those from Georgia, Florida State and Michigan. The receivers are Josh Powell, Jahvon Wiggins, LeBron Bond (three receptions, 118 yards, one TD last week), Elijah Moss, Duke commit Da’Vontae Floyd and South Carolina commit Fred Johnson Jr. Lowe finished with 76 all-purpose yards last week, while Clark rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown. The backfield also includes Melvin Lowe, Churchland transfer Leon “Fatman” Clark and Green Run transfer Damari Palmer. Maury quarterback Au’Tori Newkirk completed 21 of 32 passes for 339 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener. On defense, they are led by All-Metro linebacker Brennan Johnson, Springers coach Loren Johnson’s son. He completed 18 of 31 passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns last week. The Springers also have quarterback and Maryland commit Khristian Martin, the reigning co-All-Metro Player of the Year in Richmond. He finished with three receptions for a game-high 102 yards. Wide receiver George Lovelace scored on a 69-yard touchdown reception in the final minutes to pull out the victory. The Springers followed that up with a 41-35 victory over Manchester of Midlothian. Highland Springs (2-0) beat Miramar of Florida 20-14 in the season opener. They have been together and have been building it over there for much longer than we have, but we feel like we are here now and have been building over these past few years. “We are considered as one of the best teams in the state and so are they,” he said. Maury coach Dyrri McCain said this matchup is great not just for Hampton Roads, but the state. E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menu
