SMAC Football Top 5 — Week 6
1. North Point (5-1, 5-0)
Previous ranking: 2
With last week’s 48-0 shutout at Leonardtown, the Eagles have won five straight since dropping an 18-13 decision to Patuxent in Week 1. North Point is still unbeaten in conference play, and this week’s matchup with Lackey — regarded by many as the pre-season conference favorite — could determine the SMAC championship and will have ramifications in potential playoff seedings for both teams.
This week: vs. Lackey, Friday at 7 p.m.
2. Huntingtown (5-1, 3-1)
Previous ranking: 3
Huntingtown drilled visiting Loch Raven 57-13 in a non-conference affair last week to win its second straight since losing a tight Week 4 decision to North Point. With what would appear to be a favorable schedule down the stretch, the Hurricanes look to be in good position in the 3A South, and with just one loss are still in the hunt for at least a piece of the conference crown, as well.
This week: vs. Great Mills, Thursday at 7 p.m.
3. Westlake (5-1, 3-1)
Previous ranking: 4
After a tough first half which saw the Wolverines up just 6-0, Westlake got its offense moving again. Chris Istvan had possibly his best night through the air since taking over Westlake’s quarterback duties, and Devon Smith again exhibited his explosiveness both on the ground and as part of the passing game in the Wolverines’ 33-7 win at Northern. While the win helped Westlake bounce back from the loss at North Point the week prior, the team is just getting into the meat of its schedule with games against La Plata, Chopticon and Lackey on the docket for the next three weeks.
This week: vs. La Plata, Friday at 7 p.m.
4. Chopticon (5-1, 3-1)
Previous ranking: 5
The Braves won their fourth in a row, this time over conference-favorite Lackey by a 20-19 count on a late touchdown pass from Leo Kyte to Tyler Summers. True to past form, Chopticon has been in tight battles virtually every step of the way this season. In the last three wins the Braves have won by a combined seven points, and have had only one decision — win or lose — decided by more six points all season. This week brings a new challenge with defending conference-champ Patuxent, which appears to be healthy and rolling again after a strong second-half effort in a 49-21 win at La Plata, coming in to Braves Stadium.
This week: vs. Patuxent, Friday at 7 p.m.
5. Lackey (4-2, 3-1)
Previous ranking: 1
Losing the Chopticon puts Lackey in a tough position. It not only was the Chargers’ first conference loss of the season, but also put them in a dangerous position in the race for a 3A South playoff berth. This week’s encounter with the upstart North Point Eagles, which looked to be a game that could determine the SMAC champion, now is a must-win for Lackey with the playoffs potentially hanging in the balance.
This week: at North Point, Friday at 7 p.m.
***DigitalSports’ SMAC Top 5 is selected by SMAC Content Manager Andy States. Please e-mail any questions or comments to astates@digitalsports.com.
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