Jefferson (2-6) at Martinsburg (6-2) – The Martinsburg Bulldogs lost their second game of the season to a out-of-state opponent last week, a 21-20 loss to Park View out of Sterling, Va. Martinsburg started the game strong by returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown, but Park View took control after that point and led 21-7 at the half. Martinsburg did make a great comeback in the second half. The Bulldogs made the switch from the spread formation to the wing T and gained 165 yards in the second half, compared to just 46 yards in the first half. But after pulling to within one on a Brandon Bishop 38-yard touchdown run, the extra point was blocked and Martinsburg lost 21-20. Bulldog junior quarterback Kam Puller finished with a season-low 15 yards rushing on 10 carries. David Gladden led the way for Martinsburg’s rushing attack with 95 yards, while Bishop rushed for 78 yards. The Jefferson Cougars won their second game of the season last Friday, a 28-14 victory over Hedgesville. Jefferson fell behind 6-0 after Hedgesville returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, but Jefferson's Aktar Khan answered with an 80-yard kickoff return of his own, and Jefferson took a 7-6 lead. Sophomore running back Garrett Grantham led the way on the ground for Jefferson, rushing for 82 yards on 29 carries and three touchdowns. Jefferson's defense held Hedgesville to just 10 yards of total offense in the first half and 79 yards in the entire game. This week's game at Coburn Field will feature the first induction into the Martinsburg Sports Hall of Fame.  Several of the inductees are former Martinsburg High greats, including two-time Olympian and current Washington Mystics assistant coach Vicki Bullett, former Major League Baseball players Scott Bullett, Doug Creek, and Ray "Buddy" Baker, Chris Fox, Ron Smallwood, Eliane Butler Bobo, and Martinsburg High School head basketball coach Dave Rogers. The inductees will be honored at halftime and then again at a dinner on Saturday night. Game time Friday night will be at 7 o’clock.

Keyser (5-2) at Musselman (4-3) – The Musselman Applemen continued their drive to get back into the Class AAA playoffs with a impressive 40-19 win over Hampshire. Musselman was led by quarterback Brandon Michael, who went 6-of-12 for 153 yards with one touchdown pass. Michael also rushed for one touchdown. Running back Jesse Hanes led the Applemen ground attack with 78 yards and three touchdowns, and he also had one receiving TD. Musselman was able to get 379 yards of total offense, and the defense held Hampshire to 229 yards and forced two turnovers, including a Interception by Ray Weisenburg, who returned it 45 yards for a touchdown that sealed the victory. Musselman has now won four games in a row. This week Musselman will face a Class AA opponent that is playing about as well as Musselman. The Keyser Golden Tornado have won five games in a row and are coming off a 65-7 victory over Shady Spring. Keyser might be playing as well as any team in Class AA, as the Golden Tornado has outscored their opponents by a score of 210-49 during their recent five-game winning streak. Musselman will play their final three games at home, probably having to win at least two to get into the playoffs. Those three opponents are Keyser, Martinsburg and the No. 1 team in the state, Brooke. The game against Keyser Friday is 7 p.m.

Hampshire (3-4) at Hedgesville (1-7) – The Hedgesville Eagles went into the game against Jefferson last week struggling to put points on the board. Hedgesville's offense still struggled in the game, but the Eagles did get two special teams touchdowns by Michael Walters, who returned kickoffs of 90 and 93 yards for scores. But that was not enough for the HHS win, as Hedgesville lost its seventh game in a row, falling to the Cougars, 28-14. This week Hedgesville welcomes Hampshire to town. Hampshire started the season 3-0 but since that good start, it has now lost four games in a row, including last week’s 40-19 loss to Musselman. In that game, Hampshire was led by quarterback Phillip Malick who was 8-of-14 for 113 yards. Hampshire was held to 229 yards of total offense and just 92 yards rushing. Hampshire is still fighting for a playoff spot. Following Friday’s game, it will has two winnable contests left against Washington and Class AA Frankfort. Hampshire probably has to win out to get into the playoffs. Hampshire and Hedgesville battle this Friday at 7 p.m.

Washington (0-7) at Berkeley Springs (2-6) – The Washington Patriots went on the road last week to Allegany, Md., still looking for their first win of the season. Allegany running back Dustin Wharton scored three first half touchdowns, and the Campers coasted to a 61-7 victory. Allegany outgained Washington 345-124 in the game. The lone score for Washington came in the third quarter on a one-yard run by Tyler Wilt. This week Washington will go on the road to battle Berkeley Springs, a Class AA team that is sitting at 2-6 on the season and also lost to a Maryland team last week. Berkeley Springs was shut out 36-0 by Boonesboro, Md., last Friday Washington will battle Berkeley Springs Friday night at 7:30 p.m.

Other Area Games:
Frankfort (7-0) at Allegany, Md.
Moorefield (4-3) at Petersburg (1-6)
Notre Dame (5-3) at East Hardy (3-5)