BHS Back to No. 1 in Latest SSAC Football Rankings
By Jeff Toquinto on September 30, 2025
Bridgeport returned to the top spot of the Class AAA WVSSAC football standings that were released today.
The WVSSAC rankings, a computer-based ranking, determine the teams that qualify for the playoffs. The SSAC standings also determine where each team in the 16-teamfield is seeded.
Last week, the Indians dropped from No. 1 to No. 3 in the third set of rankings released. The WVSSAC does not release its computer 
rankings until the third week of the season is complete.
rankings until the third week of the season is complete.
Greenbrier East, with a 3-1 record, is listed in the second spot. Princeton, at 4-0, is ranked third, while Fairmont Senior – last week’s top-ranked Class AAA team – fell to the fourth spot. The Polar Bears lost to Class AAAA University last week.
Future Bridgeport opponent Spring Valley is also ranked. SVHS is currently ranked No. 11 with a 3-2 record.
Two other Big 10 schools are currently in the top 16. North Marion (4-1) comes in at No. 9, while Robert C. Byrd, 2-3, is No. 16.
In Class AAAA, Morgantown at 5-0 is ranked in the top spot. They are followed by George Washington, also 5-0, at No. 2. No other team is undefeated in Class AAAA.
In Class AA, 5-0 Independence is ranked first and is followed by 5-0 Frankfort at No. 2. Philip Barbour, who was upended earlier this year by BHS, is ranked No. 3 with a 3-2 record.
Doddridge County and South Harrison are also currently in the 16-team playoff field. The Bulldogs are No. 8 with a 4-0 mark, while the Hawks come in at No. 13 with a 4-1 record.
In Class A, Wheeling Central at 4-1 is ranked first. Wahama follows at 5-0 for the No. 2 spot.
Click HERE for the standings in all four classifications for every school in the state competing in football.
Click HERE for the MetroNews poll.
Editor's Note: Photo by Joe LaRocca.
