Auburn picked up a big win this past week, rolling 69-7 over Fort Chiswell as the area’s only win on Friday night.
Radford remains unbeaten and sat out the night on a bye week.
Player of the week: We have co-players of the week. Ethan Brunk of Auburn scored three touchdowns and his teammate, AJ Tuono, had 123 yards rushing and two scores on just 11 carries. Auburn is now 2-1 on the season. Auburn is now 2-1 on the season.
Area Top 5: 1) Salem, 2) Carroll County, 3) Radford, 4) William Byrd, 5) Craig County.
This week’s games:
Lord Botetourt (1-2) at Christiansburg (1-2)
Botetourt was shelled in a 40-0 loss last week to Magna Vista. Cael Burton did complete 10 of 18 passing for 92 yards. August Feeny rushed for 41 yards on 14 carries.
Christiansburg ran into a buzz saw in the version of William Byrd in a 41-10 loss on Friday night.
Prediction: Christiansburg 30, Lord Botetourt 27.
Montcalm, West Virginia (1-1) at Eastern Montgomery (0-3)
Montcalm’s lone win this season came 26-7 over Galax.
Eastern Montgomery traveled to the deep southwest and took a 46-6 loss to Northwood. Marshall Tate threw an 84-yard touchdown in the closing minutes to Naveah Maxey.
Prediction: Eastern Montgomery 32, Montcalm 10.
Blacksburg (2-1) at Altavista (0-2)
Blacksburg took on the chin last Friday, losing 42-0 to Floyd. Luke Mann ran for 77 yards on 24 carries.
Altavista lost 43-26 to Riverheads and 28-7 to Luxenburg Central.
Prediction: Blacksburg 28, Altavista 7.
Radford (2-0) at Galax (0-3)
Radford had an open date, while Galax was shutout last Friday 49-0 by Carroll County.
Prediction: Radford 54, Galax 7.
Auburn (2-1) at Castlewood (0-2)
Ethan Brunk had 96 receiving yards and scored twice for Auburn. He also rushed for 72 yards and another score. Castlewood has lost 12 straight games.
Prediction: Auburn 27, Castlewood 14.
