Lake Taylor Secures Fourth Straight Win, Climbs Eastern District Rankings

Lake Taylor High School’s football team has made a significant mark in the Eastern District by recording four consecutive victories, establishing themselves as a formidable contender in the league. The Titans, currently boasting a record of 5-1, have demonstrated their scoring prowess, racking up impressive totals of 39, 53, 60, and 40 points in their recent games. Following a narrow six-point loss to Hampton, Lake Taylor has remained unbeaten in district play.

This week, the Titans face a challenging schedule with back-to-back road games against Manor and Churchland. They will then prepare for a highly anticipated matchup against the top-ranked Maury, who also holds an undefeated record in district competition. This showdown is scheduled for October 24 at Powhatan Field.

The latest rankings reflect the competitive nature of the Eastern District, with several teams maintaining strong performances. Green Run, Nansemond River, and Poquoson all managed to stay unbeaten in their respective games last week. The rankings are determined by a panel of voters including staff members Sonny Dearth, Jami Frankenberry, Marty O’Brien, Larry Rubama, and Sam Saunders, along with correspondent Jim McGrath.

Current Rankings and Upcoming Matches

Here are the latest rankings for the top Eastern District teams, including their current records and upcoming matches:

1. **Maury** (4-1) – Received 5 first-place votes and a total of 89 votes. This week, they will face Norview at 19:00 on Friday.
2. **Oscar Smith** (4-1) – Secured 1 first-place vote with 85 votes. They will compete against Deep Creek at 19:00 on Friday.
3. **Green Run** (6-0) – Currently ranked 3rd with 75 votes. This week, their match is at Landstown at 19:00 on Friday.
4. **Warwick** (4-2) – Ranked 5th with 70 votes. They will play against Woodside at Todd Stadium at 19:00 on Friday.
5. **Nansemond River** (5-0) – Holds the 4th spot with 68 votes. They are set to face Indian River at 19:00 on Friday.
6. **King’s Fork** (4-1) – Ranked 6th with 56 votes. They will meet Western Branch at 19:00 on Friday.
7. **Indian River** (4-1) – Positioned 7th with 52 votes. This week, they will host Nansemond River at 19:00 on Friday.
8. **Phoebus** (2-2) – Currently 8th with 48 votes. They will play Bethel at Darling Stadium at 19:00 on Thursday.
9. **Poquoson** (6-0) – Ranked 9th with 43 votes. They will compete against Gloucester at Poquoson Middle School at 19:00 on Friday.
10. **Lafayette** (5-1) – Holds the 10th position with 38 votes. They will face Jamestown at Wanner Stadium at 19:00 on Friday.
11. **Kempsville** (3-2) – Ranked 12th with 28 votes. They will meet Ocean Lakes at 19:00 on Friday.
12. **Bayside** (4-1) – Positioned 11th with 26 votes. Their match is against First Colonial at 14:00 on Saturday.
13. **Hampton** (4-1) – Currently 13th with 21 votes. They will host Kecoughtan at Darling Stadium at noon on Saturday.
14. **Lake Taylor** (5-1) – Ranked 15th with 9 votes. Their upcoming match is at Manor at 19:00 on Friday.
15. **Salem** (3-2) – Holding 14th place with 7 votes. They will compete against Kellam at 19:00 on Friday.

No teams have dropped out of the rankings this week, and others are also receiving votes, including Cox and Bethel.

As the season progresses, the competition within the Eastern District intensifies, with teams vying for top positions and playoff spots. Lake Taylor’s recent surge in form positions them as a team to watch in the coming weeks.