The top 15 teams in Hampton Roads,

The top 15 high school football teams in Hampton Roads, as voted upon by Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press staffers Sonny Dearth, Jami Frankenberry, Greg Giesen, Ray Nimmo, Marty O’Brien, Larry Rubama and Sian Wilkerson. First-place votes in parentheses.

1. Oscar Smith (2-0)

105 points (7); last week: 1

Kevon King and Devante Cooper led a big second half that propelled the Tigers in a rout of Western Branch.

2. Lake Taylor (2-0)

97 points; last week: 3

In a matchup of state champions, the Titans proved worthy in a crucial Eastern District win over Maury.

3. Phoebus (1-0)

85 points; last week: 4

The Phantoms opened the season with a shutout of Denbigh.

4. Ocean Lakes (2-0)

80 points; last week: 6

The Dolphins’ defense forced three turnovers in a win over Landstown.

5. Salem (2-0)

79 points; last week: 5

The SunDevils staved off a late comeback by Tallwood to remain unbeaten.

6. Maury (1-1)

77 points; last week: 2

The defending Class 5 state champion took its first loss in more than two years against Lake Taylor.

7. Deep Creek (2-0)

61 points; last week: 7

After a bye week, the Hornets host Great Bridge on Friday.

8. Lafayette (2-0)

48 points; last week: 9

The Rams started fast and finished strong in a comfortable win over Jamestown.

9. Woodside (0-0)

46 points; last week: 8

The season finally begins for the Wolverines next week against Warwick.

10. Princess Anne (1-1)

44 points; last week: 11

The Cavaliers set a school record for points with a 70-0 victory over First Colonial.

11. Churchland (2-0) 34 points; last week: 12

Na’shawn Bunch’s overtime touchdown run helped the Truckers edge Norcom.

12. Green Run (1-0)

27 points; last week: 14

Naquari Rodgers and Xavier Davis had two scores apiece in a shutout win over Kempsville.

13. Warwick (0-0)

19 points; last week: 13

Next week’s matchup against Woodside is the Raiders’ season opener.

14. Cox (2-0)

13 points; last week: NR

Dylan Hauser’s three-touchdown night powered the Falcons past Bayside.

15. Grassfield (1-1)

7 points; last week: NR

The Grizzlies knocked off Indian River in double overtime and host Western Branch on Friday.

Dropped out: Indian River (0-2), Landstown (1-1). Also receiving votes: Nansemond River (6), Landstown (4), Indian River (3), Hampton (2), Smithfield (1).

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