Gridiron losses for Lakeland and Nansemond River last Friday night hurt the Cavaliers and Warriors in the regional power ratings as three weeks remain in the regular season.

Lakeland, after a 27-13 defeat at undefeated Grassfield, dropped from No. 2 in the regional Division 5 power ratings to No. 6.

Great Bridge, a 29-22 victor over Nansemond River with a late touchdown and two-point conversion to overtake the Warriors, moved from No. 7 to one spot ahead of the Cavaliers. Nansemond River dropped from a tie for eighth, right on the playoff bubble, to No. 11.

Phoebus remains the top-rated squad. The Phantoms are the three-time defending state champion with a 52–game winning streak and ranked No. 2 in the state in the Associated Press Group AAA Poll.

Football

Division 5, Eastern Region

Power Ratings

Rec. Pts.

1. Phoebus 7-0 29.7

2. Hampton 5-2 26.3

3. Norcom 6-1 25.9

4. Lake Taylor 5-1 25.8

5. Great Bridge 5-2 24.7

6. Lakeland 5-2 24.4

7. Warwick 4-3 24.1

8. Green Run 3-4 21.9

9. Churchland 3-4 21.0

10. Heritage 2-5 20.6

11. Nansemond River 3-4 20.3

12. B. T. Washington 3-4 20.1