This is the game that will determine whether the Green Run Stallions are for real.
The third-ranked Stallions (2-0) beat up Tallwood in the first game 56-7, but faced a tough challenge from Kempsville last week before winning 21-13.
Now, Green Run travels to play perennial power No. 13 Salem, the defending Beach District champions. There was no district title awarded in the spring.
“We are looking forward to this week’s matchup versus Salem,” Green Run coach Brandon Williams said. “We knew going into this season this will be a marquee game, so we are looking forward to the challenge.”
Green Run hasn’t beaten Salem since 2010, losing 13 straight.
But this team is strong led by quarterback Xavier Davis, who has completed 37 of 52 passes for 544 yards, seven touchdowns with no interceptions. His top targets are Tayon Holloway (14 receptions, 198 yards, 3 TDs), Keylen Adams (13 receptions, 176 yards 3 TDs) and Dyshaun Newby (6 receptions 111 yards, TD).
The running game is led by Sammy Wiggins, who has rushed for 186 yards.
Defensively, the Stallions are led by linebackers Zakai Hall (16 tackles) and Tyler Baker (13 tackles). The secondary is led by Wayne Washington (three interceptions) and Christian Parham (13 tackles).
The SunDevils (2-0) hope to keep their streak going, led by quarterback Angelo Liotta, who has completed 18 of 33 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns. His leading receivers are Jahrell Walton (4 receptions for 99 yards, TD) and Evan Millar (4 receptions, 74 yards) and Emmanuel Taylor (4 receptions, 50 yards). Keimar Carter-Gatlin leads the rushing attack with 98 yards.
Larry: Green Run, 26-14. Marty: Green Run 19-18.
(All games at 7 p.m. unless noted).
Friday
757TEAMZ TOP 15
St. John Bosco (Calif.) at No. 1 Oscar Smith
Larry: Bosco, 35-24, Marty: Bosco 24-21.
No. 2 Phoebus vs. Bethel at Darling Stadium
Larry: Phoebus, 47-20. Marty: Phoebus 42-7.
No. 4 Maury (0-1) vs. Granby (0-2) at Powhatan Stadium
Larry: Maury, 47-0. Marty: Maury 55-0.
Princess Anne (1-0) at No. 5 Ocean Lakes (2-0)
Larry: Ocean Lakes, 35-20. Marty: Ocean Lakes 28-12.
York (2-0) vs. No. 6 Lafayette (1-0) at Wanner Stadium
Larry: Lafayette, 27-20. Marty: Lafayette 24-14.
Norview (2-0) at No. 7 Lake Taylor (1-1)
Larry: Lake Taylor, 37-26. Lake Taylor 44-21.
No. 8 King’s Fork (1-0) at Great Bridge (0-1)
Larry: King’s Fork 34-14. Marty: King’s Fork 48-6.
No. 13 Western Branch (3-0) at Grassfield (0-3)
Larry: Western Branch 26-13. Marty: Western Branch 21-16.
BAY RIVERS DISTRICT
Jamestown (0-2) vs. Grafton (1-1) at Bailey Field
Larry: Grafton 14-13. Jamestown 17-13.
Tabb (0-2) at Poquoson (0-1)
Larry: Tabb 23-16. Marty: Tabb 21-17.
BEACH DISTRICT
Cox (1-2) at First Colonial (0-3)
Larry: Cox 28-14. Marty: Cox 35-6.
Kellam (1-1) at Bayside (1-1)
Larry: Bayside 26-20. Marty: Bayside 24-14.
Landstown (0-2) at Kempsville (1-1)
Larry: Kempsville 27-20. Marty: Kempsville 13-12.
EASTERN DISTRICT
Churchland (1-1) at No. 15 Booker T. Washington (2-0)
Larry: Churchland, 27-26. Marty: Churchland 28-13.
Norcom (0-2) at Manor (2-1)
Larry: Manor 23-20. Marty: Manor 24-21.
PENINSULA DISTRICT
Heritage (0-0) vs. Woodside (0-1) at Todd Stadium
Larry: Woodside 27-13. Marty: Woodside 21-12.
SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT
Nansemond River (1-1) at Hickory (0-3), 7 p.m.
Larry: Nansemond River, 34-7. Marty: Nansemond River 28-6.
NON-DISTRICT
Bruton (1-1) at West Point (2-0)
Postponed, rescheduled for October 18.
Lakeland (1-2) at Smithfield (0-1)
Larry: Lakeland, 27-16. Marty: Smithfield 35-28.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Norfolk Academy at Trinity Episcopal, 4 p.m.
Greenbrier Christian at Covenant, 4:30 p.m.
Catholic at Portsmouth Christian
Christchurch at Atlantic Shores
King & Queen at Isle of Wight
Saturday
757TEAMZ TOP 15
No. 9 Hampton (1-0) vs. Menchville (2-1) at Todd Stadium, noon
Larry: Hampton, 34-26. Marty: Hampton 28-14.
PENINSULA DISTRICT
Gloucester (0-2) vs. Kecoughtan (1-0) at Darling Stadium, noon
Larry: Kecoughtan 14-7. Marty: Kecoughtan 35-6.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Norfolk Christian at Fredericksburg Christian, 1 p.m.
Last week
Marty O’Brien: 19-2 last week, 42-11 overall (79.2%)
Larry Rubama: 17-4 last week, 39-14 overall (73.5%)