SJA wins battle of academies to take control in D1

Saturday's matchup of academies was a battle but St. Johnsbury rallied for a 36-28 victory over BFA-St. Albans to cement its status as the team to beat in Vermont high school football.

The Hilltoppers have faced plenty of challenges already, defeating Hartford, Middlebury and BFA in its 5-0 start. The schedule is a lot easier the rest of the way, and the Hilltoppers enter their last three games -- at Brattleboro, home vs CVU and at Lyndon -- knowing only a major upset will keep they from having home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

BFA (4-1) will undoubtedly be frustrated about letting a 21-6 lead get away, but the Bobwhites can't afford to think about this loss for long. They head to Hartford next weekend for another pivotal game that will have a big impact on the standings.

With that in mind, here are the QPR rankings after week 5 of the Vermont high school football season:

Division I

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams are ignored)

1. St. Johnsbury (5-0 overall, 5-0 D1), 74 points, 14.8 QPR
2. Burlington (5-0 overall, 4-0 D1), 65 points, 13 QPR
3. BFA-St. Albans (4-1 overall, 4-1 D1), 58 points, 11.6 QPR
4. Hartford (4-1 overall, 4-1 D1), 50 points, 10 QPR
5. Mt. Mansfield (4-1 overall, 3-1 D1), 43 points, 8.6 QPR
6. Middlebury (3-2 overall, 3-2 D1), 36 points, 7.2 QPR
7. Colchester (2-3 overall, 2-3 D1), 28 points, 5.6 QPR
8. CVU (2-3 overall, 2-3 D1), 22 points, 4.4 QPR
9. South Burlington (2-3 overall, 1-3 D1), 21 points, 4.2
10T. Rice (1-4 overall, 1-4 D1), 10 points, 2 QPR
10T. Rutland (1-4 overall, 1-4 D1), 10 points, 2 QPR
12T. Brattleboro (0-5 overall, 0-4 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
12T. Essex (0-5 overall, 0-5 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division II

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1. Burr and Burton (4-1 overall, 4-0 D2), 54 points, 10.8 QPR
2. Milton (5-0 overall, 4-0 D2), 48 points, 9.6 QPR
3. Fair Haven (4-1 overall, 4-1 D2), 38 points, 7.6 QPR
4. U-32 (4-1 overall, 4-1 D2), 32 points, 6.4 QPR
5. Bellows Falls (4-1 overall, 2-1 D2), 31 points, 6.2 QPR
6. Lyndon (3-2 overall, 2-2 D2), 25 points, 5 QPR
7. Mt. Anthony (2-3 overall, 2-3 D2), 20 points, 4 QPR
8. Mt. Abraham (1-4 overall, 1-3 D2), 7 points, 1.4 QPR
9. Spaulding (1-3 overall, 0-3 D2), 5 points, 1.25 QPR
10T. North Country (0-5 overall, 0-4 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
10T. Otter Valley (0-5 overall, 0-5 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division III

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including losses for Woodstock, Missisquoi and Springfield, are ignored)

1. Woodstock (4-1* overall, 4-0 D3), 32 points, 8 QPR
2. Windsor (4-0 overall, 3-0 D3), 30 points, 7.5 QPR
3. Mill River (3-2 overall, 3-2 D3), 21 points, 4.2 QPR
4. BFA-Fairfax (2-3 overall, 2-2 D3), 12 points, 2.4 QPR
5. Poultney/MSJ (1-4 overall, 1-4 D3), 5 points, 1 QPR
6T. Springfield (0-5* overall, 0-3 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
6T. Missisquoi (0-5* overall, 0-4 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR



How do these numbers work? Teams receive 10 points for a win over a D1 opponent, 7 points for a win over a D2 opponent and 5 points for a win over a D3 opponent. Teams also receive 2 points for every game won by the teams they have beaten. QPR is total points divided by games played.

Burlington, MMU prove they belong

When the Vermont Interscholastic Football League announced its realignment plans late last fall, Burlington and Mt. Mansfield filed appeals against moving up from Division II to Division I. Now both schools are reveling in the fact that the league said no.

Five games into the 2017 season the Seahorses and Cougars are a combined 9-1, and both scored the kind of victory that proved they belong in Division I on Friday. BHS pulled away from CVU in the second half for a 27-7 win, improving to 5-0 and all but assuring its first Division I playoff berth since 1990. MMU meanwhile moved to 4-1 by dominating the second half in a 32-19 win over Colchester.

Now BHS and Mt. Mansfield can gear up for a showdown next Saturday in Jericho. Their meet last fall -- a Burlington win -- decided the last berth in the Division II playoffs. This time home-field advantage in the DI playoffs could be on the line.

The other game that jumps out at me was Middlebury's 28-27 overtime victory over Rutland. The Tigers (3-2) were down by a touchdown four times before the Raiders' missed extra point in OT opened the door for MUHS. The loss drops Rutland to 1-4 and into legitimate danger of missing the playoffs.

Here are QPR standings at the midpoint of Week 5:

Division I

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams are ignored)

1. BFA-St. Albans (4-0 overall, 4-0 D1), 58 points, 14.5 QPR
2. St. Johnsbury (4-0 overall, 4-0 D1), 56 points, 14 QPR
3. Burlington (5-0 overall, 4-0 D1), 63 points, 12.6 QPR
4. Hartford (4-1 overall, 4-1 D1), 50 points, 10 QPR
5. Mt. Mansfield (4-1 overall, 3-1 D1), 43 points, 8.6 QPR
6. Middlebury (3-2 overall, 3-2 D1), 36 points, 7.2 QPR
7. Colchester (2-3 overall, 2-3 D1), 28 points, 5.6 QPR
8. CVU (2-3 overall, 2-3 D1), 22 points, 4.4 QPR
9. South Burlington (2-3 overall, 1-3 D1), 21 points, 4.2
10T. Rice (1-4 overall, 1-4 D1), 10 points, 2 QPR
10T. Rutland (1-4 overall, 1-4 D1), 10 points, 2 QPR
12T. Brattleboro (0-5 overall, 0-4 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
12T. Essex (0-5 overall, 0-5 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division II

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1. Burr and Burton (3-1 overall, 3-0 D2), 43 points, 10.75 QPR
2. Milton (4-0 overall, 3-0 D2), 39 points, 9.75 QPR
3. Fair Haven (4-1 overall, 4-1 D2), 36 points, 7.2 QPR
4. U-32 (4-1 overall, 4-1 D2), 32 points, 6.4 QPR
5. Bellows Falls (3-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 24 points, 6 QPR
6. Lyndon (2-2 overall, 2-2 D2), 16 points, 4 QPR
7. Mt. Anthony (2-3 overall, 2-3 D2), 18 points, 3.6 QPR
8. Mt. Abraham (1-3 overall, 1-2 D2), 7 points, 1.75 QPR
9. Spaulding (1-2 overall, 0-2 D2), 5 points, 1.67 QPR
10T. Otter Valley (0-4 overall, 0-4 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
10T. North Country (0-5 overall, 0-4 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division III

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including losses for Woodstock, Missisquoi and Springfield, are ignored)

1. Windsor (3-0 overall, 2-0 D3), 25 points, 8.33 QPR
2. Woodstock (4-1* overall, 4-0 D3), 32 points, 8 QPR
3. Mill River (3-2 overall, 3-2 D3), 21 points, 4.2 QPR
4. BFA-Fairfax (2-2 overall, 2-2 D3), 12 points, 3 QPR
5. Poultney/MSJ (1-4 overall, 1-4 D3), 5 points, 1 QPR
6T. Missisquoi (0-4* overall, 0-3 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
6T. Springfield (0-5* overall, 0-3 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR


How do these numbers work? Teams receive 10 points for a win over a D1 opponent, 7 points for a win over a D2 opponent and 5 points for a win over a D3 opponent. Teams also receive 2 points for every game won by the teams they have beaten. QPR is total points divided by games played.

BBA surges atop QPR standings after Week 4 win

What a statement from Burr and Burton. The Bulldogs stifled high-powered Fair Haven on Saturday morning, rolling to a 37-7 victory.

Coupled with last weekend's victory over Bellows Falls, the result puts BBA back in its familiar spot atop the Division II standings. Burr and Burton has overcome its Week 1 loss to Division I Burlington to match undefeated Milton for first in the QPR.

Saturday's other eye-catching result came in Hinesburg, where Colchester knocked off CVU, 21-12, to leave both teams 2-2. That result helped draw the middle of the pack back together in Division I as just five QPR points seperate fifth-place Mt. Mansfield from eighth-place CVU at the midpoint of the regular season.

Here are the Vermont high school football QPR standings through Week 4:

Division I

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams are ignored)

1. BFA-St. Albans (4-0 overall, 4-0 D1), 54 points, 13.5 QPR
2. St. Johnsbury (4-0 overall, 4-0 D1), 50 points, 12.5 QPR
3. Burlington (4-0 overall, 3-0 D1), 45 points, 11.25 QPR
4. Hartford (3-1 overall, 3-1 D1), 36 points, 9 QPR
5. Mt. Mansfield (3-1 overall, 2-1 D1), 27 points, 6.75 QPR
6. Colchester (2-2 overall, 2-2 D1), 26 points, 6.5 QPR
7. Middlebury (2-2 overall, 2-2 D1), 24 points, 6 QPR
8. CVU (2-2 overall, 2-2 D1), 22 points, 5.5 QPR
9T. Rutland (1-3 overall, 1-3 D1), 10 points, 2.5 QPR
9T. South Burlington (1-3 overall, 1-3 D1), 10 points, 2.5
11T. Brattleboro (0-4 overall, 0-3 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Essex (0-4 overall, 0-4 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Rice (0-4 overall, 0-4 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division II

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1T. Milton (4-0 overall, 3-0 D2), 39 points, 9.75 QPR
1T. Burr and Burton (3-1 overall, 3-0 D2), 39 points, 9.75 QPR
3. Fair Haven (3-1 overall, 3-1 D2), 29 points, 7.25 QPR
4. U-32 (3-1 overall, 3-1 D2), 25 points, 6.25 QPR
5. Bellows Falls (3-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 24 points, 6 QPR
6. Mt. Anthony (2-2 overall, 2-2 D2), 18 points, 4.5 QPR
7. Lyndon (2-2 overall, 2-2 D2), 16 points, 4 QPR
8. Mt. Abraham (1-3 overall, 1-2 D2), 7 points, 1.75 QPR
9. Spaulding (1-2 overall, 0-2 D2), 5 points, 1.67 QPR
10T. North Country (0-4 overall, 0-3 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
10T. Otter Valley (0-4 overall, 0-4 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division III

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including losses for Woodstock and Missisquoi, are ignored)

1. Windsor (3-0 overall, 2-0 D3), 25 points, 8.33 QPR
2. Woodstock (3-1* overall, 3-0 D3), 21 points, 7 QPR
3. Mill River (3-1 overall, 3-1 D3), 21 points, 5.25 QPR
4. BFA-Fairfax (2-2 overall, 2-2 D3), 12 points, 3 QPR
5. Poultney/MSJ (1-3 overall, 1-3 D3), 5 points, 1.25 QPR
6T. Missisquoi (0-4* overall, 0-3 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
6T. Springfield (0-4 overall, 0-3 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR


How do these numbers work? Teams receive 10 points for a win over a D1 opponent, 7 points for a win over a D2 opponent and 5 points for a win over a D3 opponent. Teams also receive 2 points for every game won by the teams they have beaten. QPR is total points divided by games played.

Canes' Comeback Keeps Favorites Racking up QPR Points

The Vermont high school football season almost produced its biggest upset to date Friday as Rutland built a 40-24 third-quarter lead over Hartford. Four straight touchdowns later order was restored as the Hurricanes escaped with a 52-40 victory.

If nothing else, the Raiders proved they can put up big offensive numbers against anyone on their artifical-turf home field, where conveniently the state championship will be decided in November. However, Rutland hasn't looked nearly as explosive on the road, and at 1-3 the Raiders will probably need to win two road games to get to the finals

The big comeback kept Hartford (3-1) in strong position for home-field advantage in the playoffs, something BFA-St. Albans can also say after improving to 4-0. The Bobwhites missed the playoffs the last two seasons but they have 54 QPR points after four weeks, and it's worth noting that it only took four wins and 50 points to qualify for the postseason in 2016.

Milton also improved to 4-0 on Friday and took over first in the Division II standings with a 20-13 victory over Mt. Anthony. It was the third straight victory that came down to the final drive for the Yellowjackets.

Anyway here are the QPR standings midway through Week 4:

Division I

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams are ignored)

1. BFA-St. Albans (4-0 overall, 4-0 D1), 54 points, 13.5 QPR
2. St. Johnsbury (3-0 overall, 3-0 D1), 40 points, 13.33 QPR
3. Burlington (3-0 overall, 2-0 D1), 33 points, 11 QPR
4. Hartford (3-1 overall, 3-1 D1), 36 points, 9 QPR
5. CVU (2-1 overall, 2-1 D1), 22 points, 7.33 QPR
6. Mt. Mansfield (3-1 overall, 2-1 D1), 27 points, 6.75 QPR
7. Middlebury (2-2 overall, 2-2 D1), 22 points, 5.5 QPR
8. Colchester (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 12 points, 4 QPR
9T. Rutland (1-3 overall, 1-3 D1), 10 points, 2.5 QPR
9T. South Burlington (1-3 overall, 1-3 D1), 10 points, 2.5
11T. Brattleboro (0-3 overall, 0-2 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Rice (0-3 overall, 0-3 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Essex (0-4 overall, 0-4 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division II

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1. Milton (4-0 overall, 3-0 D2), 37 points, 9.25 QPR
2. Fair Haven (3-0 overall, 3-0 D2), 27 points, 9 QPR
3. Burr and Burton (2-1 overall, 2-0 D2), 24 points, 8 QPR
4. Bellows Falls (3-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 22 points, 5.5 QPR
5. U-32 (2-1 overall, 2-1 D2), 16 points, 5.33 QPR
6. Mt. Anthony (2-2 overall, 2-2 D2), 16 points, 4 QPR
7T. Lyndon (1-2 overall, 1-2 D2), 7 points, 2.33 QPR
7T. Mt. Abraham (1-2 overall, 1-1 D2), 7 points, 2.33 QPR
8T. Spaulding (0-2 overall, 0-2 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. Otter Valley (0-3 overall, 0-3 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. North Country (0-4 overall, 0-3 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division III

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including losses for Woodstock and Missisquoi, are ignored)

1. Windsor (3-0 overall, 2-0 D3), 23 points, 7.67 QPR
2. Woodstock (2-1* overall, 2-0 D3), 12 points, 6 QPR
3. Mill River (2-1 overall, 2-1 D3), 14 points, 4.67 QPR
4. BFA-Fairfax (2-1 overall, 2-1 D3), 12 points, 4 QPR
5. Poultney/MSJ (1-2 overall, 1-2 D3), 5 points, 1.67 QPR
6T. Missisquoi (0-3* overall, 0-2 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
6T. Springfield (0-4 overall, 0-3 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR


How do these numbers work? Teams receive 10 points for a win over a D1 opponent, 7 points for a win over a D2 opponent and 5 points for a win over a D3 opponent. Teams also receive 2 points for every game won by the teams they have beaten. QPR is total points divided by games played.

Vermont H.S. football QPR standings through Week 3

It was a quiet Saturday in Vermont high school football with only three games, one of which was an out-of-state game that doesn't count in the standings.

Windsor made plenty of noise, though, rolling past Mill River 42-12 in a matchup of Division III unbeatens. It was the 14th straight win for the defending champion Yellow Jackets and it was a firm statement they remain the team to beat.

Here are the QPR standings after Week 3:

Division I

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams are ignored)

1. BFA-St. Albans (3-0 overall, 3-0 D1), 40 points, 13.33 QPR
2. St. Johnsbury (3-0 overall, 3-0 D1), 36 points, 12 QPR
3. Burlington (3-0 overall, 2-0 D1), 33 points, 11 QPR
4T. CVU (2-1 overall, 2-1 D1), 22 points, 7.33 QPR
4T. Hartford (2-1 overall, 2-1 D1), 22 points, 7.33 QPR
6. Mt. Mansfield (2-1 overall, 2-1 D1), 20 points, 6.67 QPR
7T. Middlebury (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 12 points, 4 QPR
7T. Colchester (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 12 points, 4 QPR
8T. Rutland (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 10 points, 3.33 QPR
8T. South Burlington (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 10 points, 3.33 QPR
11T. Brattleboro (0-3 overall, 0-2 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Essex (0-3 overall, 0-3 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Rice (0-3 overall, 0-3 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division II

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1. Fair Haven (3-0 overall, 3-0 D2), 27 points, 9 QPR
2. Milton (3-0 overall, 2-0 D2), 26 points, 8.67 QPR
3. Burr and Burton (2-1 overall, 2-0 D2), 22 points, 7.33 QPR
4. Bellows Falls (2-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 17 points, 5.67 QPR
5T. Mt. Anthony (2-1 overall, 2-1 D2), 16 points, 5.33 QPR
5T. U-32 (2-1 overall, 2-1 D2), 16 points, 5.33 QPR
7T. Lyndon (1-2 overall, 1-2 D2), 7 points, 2.33 QPR
7T. Mt. Abraham (1-2 overall, 1-1 D2), 7 points, 2.33 QPR
8T. Spaulding (0-2 overall, 0-2 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. North Country (0-3 overall, 0-3 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. Otter Valley (0-3 overall, 0-3 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division III

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including losses for Woodstock and Missisquoi, are ignored)

1. Windsor (3-0 overall, 2-0 D3), 23 points, 7.67 QPR
2. Woodstock (2-1* overall, 2-0 D3), 12 points, 6 QPR
3. Mill River (2-1 overall, 2-1 D3), 14 points, 4.67 QPR
4. BFA-Fairfax (2-1 overall, 2-1 D3), 12 points, 4 QPR
5. Poultney/MSJ (1-2 overall, 1-2 D3), 5 points, 1.67 QPR
6T. Missisquoi (0-3* overall, 0-2 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
6T. Springfield (0-3 overall, 0-3 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR

How do these numbers work? Teams receive 10 points for a win over a D1 opponent, 7 points for a win over a D2 opponent and 5 points for a win over a D3 opponent. Teams also receive 2 points for every game won by the teams they have beaten. QPR is total points divided by games played.

Good night for leaders in Vermont H.S. football

Friday was a good night for the league leaders as five of the six teams with unbeaten in-state records in action chalked up another victory. The one exception came in Division II, where Burr and Burton proved it's still a contender by overpowering defending champion Bellows Falls to leave both teams 2-1.

That was especially good news for Burlington, which edged BBA in Week 1. The Seahorses are 3-0 after rolling past South Burlington on Friday, and every Burr and Burton win from here out will only help BHS inch toward its first Division I playoff berth since 1990.

Elsewhere in Division I defense was the story of the night as St. Johnsbury escaped Middlebury with a 9-7 victory and CVU topped Essex 6-3 in overtime in a game that was scoreless after regulation.

Finally, major congratulations to Milton which scored two touchdowns in the last 65 seconds to rally past Colchester. It was the Yellowjackets' second straight comeback in the final minutes and it puts them right on the heels of high-flying Fair Haven in the Division II ranks.


Anyway, here are the QPR standings after Friday's games:

Division I

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams are ignored)

1. BFA-St. Albans (3-0 overall, 3-0 D1), 40 points, 13.33 QPR
2. St. Johnsbury (3-0 overall, 3-0 D1), 34 points, 11.33 QPR
3. Burlington (3-0 overall, 2-0 D1), 33 points, 11 QPR
4. CVU (2-1 overall, 2-1 D1), 22 points, 7.33 QPR
5. Mt. Mansfield (2-1 overall, 2-1 D1), 20 points, 6.67 QPR
6. Hartford (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 12 points, 6 QPR
7T. Middlebury (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 12 points, 4 QPR
7T. Colchester (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 12 points, 4 QPR
8T. Rutland (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 10 points, 3.33 QPR
8T. South Burlington (1-2 overall, 1-2 D1), 10 points, 3.33 QPR
11T. Rice (0-2 overall, 0-2 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Brattleboro (0-3 overall, 0-2 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Essex (0-3 overall, 0-3 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division II

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1. Fair Haven (3-0 overall, 3-0 D2), 27 points, 9 QPR
2. Milton (3-0 overall, 2-0 D2), 26 points, 8.67 QPR
3. Burr and Burton (2-1 overall, 2-0 D2), 22 points, 7.33 QPR
4. Bellows Falls (2-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 17 points, 5.67 QPR
5T. Mt. Anthony (2-1 overall, 2-1 D2), 16 points, 5.33 QPR
5T. U-32 (2-1 overall, 2-1 D2), 16 points, 5.33 QPR
7T. Lyndon (1-2 overall, 1-2 D2), 7 points, 2.33 QPR
7T. Mt. Abraham (1-2 overall, 1-1 D2), 7 points, 2.33 QPR
8T. Spaulding (0-2 overall, 0-2 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. North Country (0-3 overall, 0-3 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. Otter Valley (0-3 overall, 0-3 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division III

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1T. Mill River (2-0 overall, 2-0 D3), 14 points, 7 QPR
1T. Windsor (2-0 overall, 1-0 D3), 14 points, 7 QPR
3. Woodstock (2-1* overall, 2-0 D3), 12 points, 6 QPRT
4. BFA-Fairfax (2-1 overall, 2-1 D3), 12 points, 4 QPR
5. Poultney/MSJ (1-2 overall, 1-2 D3), 5 points, 1.67 QPR
6T. Missisquoi (0-2 overall, 0-2 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
6T. Springfield (0-3 overall, 0-3 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR

How do these numbers work? Teams receive 10 points for a win over a D1 opponent, 7 points for a win over a D2 opponent and 5 points for a win over a D3 opponent. Teams also receive 2 points for every game won by the teams they have beaten. QPR is total points divided by games played.

QPR Standings after Week 2

I feel a lot more confident about my QPR numbers now as the official VIFL release for Week 2 definitely includes non-divisional wins in all three divisions. These are still unofficial numbers, but it least for now they match up perfectly with how the official numbers.

What I don't feel so confident about is predicting how the Division I teams stack up. CVU's 22-14 win over Rutland was a particular surprise this week, and it was one of a trio of 0-1 over 1-0 results that leave us with a tightly packed middle of the table. With five teams set to miss the playoffs this year, it promises to be a tight battle to make the playoffs.

Anyway, here are the QPR standings after two weeks of games:

Division I

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams are ignored)

1. BFA-St. Albans (2-0 overall, 2-0 D1), 24 points, 12 QPR
2. St. Johnsbury (2-0 overall, 2-0 D1), 22 points, 11 QPR
3. Burlington (2-0 overall, 1-0 D1), 19 points, 9.5 QPR
4T. Hartford (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 12 points, 6 QPR
4T. Middlebury (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 12 points, 6 QPR
4T. Colchester (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 12 points, 6 QPR
4T. CVU (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 12 points, 6 QPR
8T. Mt. Mansfield (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 10 points, 5 QPR
8T. Rutland (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 10 points, 5 QPR
8T. South Burlington (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 10 points, 5 QPR
11T. Brattleboro (0-2 overall, 0-1 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Essex (0-2 overall, 0-2 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
11T. Rice (0-2 overall, 0-2 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division II

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1. Bellows Falls (2-0 overall, 1-0 D2), 17 points, 8.5 QPR
2. Fair Haven (2-0 overall, 2-0 D2), 16 points, 8 QPR
3. Milton (2-0 overall, 2-0 D2), 14 points, 7 QPR
4T. Burr and Burton (1-1 overall, 1-0 D2), 9 points, 4.5 QPR
4T. Mt. Anthony (1-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 9 points, 4.5 QPR
6T. U-32 (1-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 7 points, 3.5 QPR
6T. Lyndon (1-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 7 points, 3.5 QPR
8T. Spaulding (0-1 overall, 0-1 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. Mt. Abraham (0-2 overall, 0-1 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. North Country (0-2 overall, 0-2 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
8T. Otter Valley (0-2 overall, 0-2 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division III

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1T. Mill River (2-0 overall, 2-0 D3), 12 points, 6 QPR
1T. Windsor (2-0 overall, 1-0 D3), 12 points, 6 QPR
3. Woodstock (1-1* overall, 1-0 D3), 5 points, 5 QPRT
4. BFA-Fairfax (1-1 overall, 1-1 D3), 7 points, 3.5 QPR
5. Poultney/MSJ (1-1 overall, 1-1 D3), 5 points, 2.5 QPR
6T. Missisquoi (0-2 overall, 0-2 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
6T. Springfield (0-2 overall, 0-2 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR

How do these numbers work? Teams receive 10 points for a win over a D1 opponent, 7 points for a win over a D2 opponent and 5 points for a win over a D3 opponent. Teams also receive 2 points for every game won by the teams they have beaten. QPR is total points divided by games played.

Very Unofficial Vermont HS Football QPRs through Friday

My blog makes a somewhat belated return with QPR numbers at the midpoint of Week 2. But I post this with a very large caveat: I'm not entirely sure which QPR format Division III is using this year.


With the divisions having seen significant shuffling, Division III is down to seven teams and they all play each other this fall. That means DIII could fairly switch to using the league QPR (which ignores games against other divisions) that Division II had used in past years. But as best as I can tell based on numbers in the Week 1 standings released by VIFL secretary Sean Farrell, that is not the case and all divisions are using the overall QPR that counts games against all Vermont opponents.

I sent out a few emails about this last weekend trying to get official word on this and couldn't get a firm answer, so coaches and ADs, if you see this and you are privy to that info, please let me know. More than anything, I want my numbers to be right.

Anyway, with that in mind, here are the UNOFFICIAL QPR standings through Friday's games:

Division I

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams are ignored)

1. St. Johnsbury (1-0 overall, 1-0 D1), 12 points, 12 QPR
T2. BFA-St. Albans (1-0 overall, 1-0 D1), 10 points, 10 QPR
T2. Mt. Mansfield (1-0 overall, 1-0 D1), 10 points, 10 QPR
T2. Rutland (1-0 overall, 1-0 D1), 10 points, 10 QPR
5. Burlington (1-0 overall, 0-0 D1), 7 points, 7 QPR
T6. Hartford (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 12 points, 6 QPR
T6. Middlebury (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 12 points, 6 QPR
T6. Colchester (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 12 points, 6 QPRT
9. South Burlington (1-1 overall, 1-1 D1), 10 points, 5 QPR
10. CVU (0-1 overall, 0-1 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
T10. Essex (0-1 overall, 0-1 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
T10. Rice (0-1 overall, 0-1 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR
T10. Brattleboro (0-2 overall, 0-1 D1), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division II

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1. Fair Haven (1-0 overall, 1-0 D2), 9 points, 9 QPR
2. Bellows Falls (2-0 overall, 1-0 D2), 17 points, 8.5 QPR
T3. Milton (2-0 overall, 2-0 D2), 14 points, 7 QPR
T3. U-32 (1-0 overall, 1-0 D2), 7 points, 7 QPR
5. Mt. Anthony (1-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 9 points, 4.5 QPR
6. Lyndon (1-1 overall, 1-1 D2), 7 points, 3.5 QPR
T7. Burr and Burton (0-1 overall, 0-0 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
T7. Otter Valley (0-1 overall, 0-1 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
T7. Spaulding (0-1 overall, 0-1 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
T7. Mt. Abraham (0-2 overall, 0-1 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR
T7. North Country (0-2 overall, 0-2 D2), 0 points, 0 QPR

Division III

(Includes all games vs. in-state opponents. Games vs. out-of-state teams, including a loss for Woodstock, are ignored)

1. Windsor (2-0 overall, 1-0 D3), 12 points, 6 QPR
T2. BFA-Fairfax (1-0 overall, 1-0 D3), 5 points, 5 QPR
T2. Mill River (1-0 overall, 1-0 D3), 5 points, 5 QPR
T2. Woodstock (1-1* overall, 1-0 D3), 5 points, 5 QPR
T5. Poultney/MSJ (0-1 overall, 0-1 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
T5. Missisquoi (0-1 overall, 0-1 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR
T5. Springfield (0-2 overall, 0-2 D3), 0 points, 0 QPR

How do these numbers work? Teams receive 10 points for a win over a D1 opponent, 7 points for a win over a D2 opponent and 5 points for a win over a D3 opponent. Teams also receive 2 points for every game won by the teams they have beaten. QPR is total points divided by games played.

Teams of the Week

I don't know if I'm going to have time to do teams of the week again this season, but since I'm posting now I don't want to let start of the season slip into the history books without at least a quick recognition. So the teams in each division that most impressed me in Week 1 were:

* Division I: BFA-St. Albans in rolling past 2016 semfinalist CVU 34-7.
* Division II: Fair Haven in riding Cam Colutti's arm to a 61-22 win over Mt. Anthony.
* Division III: Woodstock in having the gumption to face a New York team in its bye week, despite a loss. No D1 or D2 teams face out-of-state teams this year, but Springfield and Missisquoi follow Woodstock's lead from the D3 ranks in the coming weeks.

And with all due respect to the St. Johnsbury-Hartford showdown, the game of the week had to be Lyndon's 27-22 over North Country. The rivalry game featured numerous lead changes, including a winning touchdown with 48 seconds left, and ended LI's long losing streak.