Indian River’s scintillating overtime victory against Nansemond River in a key Southeastern District game last week propelled the Braves into the top five.

Indian River (5-1) has won three consecutive games since a 33-20 loss to Oscar Smith, and only one team with a winning record (King’s Fork) looms on the remaining schedule.

Staffers Sonny Dearth, Jami Frankenberry, Marty O’Brien, Larry Rubama and Sam Saunders and correspondent Jim McGrath voted in the poll. Team, record, first-place votes, total votes and last week’s ranking are included.

1. Maury (5-1, 5 first-place votes, 89 votes, No. 1 last week)

This week: vs. Norcom at Powhatan Field, 7 p.m. Friday

2. Oscar Smith (5-1, 1 first-place vote, 85 votes, No. 2)

This week: vs. Grassfield, 7 p.m. Friday

3. Warwick (6-2, 79 votes, N

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