Between 1968 and 1976 my Army family had moved to Florida from North Carolina, to West Germany from Petersburg and then onto Fort Devens, Massachusetts. During the fall of 1976 a contingent of Army families formed a convoy for a rivalry game between the Fort Devens Bears and Lunenburg Bengals. By the time kids from both schools made it to high school they would battle for a few more years for state championships. Check the record books.

The game we played that day was won by Lunenburg. We had a future record setting NFL running back on our team. As we lined up to shake hands, the players, coaches, parents and what seemed to me to be everyone on the Bengals sideline attacked us. They were yelling curse words and racial slurs while throwing rocks and snowballs. The soldiers from our base that were there covered our players with their bodies and our cheerleaders. We were pushed onto our buses and we left.

I don't know if anyone was hurt but I sat on the bus watching adults that appeared to me to be demonic hurling rocks that slammed into our bus windows. My man brain has always told me that the attack was planned by the adults.

Nothing was ever said about the incident. Now everyone says, "Thank you for your service," and the rules and decorum governing fan behavior, sports and sportsmanship on all levels have sunk deeper and deeper into a blackhole while excuses are made. I am never surprised by any report of low standards concerning Americans and sports. I never expect much.

Region C
4-Narrows vs 1-Bath- I think we see a repeat of the regular season matchup from a few weeks ago. Bath won it by about 5 touchdowns at Narrows and this time, they play at home. I don't think it's close.
3-Grayson vs 2-G.W.-Wytheville- Grayson won by a TD at GW in the regular season and after losing it's first 2 games very close, Grayson won 6 of the last 7 with the only loss to Bluefield High, WV. I think it's another close game, but GW winning a close one. The winner of this game will travel to Bath County for the 1C Title Game barring a major upset of Narrows over Bath.

Region D
1-Rye Cove vs 5-Grundy- The Cove is undefeated. No losses and as expected preseason, they are very good with the ability to both throw it and pass it. Grundy, 4 losses total, and starting the season at 0-3, has lost only 1 football game to a Class 1 school this year in an early season loss to Patrick Henry in a very close game, and has won 7 of it's last 8. I think Rye Cove, undefeated at 11-0, has its season end on its home field to Grundy who is a heavy run team, and the cold weather favors Grundy. Rye Cove can run and throw and can throw it if their run game is slowed, but in the cold, I think they find it tougher to throw the ball and Grundy wins a close one.
7-Patrick Henry vs 3-Eastside- Patrick Henry is much like King William in Class 2, Region A. A seven seed, but has no business being a 7 seed. King William played the toughest Class 2 schedule in Virginia and lost very close games. Patrick Henry was riddled with injuries early on, but is now healthy. Their win over 2 Seed Holston by 4 touchdowns was not an upset. This is a team that lost to Virginia High in overtime in the first game of the season when PH was healthy, then the injuries took hold. PH was supposed to be very good, but their record was greatly affected by injuries. I think PH wins a close game at Eastside and in the Region D finals, I think it's the 7 Seed Patrick Henry playing at the 5 Seed Grundy for the Region Title Game.

The Benedictine Cadets are repeat VISAA DI State champions after defeating #1 seed St Michael's 43-12 in Fredericksburg. It was the 5th title in the past 10 years for Head Coach Greg Lilly.

Benedictine broke open a tie game with several big plays in the final minute right before halftime. Senior Ryker Cook scored the Cadets 1st touchdown on a 1-yard run with 57.8 seconds remaining in the half that made the score 13-6. Junior linebacker Landon Snyder intercepted a pass and returned it to the St Michael's 11-yard line. Quarterback Carson Lambert found senior Owen Smith wide open in the endzone a few seconds later and the lead was now 20-6 going into halftime.



The lead ballooned to 34-6 midway thru the 3rd quarter.

Lambert completed a 42-yard pass to Roddrey McWilliams then connected with JoJo Johnson for a 25-yard touchdown reception. Linebacker Ayron Norton sacked Warriors quarterback Austin Mawyer causing a fumble that was recovered by Snyder at the St Michael's 15-yard line. Cook scored his 2nd touchdown from 2--yards out.

Special teams played a key role for Benedictine in their semi-final win against Trinity Episcopal and they factored into the Cadets win in the championship game. After a scoreless 1st quarter, senior Cole Draucker put the Cadets on the scoreboard with a 22-yard field goal. St Michael's missed the extra point after their 2nd quarter touchdown and then the ensuing kickoff was booted short allowing Landon Snyder to return it to the St Michael's 24-yard line. Benedictine used the field position to tie the game at 6-6. Draucker added a 3rd field goal (43 yards) at the start of the 4th quarter.

St Michael's had the lead in the 2nd quarter with a 65-yard scoring drive that ended with a 12-yard touchdown run. However, Benedictine would score the next 40 points and led 43-6 with 11 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter.

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Louisa County scored touchdowns on their 1st three possessions and rolled up 413 yards of offense to defeat Midlothian 34-23.

The Lions scored touchdowns on their 1st three possessions and rolled up 413 yards of offense to defeat Midlothian 34-23. Savion Hiter, Rivals #1 ranked junior had 194 yards rushing including running 80 yards for a touchdown on his 1t carry from scrimmage.



Rutgers commit Dyzier Carter setup two touchdown scoring drives with two long receptions. He finished with 4 receptions for 82 yards while also running in a 1-yard touchdown.

The lead changed hands four times in the 1st half. Midlothian scored on their 1st drive going 68 yards in 13 plays with quarterback Tyler Snead connecting with Drew Kleski on a 13-yard touchdown pass. The Trojans took their final lead 16-13 on a touchdown pass from Snead to Donovan Dolla with two minutes to go before halftime.

However, it took Louisa County less than a minute to retake the lead. Hiter broke thru the middle of the Trojans defense for a 35-yard touchdown run to give Louisa County a 20-16 lead that they never relinquished.

Senior running back Jayden Seaberry rushed for 45 yards and scored two 3rd quarter touchdowns from 17 and 18 yards for the final points of the game. Luke Rowan and Aiden Shaw both intercepted passes in the second half to help Louisa County maintain their lead.

Blue Ridge won the VISAA DII title with a 14-12 win over 2-time defending champ North Cross. It was the Barons 1st title since 2016.

North Cross took the opening kickoff and drove 80 yards with the help of a defensive holding penalty on 4th down. Ja'Ziel Hart scored on a 13-yard touchdown run to give the Raiders a 6-0 lead. The extra point was blocked by D'myo Hunter.

An interception by Izayk Dolo led to the Barons 1st score eary in the 2nd quarter. Blue Ridge completed an 8-play drive with a 29-yard touchdown pass from Wuhrer to Tristen Fitzpatrick who got behind the Raiders defense.

Three interceptions ensured the score remained 7-6 at halftime and neither team scored in the 3rd quarter.

Blue Ridge extended the lead to 14-6 on a long pass from Wuhrer to Hunter on the 1st play of the 4th quarter. Hunter beat his defender for a 55-yard touchdown reception.

North Cross took the ensuing kick and made it to the Barons 8-yard line. However sophomore Linkin Stevens sacked North Cross quarterback Brock Miles on 4th down to end the threat.

The Raiders got the ball back at their own 27-yard line with after forcing a punt after a 3-and-out. Miles was 4 for 4 on the drive including a 2-yard pass to junior Jase Rhodes to cut the lead to 14-12 with 2:07 remaining in the game. North Cross tried an option run but the play was snuffed out by the Barons defense..

Blue Ridge ran out the final two minutes to seal the win 14-12.


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Two 🐐s. Going to be a hell of a game next week. Great win by both programs tonight.

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Number 18 Georgia Chris Cole
True freshman LB from Salem

Friday, November 15, 2024​

FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT CENTRAL​

CLASS 4, REGION B:

QUARTERFINALS:

Game 1: #1 Dinwiddie 28, #8 Powhatan 7
Game 2: #4 King George 26, #5 Courtland 7
Game 3: #2 Varina 42, #7 Hanover 14
Game 4: #3 Huguenot 49, #6 Eastern View 14

SEMIFINALS (at higher seed):

#4 King George at #1 Dinwiddie, Saturday, 1:30pm
#3 Huguenot at #2 Varina, Friday, 7pm

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday 11/29 or Saturday 11/30):

Semifinal Winners

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Friday, November 15, 2024​

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CLASS 5, REGION C:

QUARTERFINALS:

Game 1: #1 William Fleming 30, #8 Prince George 7
Game 2: #5 Louisa 34, #4 Midlothian 23
Game 3: #2 Matoaca 28, #7 PH-Roanoke 14
Game 4: #3 L.C. Bird 21, #6 Hermitage 11

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 22 at higher seed):

#5 Louisa at #1 William Fleming, 7pm
#3 L.C. Bird at #2 Matoaca, 7pm

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday 11/29 or Saturday 11/30):

Semifinal Winners

Friday, November 15, 2024​

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CLASS 3, REGION A:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 15):

Game 1: #1 Lafayette 42, #8 Petersburg 6
Game 2: #4 Colonial Heights 35, #5 New Kent 34
Game 3: #2 I.C. Norcom 28, #7 Heritage (NN) 0
Game 4: #6 Tabb 24, #3 Hopewell 13

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 22 at higher seed):

#4 Colonial Heights at #1 Lafayette, 7pm
#6 Tabb at #2 I.C. Norcom, 7pm

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday 11/29 or Saturday 11/30):

Semifinal Winners

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CLASS 3, REGION B:

QUARTERFINALS:

Game 1: #1 Thomas Jefferson 35, #8 Culpeper 0
Game 2: #4 Skyline 35, #5 Brentsville District 10
Game 3: #2 Kettle Run 56, #7 Warren County 3
Game 4: #3 Armstrong 35, #6 James Monroe 18

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 22 at higher seed):

#4 Skyline vs. #1 Thomas Jefferson, 7pm, Hovey Field, Virginia Union
#3 Armstrong at #2 Kettle Run, 7pm

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday 11/29 or Saturday 11/30):

Semifinal Winners

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Friday, November 15, 2024​

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CLASS 6, REGION A:

QUARTERFINALS:

Game 1: #1 Oscar Smith 41, #8 Grassfield 0
Game 2: #4 Manchester 18, #5 Thomas Dale 7
Game 3: #2 Highland Springs 60, #7 Landstown 6
Game 4: #3 Glen Allen 42, #6 Western Branch 9

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 22 at higher seed):

#4 Manchester at #1 Oscar Smith, 7pm
#3 Glen Allen at #2 Highland Springs, 7pm

CHAMPIONSHIP (Friday 11/29 or Saturday 11/30):

Semifinal Winners

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Friday, November 15, 2024:
St. Mary’s Ryken, Md. 48, Bishop O’Connell 0

VHSL Playoffs=

Class 6=

Battlefield 42, Gar-Field 7

Colonial Forge 45, Stafford 24

Glen Allen 42, Western Branch 9

Highland Springs 60, Landstown 6

James Madison 44, Chantilly 0

Langley 42, George Marshall 14

Manchester 18, Thomas Dale 7

North Stafford 35, Woodbridge 28

Oscar Smith 41, Grassfield 0

Patriot 19, Gainesville 14

Washington-Liberty 28, Yorktown 0

Westfield 21, Herndon 14

Class 5=

Deep Creek 21, Frank Cox 20

Green Run 35, Ocean Lakes 0

Indian River 42, Kempsville 24

King’s Fork 54, Menchville 0

Lloyd Bird 21, Hermitage 11

Louisa 34, Midlothian 23

Massaponax 21, Independence 20

Matoaca 28, Patrick Henry-Roanoke 14

Maury 57, Woodside 0

Nansemond River 14, Bethel 6

Salem-Va. Beach 14, Bayside 7

Stone Bridge 35, Lightridge 0

Warwick 35, Granby 7

William Fleming 30, Prince George 7

Class 4=

Churchland 35, Warhill 15

Dinwiddie 28, Powhatan 7

GW-Danville 24, E.C. Glass 7

Hampton 45, Denbigh 8

Huguenot 49, Eastern View 14

Jefferson Forest 33, Orange County 6

King George 26, Courtland 7

Loudoun County 31, Heritage-Leesburg 27

Salem 31, John Handley 28

Sherando 48, James Wood 7

Varina 42, Hanover 14

Woodgrove 16, Loudoun Valley 14

Class 3=

Abingdon 52, Carroll County 13

Alleghany 44, Wilson Memorial 14

Armstrong 35, James Monroe 18

Colonial Heights 35, New Kent 34

Heritage (Lynchburg) 26, Rustburg 7

I. C. Norcom 28, Heritage 0

Kettle Run 56, Warren County 3

Lafayette 42, Petersburg 6

Liberty Christian 42, Broadway 14

Lord Botetourt 43, Northside 41, OT

Magna Vista 28, Christiansburg 25

Skyline 35, Brentsville 10

TJ-Richmond 35, Culpeper 0

Tabb 24, Hopewell 13

Turner Ashby 48, Staunton 7

William Byrd 20, Staunton River 0

Class 2=

Bruton 47, Nottoway 41

Buckingham 12, Woodstock Central 7

Central of Lunenburg 49, Greensville County 14

Floyd County 20, Appomattox 15

Glenvar 69, Martinsville 7

Graham 49, Lee High 14

Gretna 34, Nelson County 14

King William 24, Southampton 21

Madison County 21, Clarke County 0

Poquoson 67, John Marshall 0

Radford 34, Patrick County 14

Ridgeview 40, Tazewell 19

Riverheads 29, Stuarts Draft 28

Strasburg 44, Fort Defiance 6

Union 12, Gate City 0

Virginia High 49, Lebanon 32

Class 1=

Bath County 42, Fort Chiswell 6

Brunswick 33, William Campbell 12

Buffalo Gap 44, Franklin 6

Eastside 54, Thomas Walker 13

Essex 64, West Point 0

George Wythe 48, Giles 6

Grayson County 42, Craig County 0

Grundy 66, Honaker 30

Middlesex 36, Northampton 34

Narrows 52, Parry McCluer 14

Patrick Henry-Glade Spring 35, Holston 7

Rappahannock 53, King & Queen 15

Rye Cove 55, Rural Retreat 12

Sussex Central 34, Surry County 28

Westmoreland 34, Northumberland 6

IT HASN'T

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in the first round of the Region 3A playoffs
for the first football playoff win in school history.
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MC takes the 7-0 midway through first quarter.

The Armstrong Wildcats will host James Monroe in the Region 3B Quarterfinals at Virginia State University in Rogers Stadium. Tickets can be purchased using this link: https://flex.hometownticketing.com/events/detail/3304d147-f325-4c09-8b1e-b19772cf3ea6
Disclaimer:
Region 3B requires the home team to have at least 2000 seats, therefore our home playoff games will be played at Virginia State University. This is our 3rd year taking the trip to our home away from home, so meet us at Rogers Stadium for the 7:30 pm kick off.

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Churchland 35 Warhill 15 FINAL
Hampton 45 Denbigh 8 FINAL

Who wins the fight