High School Football Predictions Battle: 2024 Regular Season Totals

Matthew Hatfield – 142-23 (86.1%)
Coach Ed Young – 138-27 (83.6%)

Both Young and Hatfield went 20-4 last week, each missing on Western Branch over Deep Creek, Kempsville defeating Ocean Lakes and Menchville outlasting Woodside in triple-overtime. Matt got the better of Ed with Bruton’s 14-10 comeback triumph over Tabb, while Young kept from losing any ground thanks to Norcom’s 36-20 win over Portsmouth rival Churchland.


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Action for Thursday 10/17/24:


Churchland (3-3) at Granby (6-0) . . . Each of the past six meetings in this series have been won by Churchland, including 21-20 a year ago when the Truckers erased a 14-0 deficit. In that contest, tailback Dontavius Booker (90Car. 771Yds. 7 TD’s) ran the rock 31 times for 176 yards. Also in that game, WR/DB Kingston Hall (21Rec. 252Yds. 3 TD’s) had a 70-yard scoring reception and a key interception.

This is the first foe with a record of .500 or better that will face the Comets, who have outscored opponents 363-13 with an incredible five shutouts so far this year. Granby QB J’Shaun Reddin has been an incredible groove slinging the football with a 27-1 TD/Int. ratio, passing for 619 yards and 13 scores over the past eight quarters against the likes of Lakeland Lake Taylor. If the Churchland defense is unable to get a pass rush on him and disrupt the timing with his dynamic cast of receivers that feature Eamon Cuffee (14Rec. 300Yds. 6 TD’s), Shaineek Wright and Gensis Rhodes (16Rec. 410Yds. 5 TD’s), it’ll be a long night for the visitors from Portsmouth.

Matt Hatfield Says – Granby 30-10
Coach Ed Young Says – Granby 40-8


New Kent (2-4) at York (3-3) . . . After an 0-4 start, the Trojans of New Kent have won back-to-back games over the likes of Tabb and Jamestown. Their latest win, 14-7 over Jamestown, saw Nathaniel Christian reach the end zone twice on a pair of five-yard runs. Meanwhile, York has dropped consecutive road contests to Smithfield and Poquoson following a 3-1 start. Four of the past five meetings in this series have been decided by seven points or fewer with the one that wasn’t being a 36-21 York victory in 2021. New Kent’s defense can be susceptible against the pass at times, so it’ll be interesting if Falcons QB A.J. Wilson takes advantage, likely targeting Anthony Custis and Jamarcus Tyler through the air when opportunities present themselves.

Matt Hatfield Says – York 26-16
Coach Ed Young Says – York 20-12


Heritage-NN (1-6) at Bethel (3-3) . . . What a night Bruins junior running back Amari Pryear had in the 58-0 thumping of Gloucester, rushing for 315 yards and 7 TD’s on 23 attempts. He also had 142 yards rushing and a couple of scores against the vaunted Phoebus defense. If he continues his torrid pace in this one, with say 205 yards on the ground, it’ll put him at 1000 for the season. The Heritage defense is giving up 36.7 points per game and has held just two foes below 20 points, one of which was Denbigh in their lone victory this year, 32-14. The Canes had just 68 total yards and three interceptions in last week’s 62-18 loss to Hampton, which will definitely cut it in this matchup.

Matt Hatfield Says – Bethel 40-13
Coach Ed Young Says – Bethel 28-12


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The guys just looked so defeated out on the field against Glass tonight. Hilltoppers had put up 28 before you could barely get seated. I don't recall seeing them have o and d lines this bad in the 45 yrs I've been going to Bees games. 3-7 last yr and looking at the same this year. Program is really struggling right now. I know their working hard though and Coach Lineburg will get it turned around at some point. These Seminole teams are so talented it's just hard to compete right now.

Congratulations to Blacksburg on being the 2024 VHSL Class 4 state golf champions.
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Congratulations to Floyd County on being the 2024 VHSL Class 2 state golf champions.
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Congratulations to the Meridian Mustangs on being the 2024 VHSL Class 3 state golf champions.
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Congratulations to the Langley Saxons on being 2024 VHSL Class 6 state golf champions.
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Congratulations to the Independence Tigers on being the 2024 VHSL Class 5 state golf champions
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These two teams were supposed to have played last night in a game that was previously scheduled for September 30th. However, on Score Stream it said the game was canceled and it also said the same thing on the Amelia Public Schools Facebook page. Then I look on Max Preps and it has it awarded to Nottoway by forfeit. We all know that Max Preps isn't always reliable on things like that. Is there anyone who can confirm if this was indeed a forfeit win for Nottoway or just a canceled game. Either way this will affect the points in power rankings as Amelia was probably favored to win the game, plus Nottoway is only playing a 9 game schedule to begin with.

This was posted over on the VIP section, but it’s news that everyone should have access to.
Mr Gillespie was one of the finest human beings that ever graced this earth. His accomplishments in high school sports were recognized by the supreme power in high school sports, the NFHS, by inducting him into their hall of fame. But that is just a small part of what, and who, he was. He was a leader by example, a mentor, a visionary, a confidant, but most of all, he was a friend to any and all. If ever there was a person that nobody could find anything bad to say about, it was Mr. Gillespie.



Former VHSL Executive Director Earl Gillespie Left a Lasting Legacy
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Earle Gillespie joined the VHSL staff in 1961 as the League's first assistant executive secretary and later served as Executive irector from 1986 until his retirement in 1994.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The VHSL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Earl Gillespie, a member of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) staff for 34 years and Executive Director from 1986 until his retirement in 1994, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Mr. Gillespie devoted a lifetime to the Virginia High School League as a High School athlete, educator, coach, athletic director, and a basketball and football official.
“Earl Gillespie left a substantial, meaningful, and lasting imprint on VHSL high school athletics and activities,” said VHSL Executive Director Dr. John W. “Billy” Haun, Ed.D. “He devoted a lifetime to serving the youth of Virginia in his capacity as the first assistant executive secretary and executive director. His impact was, and will remain, immense. He will be greatly missed.”
Born on August 19, 1929, in Wildwood, Tennessee, Gillespie graduated from Coeburn High School in 1948. After a tour of duty in the United States Air Force, he graduated from Washington & Lee University and earned a Master of Education degree from the University of Virginia. He then returned to Coeburn to coach football, baseball and basketball and serve as the school's athletic director.
In 1961 Gillespie assumed duties as the first assistant executive secretary of the VHSL, a post he held until being named the League's executive director in 1986. He was also the state's first supervisor of officials. Noted for his work over a 30-year period as a basketball and football official; he continues to contribute as an ACC basketball officials observer.
Especially noteworthy among his accomplishments was spearheading the efforts to create a state athletic directors association; expanding the playoffs in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, field hockey, tennis and wrestling; promoting growth in girls athletic programs; instituting a catastrophic insurance plan for student athletes, area eligibility meetings for administrators, corporate sponsorship to benefit the League, and the Virginia High School Hall of Fame.
Gillespie's contributions at the national level included service as a member and vice-president of the Executive Committee of the National Federation of State High School Associations; as the senior member of the National Federation's Football Rules Committee; and as a member of its Basketball Rules Committee, Baseball Rules Committee, Insurance Committee and Appeal Board.
Numerous organizations have honored Gillespie, and he has received Outstanding Service Awards from the Virginia High School Coaches Association and the Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association; awards for service to the National Federation's Football and Baseball Rules Committees; and Distinguished Service Awards from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and the National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Association.
In 1994, he was inducted into the Virginia High School Hall of Fame and was selected for induction into the 2005 class of the National High School Hall of Fame.

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2. Maury
3. Highland Springs
4. Stone Bridge
5. Phoebus
6. Liberty Christian
7. Varina
8. Dinwiddie County
9. Benedictine
10. Salem
11. Mountain View
12. James Madison
13. Oscar Smith
14. Warwick
15. Trinity Episcopal
16. Matoaca
17. King George
18. Battlefield
19. Colonial Forge
20. Manchester
21. Thomas Dale
22. Lafayette
23. Lake Braddock
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3. Highland Springs
4. Stone Bridge
5. Phoebus
6. Liberty Christian
7. Varina
8. Dinwiddie County
9. Benedictine
10. Salem
11. Mountain View
12. James Madison
13. Oscar Smith
14. Warwick
15. Trinity Episcopal
16. Matoaca
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19. Colonial Forge
20. Manchester
21. Thomas Dale
22. Lafayette
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1. Freedom
2. Maury
3. Highland Springs
4. Stone Bridge
5. Phoebus
6. Liberty Christian
7. Varina
8. Dinwiddie County
9. Benedictine
10. Salem
11. Mountain View
12. James Madison
13. Oscar Smith
14. Warwick
15. Trinity Episcopal
16. Matoaca
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2. Maury
3. Highland Springs
4. Stone Bridge
5. Phoebus
6. Liberty Christian
7. Varina
8. Dinwiddie County
9. Benedictine
10. Salem
11. Mountain View
12. James Madison
13. Oscar Smith
14. Warwick
15. Trinity Episcopal
16. Matoaca
17. King George
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19. Colonial Forge
20. Manchester
21. Thomas Dale
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23. Lake Braddock
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1. Strasburg (6-0): 24.33
2. Clarke (6-0/5-1): 23.67
3. Riverheads (6-1): 23.14
4. Buckingham (6-0): 21.67
5. Fort (4-3): 20.14
6. Stuarts Draft (5-2): 19.86
7. Madison (3-3): 17.33
8. Page (2-4): 14.83
9. Central (1-5/2-4): 13.33
10. Luray (1-5): 13.00
11. Stonewall (1-5/2-5): 12.50

I will update after the Monday game between Central Woodstock and Clarke County

Who wins in week 2 matchups and your thoughts on the games

Madison vs central
Clarke vs page
Strausburg vs luray

1. Maury
2. Phoebus
3. Hayfield
4. Oscar Smith
5. James Madison
6. Kings Fork
7. Green Run
8. LCA
9. Huguenot
10. Dinwiddie

All quiet on the home front. Massive games these next couple weeks for Huguenot, Kings Fork, & Smith!! The seasons really almost over already where did the time go 🥺

We are breaking in a couple of new guys, what tips do you offer as officials?

Does the updated Point Ratings come out tommorow?

So both teams in 2 weeks should be 7-0. With CC playing Page and Strasburg playing Luray this Friday. Should be a huge game at Clarke. I haven't seen any games for Strasburg, just seen comments but coming into the season I figured the district would come down to this game. Both teams love to run the ball and play good defense. Any thoughts? I know so far the only common opponent is KW. That will change this week once CC plays page

Essex vs Rappahannock
William Campbell vs Chatham
Northumberland vs Lancaster
Altavista vs Dan River
Brunswick vs Southampton
Buffalo Gap vs Wilson Memorial
Giles vs George Wythe
Narrows vs Parry McCluer
Hurley vs Thomas Walker
Rural Retreat vs Lebanon

GOTW- Eastside vs Rye Cover (Winner and Points total please)