Deep Run High School in Glen Allen, Virginia (15 minutes from Richmond) is hosting a 7 on 7 tournament/Lineman Challenge on Saturday, June 3rd. Four 7 on 7 fields will be available for 8 teams to play at a time. Games will be officiated, an athletic trainer will be on site, and concessions will be open. The cost will be $50 per team (4 guaranteed games, plus a playoff game) and $50 per school for linemen attending the challenge, which will feature both football-specific drill work and competitions as well as team-building activities.

Anyone interested should contact Head Coach Joe Mullinax via email jemullinax@henrico.k12.va.us

Deep Run High School in Glen Allen, Virginia (15 minutes from Richmond) is hosting a 7 on 7 tournament/Lineman Challenge on Saturday, June 3rd. Four 7 on 7 fields will be available for 8 teams to play at a time. Games will be officiated, an athletic trainer will be on site, and concessions will be open. The cost will be $50 per team (4 guaranteed games, plus a playoff game) and $50 per school for linemen attending the challenge, which will feature both football-specific drill work and competitions as well as team-building activities.

Anyone interested should contact Head Coach Joe Mullinax via email jemullinax@henrico.k12.va.us

Class 5 is up for grabs in 2023 with the champion Springers of Highland Springs moving up to Class 6. With the latest alignment to regions and classifications things will be interesting to watch in 2023.

Region 5A sees all eight teams return who made the playoffs this past season with Bayside, Frank Cox, Green Run, Hickory, Indian River, Kempsville, Salem & Tallwood.

• Interesting here is the fact that Deep Creek & Floyd Kellam join this crowded playoff field although neither made it past the first round this past season.
  • Deep Creek makes the jump up from 4A and Kellam falls from 6A.

Region 5B will see all 6 playoff teams return with Kecoughtan, Maury, Menchville, Nansemond River, Norview & Woodside staying put.

• The wrinkle here is the addition of King's Fork & Warwick.
  • Warwick moves up from 4A where they won the region title and made the state semifinals.
  • King's Fork made the state semifinals in 2021 and reached the region championship this past season.

Region 5C is a wild one... with 6 teams back from the playoffs last season in Douglas Freeman, Hermitage, LC Bird, Midlothian, Mills Godwin & Prince George.

• Highland Springs & Glen Allen both move up to 6A leaving two spots.
• Muddying the waters is the addition of Albemarle, Franklin Co., James River, Louisa, Matoaca, Patrick Henry (Roanoke) & William Fleming.
  • Albemarle, Patrick Henry & William Fleming make the move from 5D.
    • Albemarle & William Fleming made it no further than the first round and Patrick Henry only made it to the region semifinals.
  • Franklin & James River drop from 6A.
    • Both of these teams made it no further than the first round of the playoffs.
  • Louisa moves up from 4D as does Matoaca from 4B.
    • Louisa made the region semifinals this past season.
    • Matoaca made it no further than the first round.
• 8 playoff spots for a region that is home to 13 teams that made the playoffs this past season.

Region 5D is interesting given only 3 teams return who made the playoffs this past season in a region that only has 9 teams now.

• Briar Woods, Riverbend & Stone Bridge are the only playoff teams to return to 5D.
• There are no addition of playoff teams from any region or class to 5D leaving it wide open for Stone Bridge to rule yet again.

Is it Maury & Stone Bridge for a state title with the exit of Highland Springs or can someone else shakeup the party?

Virginia Preps and I have the exact same teams in the top 10, just the order is a little different.

1. Lancaster
2. Franklin
3. Auburn
4. George Wythe
5. Altavista
6. Northampton
7. Middlesex
8. Twin Springs
9. Narrows
10. Lebanon

Honorable Mention:
Chilhowie
Carver Academy
Westmoreland
Bland
Honaker

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HEAD EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL COACH

Christchurch School is a co-ed Episcopal boarding and day school serving grades 9—12.
Founded in 1921, Christchurch is located on a 125-acre waterfront campus on the
Rappahannock River in Virginia. The school’s Mission is to inspire and guide each
student's unique journey to self-confidence, purpose, and identity within a caring,
structured community, where they discover their infinite value and develop the skills to
become compassionate, successful, and engaged global citizens.
Position Overview: Christchurch School seeks to hire a dynamic Head Football Coach to
pioneer its first year competing in the Eight-man Virginia Independent Football League
(VISFL) for the 2023-24 academic year. The ideal candidate should be able to set the
tone for the school’s eight-man football program that accurately reflects the school’s
Mission. This position’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
 Act as Head Coach of the football team
 Scout under the rules of VISFL
 Practice, planning, and game preparation
 Oversee organization and use of equipment
 Oversee uniform distribution and collection
 Transport the team to away games
Requirements and Qualifications:
 Prior high school football coaching experience is required
 Some knowledge of eight-man football and its benefits is preferred
 Bachelor's degree
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Additional Opportunities: In addition to coaching, applicants may also apply to be
involved in other aspects of the School. Examples include teaching, administration,
residential life etc.
Physical demands
 Ability to handle all physical demands of being the Head Football Coach
 Ability to be mobile around campus and buildings
Work environment
 Fast-paced, small boarding and day school
 Travel is required
Equal Employment Opportunity. The School is an equal opportunity employer.
The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants
without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other
factor prohibited by applicable law. All aspects of personnel management – including
hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, discipline, termination,
compensation, benefits, training and working conditions – will be administered in
accordance with this policy. Each employee is expected to do their part to maintain a
working environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.


Conditional Offers: An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the
applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of
successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.

Benefits: Christchurch School offers a highly competitive compensation package for this
position. Benefits such as health insurance, retirement, professional development, and
housing may also be included at the discretion of the school.

Interested applicants should contact John Dehm, Director of Athletics and Co-Curricular Programs, jdehm@christchurchschool.org

Coach Sherry could be the sleeper pick CCHS needs.

Didn’t get to watch. Sounds like another great game between the two. Northside remains undefeated.

Cape Henry defeated Maury 59-45 in the final game of the 14th Annual Virginiapreps Classic. Sebastian Whitfield was selected MVP after scoring 19 points and grabbing nine rebounds.

The Dolphins started to pull away from Maury in the 2nd quarter. A corner jumpier from Whitfield gave Cape Henry a 27-18 lead with under two to go before halftime. The Dolphins scored the final nine points to open up a 34-18 lead going into halftime.

A Whitfield basket with 5:46 remaining in the 4th quarter made the score 49-31 Sophomore A.J Sweeney converted a layup and Cape Henry had their largest lead 53-31.

Maury attempting a comeback with a 14-4 run after a three by Adrean Newton to trail only 57-45 with less than two minutes to go. However it was a little too late for the Commodores as time ran out with Cape Henry ahead 57-45.

Whitfield had three steals to go along with his 19 points and nine boards. Tristan Whitfield added 15 points and 11 rebounds. Parker Wright helped the Dolphins win the rebound edge (46-27) by grabbing five offensive rebounds and finishing with nine boards and 12 points.

Newton led the Commodores with 18 points including two from downtown. Carey Jones added 13 points and three assists. Tyler Bell had 11 rebounds and a block.

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Catholic from Virginia Beach defeated Green Run 79-52. Junior Josiah Rickards scored 23 points and went 5 of 7 from the 3-point line.

After Green Run scored the 1st basket two minutes after tip, Catholic ran off eight straight points in the next 60 seconds for an 8-2 lead. David Miller ends the run with a three for Green Run. Jaden Cancela made two straight baskets to put Catholic up 20-13 with under a minute to go in 1st quarter. A three by Rickards at the buzzer ended the quarter with Catholic ahead 23-16.

Catholic opened up a 12-point lead 37-25 over Green Run with two minutes to go before halftime. Another three by Rickards followed by two free throws from Rickards extended the Catholic lead to 42-27 just before halftime.

Catholic started the 3rd quarter with two triples and increased the lead to 50-32 with 6:06 remaining. A dunk by Rickards cleared the benches with Catholic up 30 (76-46) with under three minutes to go.

Rickards added five assists to go with his 23 points. Cancela finished with 13 points and both Christian Mcpherson and Brayden Thorne contributed 12 points.

Green Run received 16 points from Tre Miller and 10 points from Cass Jackson.

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In the most entertaining game of the day, the Kecoughtan Warriors overcame a 9-point lead with three minutes to go in the 3rd quarter to defeat Lake Taylor 60-59. Jadon Pace made two free throws with two seconds remaining with the Warriors trailing by one. Lake Taylor wasn't able to get up a shop to win the game.

Dershon Omon seemed to be at home on the Virginia Wesleyan floor making 11 of 7 field goals including 7 of 10 from behind the arc to finish with 32 points. Omon was in a zone and he scored 16 points in each half.

Lake Taylor took the early lead and led most of the game until the final minutes. The Titans twin towers post players Elijah Washington (6-foot-7) and Rodney Baines (6-foot-8) both scored inside over the smaller Warriors. The Titans led 31-30 at halftime and increased the lead to 50-44 going into the 4th quarter.

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What could we see in a matchup between these two excellent teams? They say style makes for great fights. Any thoughts?

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Menchville's perfect record is still intact after beating W.T Woodson 52-34. The 1st quarter was close (12-8) but Menchville outscored the Cavaliers 14-2 in the 2nd quarter to take a 26-10 lead at halftime.

Reserve guard Eric Turner made back-to-back 3-pointers, one from the top of the key and the other from the left corner gave Menchvile an 18-8 lead. Woodson did not score until there was only one minute left in the 2nd quarter.

The Monarch lead was 22 (40-18) after the 3rd quarter and both teams substituted freely during the final few minutes.

Turner was selected the games MVP as he finished with 12 points. He was the only Menchville player in double-figures as nine different players scored at-least one point. W.T Woodson was led by Theo Burke's 10 points.

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Changes in Basic Spot for Penalty Enforcement Headline 2023 High School Football Rules Changes​

By NFHS on February 02, 2023 nfhs news
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A notable change to Rule 10 of the NFHS Football Rules Book will eliminate the excessive penalty enforcements for offensive fouls that occur behind the line of scrimmage in high school football.

This change in Rule 10-4 (Basic Spots) is one of seven revisions recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Football Rules Committee at its January 8-10 meeting in Indianapolis. All changes were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors for the 2023 high school football season.

In a move to achieve one of the committee’s fundamental tasks of maintaining a balance between offense and defense, this revision stipulates the basic spot for enforcement of fouls behind the line of scrimmage is the previous spot rather than the spot of the foul. Current penalties for illegal kicking, batting and participation fouls, as well as provisions for offensive fouls occurring in the end zone that may result in a safety, remain intact.

As an example, with the change in Rule 10-4, a team on offense at its own 40-yard line that is called for holding 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage at its own 30-yard line, would be faced with first and 20 from its 30-yard line rather than the almost insurmountable task of first and 30 from its own 20-yard line.

“This is an excellent rule change that the majority of game officials and coaches requested and that our NFHS Football Rules Committee members approved unanimously,” said Richard McWhirter, chair of the NFHS Football Rules Committee and assistant executive director of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). “I believe this change will make the rule clearer for coaches and easier for game officials to administer.”

In a change that addresses another goal of every NFHS rules committee – risk minimization – additional criteria were approved to help identify players who should be defined as defenseless receivers related to application of unnecessary or excessive contact.

An addition (d) to Rule 2-32-16 states that another example of a defenseless player includes a receiver, as previously defined in the rule, including the person intercepting the pass, who is forcefully contacted by an opponent that is not 1) incidental contact as a result of making a play on the ball, 2) initiated with open hands, or 3) an attempt to tackle by wrapping arm(s) around the receiver.

The committee also approved a clarification to the intentional grounding rule change implemented last year. The change in Rule 7-5-2EXCEPTION permits the exception for intentional grounding to the first and only player to possess the ball after the snap ends.

A revision in Rule 2-29-1 clarifies when a player is inbounds after being out of bounds. While the committee approved additional language for clarification, there is no change to any foul or subsequent penalty provisions, or any rules related to illegal participation or the provisions regarding eligibility to catch a pass.

One change was approved in Rule 1-5-3 regarding player equipment, specifically player towels, which now may contain one manufacturer’s logo and/or one school logo, neither exceeding 2¼ square inches. Towels must be a solid color, but now do not have to be the same color for each player. Towels may not, however, be the color of the ball or penalty flag.

In Rule 7-5 (TABLE) regarding forward pass interference, the word “intentional” was removed, which puts the rule in line with how it is already enforced, which is a 15-yard penalty.

Oscar Smith faced Washington Liberty in game three of the Virginiapreps Classic an came away with a 57-46 win. Senior Isaiah Dozier led the Tigers with 15 points and was chosen as the MVP.

Oscar Smith maintained a comfortable seven point margin throughout the 1st three quarters with 6-foot-8 sophomore Kareem Stagg, Anthony Lewis and Trey Williams taking turns scoring.

Senior Brian Weiser and James McIntyre kept the Generals within striking distance. They both scored 16 points and Weiser added 11 rebounds.

Washington-Liberty pulled to within six (51-45) with 3:25 to go in the 3rd quarter. A Dozier steal and layup increased the Tigers lead to 53-45 and Oscar Smith held on for the Win.

Stagg had 10 points and five rebounds before fouling out. Williams had 10 points and three assists. Jaeden Haslem had 5 points, 9 rebounds and four blocks.

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Peninsula Catholic won their 4th game this week defeating Western Branch 70-46 in the 2nd matchup of the Virginiapreps Classic. Brayden Mann posted a double-double scoring 24 point and collecting 14 rebounds.

The Knights led from start to finish and built an 18-point lead (27-9) after the 1st quarter. Peninsula Catholic led 43-22 at halftime

The Knights connected on 7 of 15 three pointers including four by senior point guard Stylz Gardner who scored all 16 of his points from downtown. Kamari Vinson added 16 points and nine rebounds while E.J Joyner had four assists to go along with eight points and eight rebounds. Sixth man D.J Banks-West also scored eight points.

Western Branch had three players (C.J Fraser, Ellis Wright, Kylin Manns) finish with eight points and two more (Jamir Jenkins, Jahzari Priester) that scored seven points. Fraser, a University of Richmond football commit, also had four steals and four assists.

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