E.C. Glass and Jefferson Forest had a rematch on Friday night. The Hilltoppers won three straight games to get onto the playoff field, and Jefferson Forest was fired up after last week’s loss to Heritage.

The two-time defending state champs, Liberty Christian Academy, lost lots of top-tier talent between this season and last, and fans did not know what to expect in 2025. But the Bulldogs have barked back at all the skeptics. With E.C. Glass in town, could LCA’s bark match their bite?

The E.C. Glass Hilltoppers were fired up and ready to take down the Liberty Minutemen.

Heritage had this year’s Lynchburg Jug Bowl circled on the calendar, and for good reason.

Eagles defeat Hilltoppers

In a Seminole District matchup, E.C. Glass looked sharp in its opener against Salem last week and faced another River Ridge opponent in Patrick Henry, this week.

They return to the field feeling bigger and stronger than 2024

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Spartans defeated Blacksburg Bruins 18-2 in Region 4D semifinals.

In the middle school game, Lucy Addison defeated Breckinridge 45-30 to remain undefeated this season.

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Salem head coach George Revercomb named the Class 4 Boys coach of the year, Robert Sorenson of E.C. Glass named player of the year.

The Spartans jumped to a 7-1 halftime lead Monday night.

The annual event wrapped up Saturday after being partially postponed from last weekend.

"It's been amazing to watch it grown and see the plan being put on paper, action being put in, see the work being put in, grind being done," said brand ambassador Ryann Hubbard.

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The Hilltoppers held Cave Spring scoreless in the first half.

Patriots defeated the Class 5 runner up Briar Woods 19-16

The Hilltoppers rallied from a double digit deficit to take the lead before Varina eeks out at 3 point win.

SW Virginia has no less than 18 teams still alive in VHSL state quarterfinal action.

Jamar Lovelace returns to E.C. Glass after five seasons in Roanoke as head coach at William Fleming.

Woody recently led the Hilltoppers to a Region 4D title and state semifinal appearance.

The undefeated Cougars defeated the Hilltoppers 30-14.

E.C. Glass claimed a region title for the first time in 27 years.

For the first time ever, E.C. Glass and Heritage high schools will each host a state semifinals matchup on the same day.

E.C. Glass trailed 12-0 early before surging to victory behind disciplined play.

In a Region 3D matchup, #1 Cave Spring beat #8 William Byrd 64-43. On the other side of the bracket, #2 Northside beat #7 Christiansburg 85-43.

EC Glass QB George White threw 6 TD passes in week one to earn the award.

Louisa County proved too much for the Hilltoppers in the first round of playoffs, ultimately losing, 35-14.

In this Seminole District match-up, E.C. Glass reigned supreme.

E.C. Glass picked up their seventh win on the season, beating Rustburg on Friday night.

Hilltoppers win 3-0.

By halftime, E.C. Glass had built up a 48-0 lead.

Heritage beat E.C. Glass 49-42.

E.C. Glass led early and G.W. Danville didn’t let up.

The Hilltoppers left no doubt on Friday night.

White threw 6 touchdown passes to earn week one Player of the Week honors.

Softball:

Hilltoppers shutout Terriers at home.

Scores:

Heritage brought the rivalry spirit during Friday night’s Jug Bowl.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Amherst County isn’t looking to have next week be the last game for them this season. Currently ranked fourth in Region 4D, a loss wouldn’t help the Lancers playoff chances and they waited for the dramatic finish on Friday night to leave Lynchburg with a win.

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