The 3-seed William Fleming hosted Douglas Freeman. Leftwich was hoping his team would perform tonight, and they did not disappoint.

Patrick Henry hosted Franklin County after earning the top seed thanks to a historic regular season.

G.W. Danville outlasted Magna Vista last week in one of the most intense games of the year.

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 past two years, James River had just four wins combined, but Coach Jack Baker has the Knights sitting at 5-5 entering the playoffs, visiting Floyd County.

It was a high-scoring game for the Glenvar Highlander’s Friday night.

Friday night marks region quarterfinals, and some games are a toss-up in terms of who the winner may be; you can include our 1st and 10 Game of the Week into that category.

"This year, whatever happens, we’re going to fight through, stay disciplined, and play our type of football.”

The Magna Vista Warriors and G.W. Danville Eagles faced off in a highly anticipated region matchup, with the undefeated Warriors atop Region 3D and the Eagles tied for second in Region 4D alongside Jefferson Forest.

North Cross channeled last year’s disappointment of missing a championship three-peat into a powerful postseason start.

Lord Botetourt and Northside are already locked in as two teams in the Blue Ridge Region 3D playoffs.

Patrick Henry remains the top team in region 5C after their victory tonight over Blacksburg.

Big rumble in Star City as Franklin County played at William Fleming.

William Byrd came into the game needing a win to try to qualify for a tough 3D playoff field.

George Wythe and Giles faced off in a crucial matchup with significant implications for the 1C region standings.

Their upcoming matchup against one of the best teams in Class 2, the Glenvar Highlanders, presents a welcomed challenge.

“I love the ability that I can do things."

The senior quarterback accounted for over 350 yards and four touchdowns.

Green Wave had an answer for everything the Rockets threw its way.

Radford took an early lead in the Three Rivers District game against Floyd County.

In the Mountain Empire, Auburn hosted Grayson County in a decisive football matchup.

Franklin County was looking to build on back-to-back wins as they hosted tough William Byrd in Rocky Mount.

William Fleming remains the only unbeaten team in district play. A win tonight could secure the district title for Fleming, who jumped out to an early lead and never looked back.

Gretna and Appomattox County met in the Dogwood District with both teams unbeaten in district play.

Salem has won three of its last four games as the Spartans played at Hidden Valley, aiming for a late-season push toward a playoff spot.

The Christiansburg Blue Demons brought their band energy to the game against Cave Spring, but it was the Knights who matched that intensity on the field.

The North Cross Raiders have had a battle-tested 2025 season, with four games decided by one possession.

Patrick Henry Patriots remain one of the only undefeated teams, winning each game by double digits.

Alleghany, part of the rugged Shenandoah District and Region 3C, showed resilience in their comeback win over Riverheads. Tonight, they closed out their regular season with a home game against Fort Defiance.

Jefferson Forest continued its winning streak over Brookville in the Seminole District with a commanding 41-13 victory.

The Lynchburg Christian Academy Bulldogs are set to take on the Heritage High School Pioneers in a much-anticipated Friday night football game, tonight.

Henry County Public Schools announced that Bassett High School earned a Band of Distinction. The Band got 1st Place 5A, State Champions. The school also earned best visual, best color guard, best music and best general effect.