HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Poston led the Wildcats to the postseason for 5 consecutive seasons.

On Wednesday, nearly a dozen area student athletes signed their National Letter of Intent for the early signing period.

The Liberty Christian Bulldogs fell to Phoebus in Saturday’s Class 3 State Championship, 22-14.

State Championship Saturday is right around the corner, and Liberty Christian Academy has put together quite the undefeated season to make it to the Class 3 showdown.

The Maroon Tide will play Riverheads for the third straight year in the Class 1 Championship game.

The Raiders tied the game 28-28 late before the G-Men surged ahead for the victory.

In what proved to be a back and forth affair between the clash of the Spartans, Broad Run outlasted Salem for a 28-24 victory. They scored a touchdown with 30 seconds left in the game to secure a spot in the VHSL Class 4 State Championship game next weekend.

The Spartans have rooted out any chances for complacency to set in.

North Cross wins its state semifinal in VISAA Division II

Lord Botetourt's dual threat of Bratton and Nicely combined for 500 yards and 6 touchdowns in the Cavaliers win.

In front of a packed gym at Liberty Christian Academy, senior tackle Zach Rice placed his grandmother’s hand over one of the five hats in front of him.

Bassett 62 Tunstall 0.

Bassett Quarterback Ja'Ricious Hairston is the Week 6 1st and 10 Player of the Week.

East Mont rolled to a 34-8 victory over Bland County

Miller Jay threw five first half TD passes in the Wildcats win over Staunton.

Patrick Henry beats William Fleming 32-28 for the Nel C. Taylor Cup.

Heritage beat E.C. Glass 49-42.

High school football is back in full swing, but across the country and here at home we’re experiencing a new type of problem.

Hidden Valley quarterback Sam Dragovich is the 1st and 10 player of the week.

The Penn State commit tallied 432 all-purpose yards, leading the Warriors to a 48-12 win over the Dan River Wildcats.

Raiders put on an offensive clinic in the 43-6 victory at home.

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

Christiansburg beat Floyd County Saturday 33-0.

On Tuesday afternoon, thirty minutes before practice was set to begin, head coach Doug Smith was painting lines on the practice field. It’s small acts like these that show why he is one of the most loved people in Appomattox.

Head Coach Mark Poston and company are coming off of a historic spring that began with an undefeated regular season. The Wildcats run ended after falling in the Region Semifinals to Heritage. But Rockbridge County returns athletes like linebacker Seamus Looney and quarterback Miller Jay this fall, and sport their usual massive size in the trenches, making the Wildcats a team to watch this fall.

Head Coach Alan Fiddler’s troops are turning the page on a region semifinal run in Class 5 in the spring, and the loss of playmakers Roy Gunn and Trace Pedigo, who have moved on to play at the next level.

North Cross was one of the handful of teams able to have somewhat of a fall season in 2020. Although they only played four games, they put up big numbers in all of the wins. They also had a complete offseason, creating a bit of normalcy for the Raiders who are back stronger and faster after nine months.

The Titans hope to rebound after a 1-5 spring campaign.

Coach Brad Bradley's Pioneers return a number of skill position players on offense.

The spike in COVID-19 is causing concern and confusion on high school football fields. COVID-19 cases and quarantine may not be part of the gameplan, but it’s putting their play on pause.

The Bengals bring back a solid group of players that are gritty and "All in".

The Blue Demons return 15 starters from the spring Covid season.

Blacksburg is healthy and energized coming into the fall season.

Auburn football is ready to add another championship to its extensive trophy case, this time under a new head coach. Cam Akers has joined Mark Dixon at Pulaski, leaving the vacancy for one of the youngest coaches in the area, David Seabaugh. While overall numbers are low for Auburn this season, Seabaugh plans to showcase his talent, while creating a new identity for the Eagles.

The Northside Vikings had a difficult spring season between COVID cancellations and injuries, but the team did put up numbers when it mattered, and used the experience to fuel their offseason.

Class 3 State Runnerup Lord Botetourt opened camp over the weekend.

Glenvar starts fall workouts with reduced numbers but plenty of returning talent.

Torrence has been at Heritage since 2016 where he won a State Title as an assistant in 2018.

1st and 10 honors to Kyle Arnholt, former Lord Botetourt receiver and DB now at App State.

Running Back Hunter Rice is the 1st and 10 Player of the year for the 2020/2021 season.

PH Quarterback Roy Gunn was honored for huge week 5 performance in leading his team to a one-point win over Pulaski Co.

William Fleming coach Jamar Lovelace and quarterback Dashawn Lewis both earned 1st and 10 honors. Lewis was the Week 6 Player of the Week. Lovelace wins Coach of the year honors.

Morgan Marshall wins the 1st and 10 Josh Leonard Courage and Commitment award. Brady Dalton was the 1st and 10 Player of the week for Week 3.

Highlanders send two to Ferrum and one to Emory & Henry during Monday's signing.

The former Salem High School quarterback spent the past two seasons as an assistant at William Fleming.

Salem's state championship football team had their team picture outing on Wednesday.

Several high school football teams from across Southwest and Central Virginia are preparing to wrap up their season at the state championships Saturday.

William Fleming has reached the VHSL State Tournament for the first time since 2003.

Jorden and Jayden McDonald learned the game of football while growing up in Greensboro.

In the second quarter of James River’s game verus Parry McCluer Friday, the Knights got on the board, and they needed the extra point to tie it up. Kicker Morgan Marshall hurried out to the field for the point after attempt.