North Cross tabs Dwayne Priest as next head football coachThe William Fleming alum brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the sidelines.
Castello named head coach for Appomattox County footballThe longtime assistant/defensive coordinator was promoted at a recent school board meeting.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Salemโs Peyton LewisThe Spartans running back capped his career with more than 3,000 yards.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Radfordโs Landen Clark and Michael CristThe Bobcats quarterback and Elon commit had over 4,300 yards in 2023. Coach Michael Crist named coach of the year.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Jefferson Forestโs Josiah BellBell was called "The Moose" this season for his size and stature bulldozing to the end zone.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Alleghanyโs Purcel TurnerThe Cougars senior played a vital role in the school's first season since merging with Covington.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Lord Botetourtโs Jakari NicelyThe Cavaliers senior ended his career with 91 total touchdowns.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Narrowsโ Kolier PruettThe Green Wave senior stepped up to play multiple roles in 2023--accounting for nearly 3,000 all purpose yards.
Appomattox Co. football coach Doug Smith stepping downThe veteran leader is shifting focus to his continued fight against cancer
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: William Byrdโs Israel HairstonThe Terriers senior signal caller ended his career as the school's all-time leader in passing yards
Area coaches come together for second annual "Gridiron Football Coaching Clinic"30 championship coaches from the high school and college levels came together for networking and more.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: North Crossโ Kam JohnsonThe senior running back capped his career helping North Cross win back-to-back state championships
Patrick Henry has 3 more football student-athletes moving onThis recent signing means six of the Patriots football seniors will play at the next level, with more to come.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: William Flemingโs Malachi ColemanThe junior running back to a big step forward in his development, rushing for over 1,700 yards in 2023.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Franklin Countyโs David KaseyThe senior wide receiver guided his team to a week six comeback win over Brookville.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Glenvarโs Brody DawyotThe sophomore quarterback accounted for 29 total touchdowns in 2023
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Galaxโs Yandel VeraThe Maroon Tide freshman kicker was presented with the Josh Leonard Character, Courage and Commitment award.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Patrick Henryโs Kwalei CarterThe Patriots junior proved to play a pivotal role, stepping up to play multiple positions in the wake of injuries.
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: LCAโs Gideon DavidsonThe Clemson commit earned week one honors after leading the Bulldogs to a season-opening win over Salem.
LCA wins Class 3 title, takes down LafayetteLCA came out on top, defeating Lafayette 28-14, and earning their win for the VHSL Class 3 State Championship.
Galax earns win over Essex, takes home Class 1 state championshipThe Maroon Tide battled it out for the win, 7-6.
Salem falls to Phoebus in Class 4 state finalPhoebus came out on top, earning the Class 4 state title, 21-14.
Local football teams put everything on the line in VHSL championshipsItโs the culmination of another high school football season. On โState Finals Saturday,โ four of our local teams are headed out to leave it all on the field, looking to take home the gold.
Salem readies for battle in the trenches in state finalsThe Spartans, currently on a 12-game win streak, will face its toughest battle yet in Phoebus on Saturday.
Radford moves on to state championship following victory over GrahamRadfordโs perfect season moves to the state semifinals behind our reigning Player of the Year Landon Clark.
Salem advances to state championship, defeating Tuscarora 31-21For the second time in four seasons, Salem battled Tuscarora in the state semifinals.
William Byrd hosts pep rally ahead of Terriersโ first state semifinalWilliam Byrd students and staff showed up and showed out at their pep rally to celebrate their football team who, for the first time, is advancing to the state semifinals.
Liberty Christian takes down Turney Ashby, 63-14Liberty Christian is moving on to the state semifinals after grabbing a win against Turner Ashby Friday night.
William Fleming falls to Matoaca in 5C finalsMatoaca defeated William Fleming in the Region 5C finals on Friday night.
Radford wins thriller against Glenvar, 29-24Radford won a fiery region championship match against Glenvar, 29-24.
Salem moves on to state final four after victory against E.C. GlassA rematch of last yearโs 4D final, won by E.C. Glass over Salem.
William Byrd Terriers celebrate 3D win, look on to state semifinalsThe William Byrd Terriers were celebrating their Region 3D win against Magna Vista Friday night.
Magna Vista takes down Christiansburg in playoff match, 27-20But the Warriors werenโt done yet, holding on for the 27-20 victory.
E.C. Glass takes down Jefferson Forest, 27-20Looking high above Sabre Stadium as Jefferson Forest hosts E.C. Glass.
Radford earns 50-30 playoff win over AppomattoxRadford advances to play Glenvar next week, winning this one, 50-30.
Glenvar pulls away with victory, defeats Gretna 38-34Back-and-forth it went, before Glenvar pulled away with the win, 38-34.
Jefferson Forest earns post-season win against GW Danville, 20-13The Cavaliers were looking to advance - they took the win, 20-13.
Honaker rallies to earn 30-15 win over Rural RetreatThe Tigers rallied and roared back to win this one, 30-15.
Glenvar shuts out Patrick Co. in post-season play, 56-0The trend continued and Glenvar took a shutout win.
Hilltoppers take down Warriors, 38-30Hilltoppers were out to grind for a post-season win. They were victorious, beating out Sherando 38-30 Friday night.
Christiansburg tops Abingdon in playoff round one, 26-3The Christiansburg Blue Demons hosted the Abingdon Falcons Friday night for the first round in the playoffs.
GOTW: William Byrd victorious over Pulaski Co., heading to playoffs round twoWin and advance. Lose and your season ends. Everything was on the line Friday night for teams across our region, including William Byrd who faced off with Pulaski County.
William Fleming dominates Patrick Hnery in Region 5C Quarterfinal matchFleming came out on top, 23-16, against top-seeded Patrick Henry.
Rustburg Red Devils take down Alleghany Cougars in playoff matchAlleghany falls out of the bracket, and Rustburg advances to the next round of playoffs.
Lord Botetourt dominates Bassett despite missing team piecesLord Botetourt moves on in the bracket, taking a 42-10 victory over Bassett.
GOTW Preview: Cougars face Terriers in Region 3D rumbleWeek 12 of 1st and 10 and itโs playoff time! Interesting River Ridge versus Blue Ridge matchup between two teams that are on the rise.
GOTW: William Byrd Terriers host Pulaski Co. CougarsItโs been seven years since the Terriers have hosted a playoff game. Fans have had lots to cheer about this season and the Terriers want to give them another reason tonight.
Liberty Christian defeats Jefferson Forest, 35-14Big showdown in the Seminole, both teams 6-0 in the district.
Narrows wins Pioneer District title, defeats Bath Co. in GOTW matchupNarrows pulled away with the win, 47-19. The Green Wave are Pioneer District champs.
Virginia high school football playoff projections for fall 2023Weโve reached the end of the regular season of football and now itโs time for the playoffs.
GOTW: Bath County Chargers host Narrows Green WaveWeek 11 of 1st and 10, and among the showdowns tonight, itโs an undefeated up-and-comer, against a perennial playoff customer.
GOTW: Bath County Chargers resurgence1st and 10 high school football is back in action and tonight, two teams face off for a championship and playoff positioning, as the Game of the Week is for the Pioneer District Title.
William Fleming shuts out Franklin Co. on senior night, 21-0The Colonels were searching for a win to make their seniors proud on senior night.
Pulaski Co. victorious against Hidden Valley, 41-19Pulaski Cougars kept up the momentum, taking down Hidden Valley 41-9.
Liberty Christian remains undefeated after victory against BrookvilleLCA was looking to stay perfect heading into their match with Brookville Friday night.
E.C. Glass Hilltoppers celebrate Jug Bowl victory against Heritage PioneersThe rivalry gameโs final score was 17-6.
Patrick Henry Patriots dominates Blacksburg Bruins in W10 clashPatrick Henry hosted Blacksburg under the Friday night lights for some district play.
Staunton River Golden Eagles fall to William Byrd TerriersThe Terriers took down the Golden Eagles Friday night, 34-6.
George Wythe shuts out Grayson Co. in GOTW matchupFor the second consecutive season, Grayson County entered its matchup with George Wythe sitting at 8โ0.
GOTW: Grayson Co. Blue Devils host George Wythe MaroonsA โ1st and 10โณ Friday night, and a Mountain Empire collision has our attention for the Game of the Week.
GOTW: Grayson Co. Blue Devils prep to take on Maroons1st and 10 high school football is back in action. One team thatโs still elite in Week 10 is the Grayson County Blue Devils.
William Byrd Terriers flex loud bark in victory against Franklin Co.The gameโs final score was 18-10.
Graham G-Men take down Pulaski Co. CougarsThe Pulaski County Cougars looked to continue their success from last week as they hosted the Graham High School G-Men on Friday night.
GOTW: Patrick Henry defeats Christiansburg, 30-21One-loss Patrick Henry visited one-loss Christiansburg for our Week 9 Game of the Week matchup.
Cave Spring falls on home turf to Salem, 51-3Though the Knights were playing on home turf, the advantage fell short. Salem dominated 51-3.
Roanoke Catholic takes down Hargrave Military, 28-20Roanoke Catholic would keep it going and not look back, taking the win in full force 28-20.
Glenvar Highlanders use first-half momentum to overpower James River KnightsKeeping the energy up, Glenvar took the win Friday night 52-7.
Lord Botetourt squeezes past William Fleming in W9 matchIn Daleville Friday night, the Cavaliers were looking for a bounceback game with William Fleming in. The Colonels handled Northside in Week 8 action.
GOTW: Christiansburg Blue Demons host Patrick Henry PatriotsWe have Patrick Henry visiting Christiansburg, itโs two one-loss teams with differing approaches on the field.
Floyd County defeats Carroll County in Three Rivers matchup, 20-6Carroll County visited Floyd County for their Week 8 matchup.
Rustburg rallies for victory against Heritage, 22-16Heritage traveled to Rustburg for Fridayโs game, both 4-2 teams.
Jefferson Forest dominates E.C. Glass, 23-0Jefferson Forest remained undefeated in their matchup against E.C. Glass Friday night.
William Fleming victorious over Northside, 40-7William Fleming headed to Northside, who hosted their homecoming at home.