More definitive wins, more defensive efforts, another heartbreaking ranked battle for one team, and much more! That was week four of the 2025 season, leaving our new Super 12 Poll pretty much unscathed, with a couple of changes down the line.
1) DINWIDDIE (4-0, was #1, vs. Matoaca Friday, 7pm): No letdown here! The Generals spanked Salem 42-0 to stay unbeaten, razor sharp, and ready for the Central District. A year ago, their matchup with Matoaca was one of the games of the year. However, with Matoaca in rebuilding mode, the second of five consecutive home games for Dinwiddie should be another opportunity to getting even sharper ahead of home dates with Hopewell, Petersburg, then currently unbeaten Thomas Dale.
2) BENEDICTINE (4-0, was #2, vs. #9 St. Christopher's, 4pm): We still have three unbeaten VISAA teams in town, led by the defending Division I state champions, who won a storm-shortened game over Georgetown Prep Saturday 28-3. So, their "season shutout" on defense goes by the boards. Now, it's up to the Saints to try to, first, score the first touchdown on the Cadets this season, and, as well, hand them their first defeat.
3) VARINA (3-1, was #3, vs. Henrico Friday, 7pm): It took them awhile, but the Blue Devils put the pedal to the metal in the second half to take care of Hermitage 33-10. Henrico comes in this week, and they are struggling mightily, taking a 65-0 loss at the hands of Churchland this past week.
4) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (2-2, was #4, BYE): That road trip to South County? Successful. The Springers now get a week to heal, and prepare, for another, yes, another titanic showdown, this time on a Thursday night against Phoebus at Darling Stadium in Hampton. If any Springer fan is stressing over their current 2-2 record, don't. This team will be battle tested and ready come November, no matter what seeding they have, no matter where they have to play.
5) MANCHESTER (4-0, was #5, at Cosby Friday, 7pm): The beat goes on for the Lancers, taking care of Clover Hill last week. Now, they head to Cosby to face a Titan team with talent, and desperate to find a signature win to turn things around. Avoid a trap game here, then it's home to face a Midlothian team that could, or could not, be unbeaten when they come to town to start October.
6) THOMAS DALE (3-0, was #6, vs. Prince George Friday, 7pm): They got their revenge on Glen Allen in a thriller, and now turn their attention to Central District action, beginning with a Prince George team who only got better as the season went on in year one under Tom Hall in 2024 and got to 2-1 with their 23-10 win over Douglas Freeman on Friday. But the Knights continue to find ways to win as they continue to gel into the team that their talent indicates.
7) LOUISA (3-0, was #7, vs. Fluvanna Friday, 7:30pm): A weird first half yielded big stats for Savion Hiter, but Matoaca was still alive. The Lions put them away in the second half, stay unbeaten, and now return to The Jungle where they begin play in the Jefferson District hosting Fluvanna.
8) TRINITY EPISCOPAL (4-0, was #8, vs. Flint Hill Saturday, 1pm): A record-setting day for Davon Brown, becoming the region's all-time leader in reception yards, and that was in the first half. The Titans shut out St. Michael the Archangel and now welcome winless Flint Hill Saturday. They'll Anacostia out of DC the following week, then it's a bye before the showdown October 17th in prime time at St. Christopher's....
9) ST. CHRISTOPHER'S (4-0, was #9, at #2 Benedictine Friday, 4pm): While the Saints continue to crank out victories, they are not being done with offensive beatdowns. So priority one will be trying to find a way to slow down the Benedictine offense, and keep the game in the teens or twenties. Some short fields and a turnover or two, and Lance Clelland's squad can be in prime position to pull off the victory.
10) HUGUENOT (2-1, was #11, at #11 Midlothian Friday, 7pm ): You know, just another 300 plus yards through the air for Charles Scott this past week. The Falcons are now ready to show the region why they were so highly touted at the start of the season, as they take their aerial show to Poates Stadium to battle the team right behind them in the poll.....
11) MIDLOTHIAN (4-0, was #12, vs. #11 Huguenot Friday, 7pm): Now it's show time for the Trojans. They finish a five-game homestand with their toughest challenge yet by far. Can this Midlothian defense find ways to slow down Scott and the Falcon offense? That was the winning formula for St. Christopher's on opening night at Huguenot. You can bet that film has been worn out in the Midlothian coaches' room. A Trojan win this Friday will solidify them as a favorite in Class 5, Region C. It should be a full house at Poates.
12) ARMSTRONG (4-0, NEW, at King William Thursday, 7pm): The Wildcats have quietly put together an even better start to 2025 than their highly successful 2024. They look to put more distance between them and Class 2, Region A rivals at the top of the standings with a win at King William. But beware the Cavaliers, who took an unusual lopsided loss to another surprise team in Caroline, last Friday. King William will seek to end a two-game slide, but that won't be easy.
DROPPING OUT: Glen Allen (2-2, was #10)
ON THE CUSP: Caroline (3-0), Hanover (3-0), Meadowbrook (3-0), Hermitage (2-1), James River (3-1)
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