FOOTBALL: The Transfer and Change Tracker

COLLEGE:

Jordan Allen (Patrick Henry): Richmond to.....
Christian Berry (Patrick Henry): Gardner-Webb to.....

Caleb Bishop (Meadowbrook): Old Dominion to.....

Leo Boehling (Benedictine): VMI to.....

Zach Bowers (Matoaca): VMI to.....

Tomondrey Braxton (Highland Springs): North Carolina Central to.....

Jaden Britton (Prince George): Methodist to.....

Zion Bryson (Atlee): Richmond to.....

Zach Chambers (Glen Allen): Richmond to.....

Jahkei Chavis (Armstrong): Hampton University to.....

Harry Dalton III (Dinwiddie): USC to.....

William Dixon (James River): VMI to.....

Donovan Dolla (Midlothian): McDaniel College to.....

Ant Fisher (Varina): North Carolina Central to.....

Stephan Fowlkes (Huguenot): VMI to.....

Breon Gunnell (Hermitage): Virginia Union to.....
Owen Ham (Atlee): VMI to.....

Aiden Jones (Thomas Dale): VMI to.....

Nelson Layne (James River/Highland Springs): North Carolina A&T to.....

BJ "Juice" Lowery (Life Christian Academy): Sacred Heart to.....

Blake Martin (Glen Allen): Merrimack College to.....
Khristian Martin (Highland Springs): Maryland to.....

Connor Pleasants (Benedictine): Roanoke College to.....

Nehemiah Scott (J.R. Tucker): Concord to.....

Peyton Seelmann (Hanover): Richmond to.....

Rico Thomas (Hopewell): UVA Wise to.....

Zachary Weaver (Dinwiddie): Virginia Union to.....

NFL DRAFT TRACKER:

Demond Claiborne (King William HS/Wake Forest)

Jordan Jackson (Highland Springs/Emory & Henry College)

Kameron Olds (Midlothian HS/Kentucky)

Reid Pulliam (Life Christian Academy/Jackson State)


HIGH SCHOOL:

Ralphie Puccinelli: Glen Allen to Benedictine

Darren Williams: Varina to St. James Academy (reclassify)

HIGH SCHOOL COMMITMENT CHANGES:

Ben Whitver (Powhatan): Released from James Madison commitment.....

HIGH SCHOOL COACHES:

Deep Run: Joe Mullinax relieved of duties.....

Henrico: DeShawn Holmes out after three seasons...

L.C. Bird: Matt Bland steps down, Gerard Johnson hired....former Caroline head coach spent a year at the helm at Stafford, played at Meadowbrook

UPDATED: 2025 Big River Rivalry High School Football All-Star Game Rosters!

The 2025 edition of the Big River Rivalry is set for Saturday December 20th at noon. The game, featuring top seniors from schools north of the James River versus schools from the south, will be played at Day Field on the campus of four-time defending Old Dominion Athletic Conference champion Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.

Congratulations to the players below who have been invited to participate in the eleventh annual event. This year's game proceeds will benefit Feed More.

NORTH:

0 Anthony Hansom QB 6'0 190 Armstrong

0 Caleb Fischer  DB 6'2 185 Douglas Freeman

1 Chad Young DB 6'1 175 Henrico 

1 JJ Parker RB 6'1 200 Hanover 

2 Cullen Burch DB 6'3 180 Deep Run 

2 Donzell Jones-Teal LB 5'10 195 Armstrong 

3 Ben Christian QB 5'10 185 New Kent 

3 Devyn Simmons DB 5'9 165 Highland Springs 

4 Damarri Brooks DB 5'11 170 Highland Springs 

4 Trey Rogers WR 5'8 150 Varina 

5 Avery Curtis RB 5'9 175 Hermitage 

5 Chase Wiles LB 5'10 185 New Kent 

6 Bobby Nodar LB 6'1 200 Deep Run 

6 Jalique Gilliam LB 5'10 175 Glen Allen 

7 Blake Morris WR 6'3 190 Caroline 

7 Lamont Wilson DB 5'8 175 John Marshall 

8 Andy Hingst WR 6'4 187 St. Christopher's

8 Aladin Simms DB 6'1 170 Armstrong 

9 Chase Roberts QB 6'0 200 St. Christopher's

9 Riley Edelman DL 6'2 245 Atlee 

10 Aaron Atkins  DL 5'11 240 Collegiate

10 Mathias Corbin DL 6'2 275 Douglas Freeman 

11 Malik Bullock  WR 5'9 165 Highland Springs 

11 Trevor Queensberry    LB 6'0 200 Mechanicsville

12 Ben Yeaney QB 5'10 170 Hermitage

12 David Miller WR 5'9 170 Thomas Jefferson 

12 Noah Wilbourne DB 5'10 155 Mills Godwin 

13 Davis Fisher WR 5'9 165 Glen Allen

15 A'veri Hornes   DL 6'1 260 Armstrong 

16 Daeron Ferguson RB 5'9 200 Thomas Jefferson 

16 Massijah Bailey DB 6'1 160 Henrico 

17 Kyle Bitsko K 5'11 175 Douglas Freeman 

17 Stevie Walton LB 5'8 140 King William 

23 Jaevion Poindexter LB 5'11 180 Patrick Henry 

33 Rylan Sumner P 6'1 175 JR Tucker 

34 Sam Farkas RB 5'9 195 Goochland 

50 Micah Brookman OL 6'4 240 Mechanicsville

50 Angelo Toure DL 5'11 240 Caroline 

51 Patrick Liptrap LB 6'0 190 Hanover 

53 Conner McGrady OL 6'3 265 Atlee 

54 Brayden Layne OL 6'0 265 JR Tucker 

54 Leroy Cosby OL 5'11 260 Thomas Jefferson 

55 Clement Sinclair OL 6'4 315 Glen Allen 

55 Seth Hardy DL 6'1 260 Mechanicsville 

56 Corey McPhearson OL 6'1 270 King William 

57 Blake Johnson OL 6'0 225 Varina 

57 Josh Gaskill DL 6'4 240 Goochland 

64 Hank Beach OL 6'4 298 Douglas Freeman 

65 Devon Epps OL 6'6 285 Armstrong 

72 Nick Kirillin DL 6'2 275 Mills Godwin 

75 Tristan Aguilar OL 6'4 300 Patrick Henry 

79 Maddox Cochrane OL 6'7 280 Benedictine

90 Paul Pritchett DL 6'2 230 Benedictine

99 Jervell Barksdale DL 6'1 255 Varina 

Head Coach:  Kevin Simonds-Douglas Freeman

SOUTH:

0 Antonio Turner, Jr. DB 5' 10" 170 Manchester 

0 Dashod Singleton WR 5' 9" 170 Meadowbrook 

1 Jaelen Penson SS 5' 9" 190 Matoaca 

1 Stanley Green QB 6' 175 Petersburg 

2 Josh Jiggets DB 6' 1" 180 LC Bird 

2 Aaden Spencer WR 6' 2" 185 Monacan 

3 Erin Rice  DB  6'  147 Midlothian 

3 Mike Benson DB 6' 180 RHSA 

4 Ben Whitver WR 6' 2" 190 Powhatan 

5 Javaris Tucker  DE  6' 2"  220  Thomas Dale

5 Semaj Bridgeforth  DB 6' 4" 175 James River

6 Camaury Holmes DB 6' 180 Colonial Heights 

6 Marquan Royal RB 5' 8" 200 Amelia 

7 Carson Parks RB 5' 7" 185 Trinity Episcopal 

7 Drew Mierchuk LB 6' 195 Midlothian 

8 Robert Pettaway LB 6' 2" 215 Dinwiddie 

9 Hezekiah Anderson LB 6' 190 RHSA 

10 Nolan Lee LB 5' 10" 200 Prince George 

11 Kevin Brown DE 6' 4" 219 Meadowbrook 

11 Nyion Mason WR 6' 2" 185 Dinwiddie 

12 Xavier Scott LB 6' 1" 205 Petersburg 

13 T' Mari Buford DB 6' 2" 185 Dinwiddie 

14 Landen Abernethy QB 6' 2" 185 Manchester 

15 Ben Rosen LB 6' 2" 215 Trinity Episcopal 

16 Deandre Mitchell LB 6' 195 Prince George 

17 Anthony Broadie  WR/DB  5' 10" 170  Meadowbrook 

19 Treshawn Williams DL 6" 230 Monacan 

20 Daniel Lewis WR 5' 8" 155 Thomas Dale 

21 Marcus West  LB 6' 190 LC Bird 

21 Jaiden Hite  RB 5' 9" 188 Thomas Dale 

22 Mike Davis  LB 6' 2" 220 Thomas Dale 

23 Christian Jurey DB 5' 8" 170 James River 

24 DK Chapman  RB 5' 10" 215 Midlothian 

25 Josiah McDaniel  LB 5' 11" 165 Matoaca

27 Josh Adams RB 5' 9" 185 Dinwiddie 

31 Jeremiah Blakney DB 5' 11" 185 Manchester 

35 Grant Horvath P 6' 1" 185 Cosby 

41 Joel Garcia De La Cruz K/P 5' 8" 150 Dinwiddie 

44 Shawn Hill  DL 5' 5" 230  Dinwiddie

45 Jack Brotherton DL 6' 3" 220 Trinity Episcopal 

50 T-Ron Richardson DL 6' 4" 290 Hopewell 

51 Owen Pound DL 6' 230 Cosby 

51 Tyree Dickerson OL 6' 2" 280 Huguenot 

52 Rylan Gross OL 6' 225 Amelia 

53 Jaedyn Johnson Lee OL 6' 3" 225 Huguenot 

54 Travis Thompson OL 6' 2" 280 LC Bird 

55 Juan Garcia OL 5' 10" 250 James River 

56 Theo Shaffer OL 6' 5" 210 Clover Hill 

57 Parker Tarantino OL 6' 2" 255 Midlothian 

58 Elijah Crocker  OL 6' 2" 325  Meadowbrook

59 Andre Lewter OL 6' 1" 245 Meadowbrook 

71 Joseph Massaquoi OL 6' 6" 312 Petersburg 

77 Sean Goodwyn OL 6' 1" 265 Matoaca 

78 Curtis Arnold III  OL 5' 11" 285 Prince George

Head Coach: Billy Rudd-Meadowbrook

A Special Message From RVA Sports Network Founder Rob Witham

Season's Greetings to all!

First, I want to congratulate Varina and Rappahannock on capturing state championships on Saturday. What a dominant performance by the Blue Devils and what a run by the Raiders to erase a deficit for a blowout win.

And, hats off from me to the Springers of Highland Springs, who did not look like a team that would play in December back on the final night of the regular season, breaking things wide open when it counts. But having to face a team the likes of Maury, in their current run, is very difficult. But, let's see, five state championships and eight title game appearances over the past eleven seasons? Few can match that resume.

It was a fantastic, exciting high school football season, and we'll have a lot of intrigue in the offseason, including coaching changes (beginning at L.C. Bird), senior signings and, in the new age, what players move schools. In light of that, we'll keep a sharp eye on Virginia High School League plans to tighten already pretty tough transfer regulations. There will likely be more trips to the courtroom, rather than the football field, for the foreseeable future.

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Now, my news. I now know what it is like to be placed on injured reserve and "miss the rest of the season".

Our plans were set Tuesday to be in Lynchburg Saturday for the Class 4 State Final. But around 5:30 Tuesday afternoon, my body canceled those plans.

Over the next 67 hours, I suffered two heart attacks, had three cardiac catherizations, and received four new stents to go with the one I received with my first heart attack back in 2013. 

A check of my heart rhythm with my "Kardia" card showed there was a definite issue. Within the hour, I was at Memorial Regional Medical Center having the first procedure done. For anyone reading this who have either a heart history or has a family member or loved one with one, GET THIS MACHINE. Click that link. Best $89 you'll spend, with service at just $99/year. God used it to save my life. It can save yours, or someone you love, too. (I am not a spokesman for Kardia, just a very thankful customer!).

I arrived home Friday afternoon to begin a holiday season of rest, doctor appointments, and doing what I need to do to get back in the game.

So, you may not see me courtside for awhile, but I will be using my NFHS Network account, among other things, to keep us all updated on the ongoing high school basketball season, along with other sports. 

My deepest thanks to God, my medical team at MRMC, my wife, son, daughter, niece and brother who journeyed from North Carolina to check on me, my incredible grandkids, plus the rest of my family for their support during the "recent unpleasantry". And, now that I've made this news public, a deep word of thanks to so many friends who have already checked in and pledged their prayers and support for the road to recovery.

In closing, listen to your body. It could be saying something that will save your life.

Sincerely,

Rob Witham  :) 

FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP CENTRAL 2025

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CLASS 6, REGION A:

BYES: #1 Oscar Smith, #2 Thomas Dale

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 14):
#3 Manchester 38, #6 Landstown 28 

#4 L.C. Bird 35, #5 Western Branch 7 

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 21):
#1 Oscar Smith 50, #4 L.C. Bird 0 

#2 Thomas Dale 27, #3 Manchester 21

CHAMPIONSHIP:
#1 Oscar Smith 48, #2 Thomas Dale 7

CLASS 5, REGION C:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 14):

#1 Patrick Henry-Roanoke 38, #8 Franklin Co. 7

#5 Hermitage 26, #4 Midlothian 14 

#2 Highland Springs 28, #7 Glen Allen 9

#3 William Fleming 46, #6 Douglas Freeman 6

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 21):
#5 Hermitage 28, #1 PH-Roanoke 25

#2 Highland Springs 37, #3 William Fleming 7

CHAMPIONSHIP:
#2 Highland Springs 21, #5 Hermitage 13

CLASS 4, REGION B:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 14):
#1 Dinwiddie 49, #8 Hanover 14 

#4 Varina 47, #5 Courtland 6

#2 Louisa 42, #7 Caroline 7

#3 Huguenot 52, #6 Spotsylvania 10

SEMIFINALS (Friday/Saturday November 21/22):
#4 Varina 34, #1 Dinwiddie 0

#3 Huguenot 34, #2 Louisa 11

CHAMPIONSHIP:
#4 Varina 21, #3 Huguenot 12

CLASS 3, REGION A:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 14):
#1 Lake Taylor 49, #8 Colonial Heights 6

#2 Petersburg 40, #7 York 7

#6 Hopewell 27, #3 New Kent 14

#4 I.C. Norcom 20, #5 Tabb 7

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 21):
#1 Lake Taylor 42, #4 I.C. Norcom 13

#2 Petersburg 20, #6 Hopewell 7

CHAMPIONSHIP:
#1 Lake Taylor 40, #2 Petersburg 26

CLASS 3, REGION B:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 14):
#1 Kettle Run 63, #8 Warren County 9

#5 Brentsville District 48, #4 James Monroe 12 
#2 Culpeper 49, #7 Goochland 0 

#3 Skyline 22, #6 Meridian 8

CLASS 2, REGION A:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 14):

#1 Armstrong 49, #8 Nottoway 8 

#4 Thomas Jefferson 42, #5 King William 8

#2 Poquoson 44, #7 Greensville 6 

#6 Southampton 44, #3 Central-Lunenburg 30

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 21):

#1 Armstrong 20, #4 Thomas Jefferson 13

#2 Poquoson 42, #6 Southampton 6

CHAMPIONSHIP:
#2 Poquoson 19, #1 Armstrong 14

CLASS 1, REGION A:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 14):
#1 Essex advances via forfeit 

#4 Northumberland 46, #5 Middlesex 14

#2 Northampton 43, #7 Colonial Beach 8

#3 Rappahannock advances via forfeit

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 21):
#1 Essex 40, #4 Northumberland 14 

#3 Rappahannock 55, #2 Northampton 18

CHAMPIONSHIP:

#3 Rappahannock 19, #1 Essex 16 

CLASS 1, REGION B:

QUARTERFINALS (Friday November 14):
#1 Altavista 71, #8 Cumberland 6

#5 Buffalo Gap 21, #4 Luray 6

#2 Sussex Central 48, #7 Surry 0

#3 Riverheads 42, #6 Brunswick 6

SEMIFINALS (Friday November 21):
#5 Buffalo Gap 53, #1 Altavista 29 
#3 Riverheads 29, #2 Sussex Central 12

CHAMPIONSHIP:

#5 Buffalo Gap at #3 Riverheads, Friday, 7pm

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STATE SEMIFINAL ROUND PAIRING INFORMATION BY CLASS:

Semifinals – The higher rated team (based on power rating or pre-determined site) will host. 

Class 1 & 2 pairings are Region A champion v. Region B champion; Region C champion v. Region D champion. 

Class 3 pairing are Region D vs. Region A and Region C vs. Region B. 

Class 4 will rank the four region champions - #1 seed to #4 seed. The #1 seed & #2 seed will host the state semifinal games. 

Class 5 pairings are Region A champion v. Region C champion and Region B champion v. Region D champion. 

Class 6 pairings are Region D champion v. Region A champion and Region B champion v. Region C champion.