FOOTBALL: Week 6 Super 12 High School Football Poll

Very little change in our "almost halfway through the regular season" poll......

1) DINWIDDIE (5-0, was #1, vs. Hopewell Thursday, 7pm): The Blue Devils are having an uncharacteristically off season. The Generals should take advantage of that.

2) BENEDICTINE (5-0, was #2, at Gonzaga Friday, 6:30pm): The Eagles are 4-1 and opened their season with a 17-0 victory over Oscar Smith. This will be a tough test for the Cadets.

3) VARINA (4-1, was #3, at Grimsley HS, Greensboro, NC Friday, 7pm): The Whirlies are 5-0, have outscored their last two opponents 131-6, scoring on a punt return, kickoff return and defensively with a safety last Friday night. They're also ranked as the top team in North Carolina, regardless of classification, by MaxPreps. By comparison, Hough, who narrowly defeated Highland Springs earlier this month, is currently #3.

4) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (2-2, at Phoebus, Darling Stadium, Hampton Thursday, 7pm): The Phantoms long winning streak was snapped last time out. Do they come out flat or angry? The Springers will need to be ready to jump on them early if the former, and frankly, carry the same attitude if the latter.

5) MANCHESTER (5-0, was #5, vs. Midlothian Friday, 7pm): The Lancers have gone into the halftime locker room up 14-13 each of the past two weeks, then played like state title contenders in the second half. They welcome a Trojan team smarting from their big loss on homecoming to Huguenot. 

6) THOMAS DALE (4-0, was #6, at #12 Meadowbrook Friday, 7pm): An emotional homecoming win for the Knights to begin Central District play. Now they travel to the biggest surprise team of 2025, who, with a win at their homecoming, can make a statement heard not only throughout the Central District, but, more importantly, Class 5, Region C, where they currently sit second in the standings behind Patrick Henry-Roanoke.

7) LOUISA (4-0, was #7, at Charlottesville Friday, 7pm): Hiter, Carter, and company look to roll again in Jefferson District play after a 56-15 win over Fluvanna last week. The Lions are averaging 10.5 yards per play on offense. That's right. Per play.

8) TRINITY EPISCOPAL (5-0, was #8, vs. Anacostia Saturday, 1pm): The Indians enter this contest 1-3, with all four games being shutouts. Feast or famine. A bye week awaits the Titans, then, a trip to St. Christopher's on October 17.

9) HUGUENOT (3-1, was #10, vs. LC Bird Friday, 7pm): Now you see why we told Falcon fans not to hyperventilate after their opening night loss. Charles Scott continues to general the Huguenot offense we all knew we'd see, as they'll look to keep the march to the postseason going at home Friday against the Skyhawks.

10) ARMSTRONG (5-0, was #12, vs. Henrico Friday, 7pm): A slow start, but an impressive second half hands the Wildcats a road win at King William. Now they host a struggling Capital District rival. Don't let it be a trap game looking ahead to Greensville County coming to Cool Lane next Friday.

11) ST. CHRISTOPHER'S (4-1, was #9, vs. Fork Union Friday, 6:30pm): A valiant effort fell short Friday against Fred Dolan and Benedictine. The Saints can take a giant step closer to a VISAA playoff berth with a home win this Friday against 2-3 Fork Union.

12) MEADOWBROOK (4-0, NEW, vs. #6 Thomas Dale Friday, 7pm): A welcome to the Super 12 Poll for the Monarchs! They're partying like it's 2011, which was the last time they began a season 4-0. Now, their toughest test yet with Thomas Dale coming in for homecoming (see #6 above). Should be a good one!

DROPPING OUT: Midlothian (was #11)

ON THE CUSP: Caroline (4-0), Hanover (4-0), Hermitage (3-1), Glen Allen (3-2), James River (4-1), Thomas Jefferson (4-1)

FOOTBALL: Region Standings As We Have Them

 

CLASS 5, REGION C

CLASS 4, REGION B

CLASS 3, REGION B

FOOTBALL: Week 5 High School Scoreboard

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25:

Armstrong 35, King William 0

L.C. Bird 49, RSFA 26
Meadowbrook 48, Hopewell 13

Petersburg 20, Colonial Heights 3
Sussex Central 22, Greensville 18
Nandua 41, Kent Co (MD) 0
Southampton 30, Lakeland 0

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26:

Benedictine 35, St. Christopher's 21

TOMATO BOWL 67: Patrick Henry 24, Mechanicsville 7
Dinwiddie 36, Matoaca 0 
Hanover 31, Atlee 20 
Varina 62, Henrico 0
Glen Allen 47, Hampton 13 

Hermitage 55, Deep Run 0

Mills Godwin 48, J.R. Tucker 0

Thomas Jefferson 61, BT Washington 0

Manchester 50, Cosby 13 

James River 34, Clover Hill 16

Monacan 29, Powhatan 26

Huguenot 56, Midlothian 7 

Thomas Dale 35, Prince George 7 

Paul VI 29, Collegiate 21

Orange 25, Goochland 22

Louisa 56, Fluvanna 15

Caroline 34, Chancellor 14 

New Kent 28, Smithfield 27

Rappahannock 63, Middlesex 10

Northampton 35, West Point 8

Nottoway 26, Amelia 0

Buckingham 48, Prince Edward 6 

Central-Lunenburg 44, Randolph-Henry 20

Charles City 16, Cumberland 14

Spotsylvania 38, Culpeper 33

Courtland 42, King George 14

James Monroe 19, Eastern View 14
Brunswick 25, Surry 0

Windsor 14, Franklin 6 

Millbrook 14, Kettle Run 7

Sherando 28, Brentsville District 7

Brunswick Academy 41, Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot 26

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27:

Trinity Episcopal 45, Flint Hill 27

FOOTBALL: Week 5 Super 12 High School Football Poll

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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THE WEEK 4 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD

WEEK FOUR:

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18:

Midlothian 49, RSFA 6

Colonial Heights 42, Southampton 8

Surry 38, Charles City 0

New Kent 20, Tabb 10

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19:

St. Christopher's 17, Norfolk Academy 10

Armstrong 35, Goochland 7

Churchland 65, Henrico 0 

Varina 33, Hermitage 10

Dinwiddie 42, Salem 0 

Mechanicsville 61, John Marshall 0 

Hanover 9, Mills Godwin 7 

Highland Springs 35, South County 14

Meadowbrook 23, Deep Run 14 

Prince George 23, Douglas Freeman 10

Atlee 42, J.R. Tucker 7

Thomas Dale 14, Glen Allen 8

Huguenot 56, Cosby 0

Manchester 54, Clover Hill 0

James River 34, Monacan 27

L.C. Bird 28, Powhatan 12

Thomas Jefferson 35, Hopewell 20 

Louisa 34, Matoaca 13 

Caroline 35, King William 9

Rappahannock at Mathews

Essex 52, Franklin 0

Ameila 41, Nandua 10

Middlesex 16, Lancaster 6

Nottoway 24, Brunswick 7

Nelson County 50, Cumberland 22

Randolph-Henry 47, William Campbell 6

Sussex Central 62, Colonial Beach 0

Northumberland 56, Smith Mtn. Lake Christian Academy 7 

Eastern View 7, Liberty (Bealeton) 6 

Massaponax 41, Chancellor 0

Brooke Point 20, Spotsylvania 19

Brentsville District 20, Fauquier 0

Madison County 14, William Monroe 13

Massanutten Military at Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot 

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20:

Benedictine 28, Georgetown Prep 3

Woodberry Forest 40, Collegiate 0

Trinity Episcopal 42, St. Michael the Archangel 0

FOOTBALL: Week 4 Super 12 High School Football Poll

Defenses made big statements across the Central Region in week three of the high school football season, but none bigger than the performance which causes a change at the top of our Super 12 High School Football Poll for the second week in a row.

1) DINWIDDIE (3-0, was #2, vs. Salem Friday, 7pm): The Generals finally get a win over Highland Springs, at Highland Springs, and the key was defense. Down 21-14 at the half, Dinwiddie allowed zero, zero points in the second half and overtime to stun the Springers 28-21. Outside of Dinwiddie County before this game, 8 or 9 out of 10 high school football fans would have picked Highland Springs in a close one. The Dinwiddie defense tilted it the other way. Now, not to have a letdown at home with a program the Generals are very familiar with: Salem.

2) BENEDICTINE (3-0, was #1, vs. Georgetown Prep Saturday, 1pm): Speaking of defense! The Cadets have yet to allow a single point this season while scoring 138 points in their first three games. With 1-2 Georgetown Prep coming down from Bethesda, Maryland for a Saturday tilt, Benedictine could continue both the defensive dominance, and the offensive firepower. As of now, the defending state champions are one of four VISAA teams in the area that are 3-0, but arguably the best at this point. But there's a long way, and a lot of rivalry games, to go.

3) VARINA (2-1, was #3, at Hermitage Friday, 7pm): I.C. Norcom had no chance Friday as Varina went to the 757 with authority, taking out some frustration from letting a win over Maury slip through their fingertips the week before. Now comes the annual mid-September battle with county rival Hermitage, a 2-0 squad that, after a bye week, takes a huge step up in competition, having defeated two winless squads in Matoaca and Henrico to begin the season. We'll know a lot more about the Panthers late Friday night.

4) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (1-2, was #4, at South County Friday, 7pm): We need to put Friday's loss to Dinwiddie in perspective. Had Highland Springs made one, just one, final defensive stop in the final seconds of regulation, everything would be different. We'd be talking about the Springer defense. We still need to. No blame to them for the defeat. Thus, it's hard to consider punishing the team with a further drop. The trip to Northern Virginia to face South County (1-1) comes, we believe, at a good time. Occasionally, a road trip at a crucial point in a season can serve as a galvanizer. 

5) MANCHESTER (3-0, was #5, vs. Clover Hill Friday, 7pm): After a first half struggle with an improved James River team, up 14-13 at the break, the Lancer defense clamped down, and did what winning programs do: put a game away after halftime. They'll be the big favorites in the friendly confines Friday against a rebuilding Clover Hill squad.

6) THOMAS DALE (2-0, was #6, vs. #10 Glen Allen Friday, 7pm): A veteran, successful coach knows how to use a bye week to their advantage. In the case of Kevin Tucker down in Chester, he takes two games to continue to paint the canvas of his team, one that went through such adversity a season ago, and put them in a position for a special season. Add to that just a tinge of a revenge factor with 2-1 Glen Allen coming in this Friday, and Ed Karpus Field should be filled with raucous Knight fans. The Jaguars held Thomas Dale to just three points in a loss last season. They'll look to slow down Ralphie Puccinelli and the Jags. 

7) LOUISA (2-0, was #7, at Matoaca Friday, 7pm): Also coming off a bye week are the Lions, who make the 72 mile trip to face a Warrior program obviously in transition. Now, to be fair, Matoaca lost to teams still unbeaten in Hermitage and #2 Benedictine. But stopping Savion Hiter, Dyzier Carter, Levi Wilson and the Lions offense is a very tall task. 

8) TRINITY EPISCOPAL (3-0, was #8, at St. Michael the Archangel Saturday, 5pm at Riverbend HS, Spotsylvania): In the season opener, Benedictine shut down their 2024 state championship opponents in St. Michael 38-0. Last Saturday, Trinity Episcopal handed Woodberry Forest their first loss in nearly two years with a 40-7 throttling. Davion Brown and the Titans are firing on all cylinders, but beware. St. Michael is coming off a come from behind 41-38 win over Paul VI where quarterback Austin Mawyer passed for 508 yards and scored six touchdowns, and their defense intercepted a would be game winning throw at the one yard line in the final seconds. They're better than 1-2. 

9) ST. CHRISTOPHER'S (3-0, was #9, at Norfolk Academy Friday, 6:30pm): And another defensive gem, including a blocked field goal attempt, as the Saints stayed unbeaten with a 17-0 win over Bullis. While not putting up gaudy statistics, St. Christopher's is winning with a gritty style of play, which is made much easier to do when Darius Gray is on your line. The Bulldogs are also 3-0 on the season.

10) GLEN ALLEN (2-1, was #10, at #6 Thomas Dale Friday, 7pm): After the bitter disappointment of the walk-off loss at home to Manchester, the Jags took care of business in Ashland Friday defeating Patrick Henry. Now, it's another, and much bigger, road trip this week to face a Thomas Dale team who we mentioned earlier has long memories of a season ago. But the Knights haven't faced Puccinelli and this Jaguar offense, either. 

11) HUGUENOT (1-1, was #11, vs. Cosby Friday, 7pm): They're fine. We all knew they would be. After their win last Thursday over Clover Hill which featured a record-setting performance from quarterback Charles Scott, they return home to face Cosby, coming off their first win of the year. Get a victory here, then the Falcons get set to go to.....

12) MIDLOTHIAN (3-0, was #12, vs. RSFA Thursday, 7pm): Powhatan did get a touchdown against the Trojan defense, but that's all. Midlothian's consistent performance Friday puts them in a position where, with a win Thursday against the Bulldogs, would have them 4-0 with Huguenot coming as the final opponent in this unusual five-game homestand on September 26th. Three wins, giving up just ten points total. Defense, defense, defense.

DROPPING OUT: None

ON THE CUSP: Hermitage (2-0), Armstrong (3-0), Caroline (2-0), Hanover (2-0), Collegiate (3-0)

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WEEK THREE:

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11:

Huguenot 58, Clover Hill 0

West Point 18, Lancaster 14

Randolph-Henry 41, Cumberland 14

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12:

Benedictine 62, Blue Ridge 0

Collegiate 33, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 0

St. Christopher's 17, Bullis 0

Varina 58, I.C. Norcom 0

Atlee 23, Mills Godwin 21

Hanover 7, Douglas Freeman 0 

Dinwiddie 28, Highland Springs 21 (F/OT)

Mechanicsville 46, J.R. Tucker 6

Glen Allen 34, Patrick Henry 7

Armstrong 52, Hertford County (NC) 0 

Thomas Jefferson 50, Amelia 0

Charlottesville 48, John Marshall 6 

Lake Taylor 39, Deep Run 7 

Cosby 58, RSFA 0 

Manchester 34, James River 13 

L.C. Bird 46, Monacan 6

Midlothian 31, Powhatan 7
Southampton 30, Petersburg 20 

Nottoway 36, Colonial Heights 6

Essex 38, King William 13

Lafayette 35, New Kent 8

Northumberland 52, Charles City 0

Sussex Central d. Mathews via forfeit

Windsor 50, Middlesex 16

Central-Lunenburg 54, Brunswick 14

Franklin 12, Colonial Beach 8

Rappahannock 71, Westmoreland 7
Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot 40, Greenbrier Christian 22

Fluvanna 35, Chancellor 34

Courtland 42, Orange 0

Riverbend 70, King George 0

Massaponax 30, James Monroe 20

Woodgrove 48, Eastern View 27

William Fleming 34, Salem 13

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13:

Trinity Episcopal 40, Woodberry Forest 7