WEEK 8 SUPER 12 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL

As we have hit the final four weeks of the regular season, our poll will be shown a bit differently down the stretch. Our analysis for the teams, as playoff clinching scenarios begin, will appear in our weekly column at The Richmonder, so be sure to click The Richmonder logo to the right every Wednesday to read our "Deep Dive" into high school football with information and stories you won't find anywhere else!

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1) DINWIDDIE (7-0, was #1, vs. #6 Thomas Dale Friday, 7pm)

2) BENEDICTINE (7-0, was #2, vs. North Cross Saturday, 1pm)

3) VARINA (4-2, was #3, vs. #11 Hanover Friday, 7pm)

4) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (4-2, was #4, vs. Friendship Collegiate Friday, 7pm)

5) MANCHESTER (7-0, was #5, BYE)

6) THOMAS DALE (6-0, was #6, at #1 Dinwiddie Friday, 7pm)

7) LOUISA (6-0, was #7, at Albemarle Friday, 7pm)

8) TRINITY EPISCOPAL (6-0, was #8, at St. Christopher's Friday, 6:30pm)

9) HUGUENOT (5-1, was #9, vs. Powhatan Friday, 7pm)

10) ARMSTRONG (7-0, was #10, at Atlee Friday, 7pm)

11) HANOVER (6-0, was #12, at #3 Varina Friday, 7pm)

12) HERMITAGE (5-1, NEW, at Glen Allen Friday, 7pm)

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DROPPING OUT: St. Christopher's (was #11)

ON THE CUSP: Caroline (6-0), Meadowbrook (5-1), Glen Allen (5-2), St. Christopher's (5-2)

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FOOTBALL: The Week Seven High School Scoreboard

 WEEK SEVEN:

THURSDAY OCTOBER 9:

Hermitage 69, J.R. Tucker 6

Rappahannock 21, Northumberland 20

Southampton 49, Brunswick 14

FRIDAY OCTOBER 10:

Benedictine 36, Collegiate 0

Woodberry Forest 20, St. Christopher's 14

Highland Springs 77, Henrico 0
Manchester 49, L.C. Bird 14

Thomas Dale 14, Matoaca 6

Atlee 17, Patrick Henry 0

Hanover 40, Mechanicsville 10

Armstrong 59, Greensville 6

Douglas Freeman 14, Thomas Jefferson 13

Glen Allen 46, Mills Godwin 7

Charles City vs. John Marshall, no report

Midlothian 30, Clover Hill 8

Huguenot 75, Monacan 0

Hopewell 33, Colonial Heights 6

Meadowbrook 32, Prince George 22

Dinwiddie 38, Petersburg 6

Louisa 55, Goochland 14

Caroline 6, Eastern View 0

King William 62, Halifax 26

Middlesex at West Point, no report

Amelia 28, Randolph-Henry 21

Essex 68, Westmoreland 14

Cumberland at Central-Lunenburg, no report

Nottoway 68, Prince Edward 0

Colonial Beach 20, Lancaster 16

Culpeper 43, Chancellor 28

Courtland 21, Spotsylvania 19

James Monroe 28, King George 3

Albemarle 33, Orange 31
Surry 25, Franklin 14

Sussex Central 42, Windsor 14

Green Run 34, Landstown 7

Poquoson 54, Gloucester 6

Great Bridge 62, Grassfield 20
King's Fork 28, Western Branch 14

Granby 15, Booker T. Washington 13

Lake Taylor 58, Manor 24

I.C. Norcom 11, Churchland 10

Hickory 56, Lakeland 0

Tabb 17, York 14

Warhill 61, Bruton 6

Isle of Wight Academy at Nandua, no report

Washington (MD) 36, Arcadia 16

Brunswick Academy 53, Chincoteague 8

Skyline 38, Fauquier 7

Liberty-Bealeton 29, Brentsville District 20

Warren County 50, Manassas Park 0

Patrick Henry-Roanoke 48, Christiansburg 14

William Fleming 33, Staunton River 14

Lord Botetourt 26, Franklin County 14

Dan River 42, William Campbell 16

Altavista 65, Chatham 6

Riverheads 35, Fort Defiance 0

Alleghany 27, Buffalo Gap 11

Southampton Academy 44, Rappahannock County 0

Oscar Smith 48, Deep Creek 10

Luray 54, Madison County 49

SATURDAY OCTOBER 11:

Kettle Run at John Handley, 1pm

FOOTBALL: Week Seven Super 12 High School Poll

Another week of little change in our "now halfway through the regular season" poll......

1) DINWIDDIE (6-0, was #1, vs. Petersburg Friday, 7pm): This one is intriguing. Had the game been set for Petersburg, it would be even more so. But a trip down to Dinwiddie is always difficult, and especially so thus far in 2025.

2) BENEDICTINE (6-0, was #2, at Collegiate Friday, 3:45pm): Championship teams find different ways to win. That's exactly what unfolded inside the Beltway Friday night as the Cadets erased a 14-0 deficit to escape with a victory over Gonzaga Prep. Now they head to Grover Jones Field where the Cougars, in order to keep legitimate playoff hopes alive, need to pull the upset.

3) VARINA (4-2, was #3, BYE): The Blue Devils should not spend their bye week thinking about what might have been in their losses to Maury and Grimsley (NC). They need to heal up, and look ahead. Undefeated Hanover comes to them next Friday, the 17th. The Hawks are tied for first in Class 4, Region B. The Blue Devils are eighth. Win this game, and everything in those regional rankings gets turned on its head.

4) HIGHLAND SPRINGS (3-2, vs. Henrico, Friday, 7pm): The Springers celebrate Homecoming and look to build on their best win of the season, shutting down Phoebus last Thursday. Friendship Christian Academy and a trip to Hermitage loom on the horizon, and, then, oh, a Thursday night game with a certain archrival.....

5) MANCHESTER (6-0, was #5, at L.C. Bird Friday, 7pm): The Lancers handed Midlothian a thrashing last week to stay unbeaten and keenly in the race for the top seed in Class 6, Region A with the team just below them here, and, of course, Oscar Smith. Now a tricky trip over to Skyhawk country. This seems like a game where L.C. Bird can take a major step forward in securing one of just six spots in the Class 6, Region A playoff race. 

6) THOMAS DALE (5-0, was #6, vs. Matoaca Friday, 7pm): This was a marquee game the past few seasons. But with Matoaca's precipitous decline, this season's matchup becomes a game where the Knights need not look over this contest. Get your business done, then you can turn your attention to the trip to #1 Dinwiddie next Friday.

7) LOUISA (4-0, was #7, vs. Goochland Friday, 7:30pm): Goochland comes to the Jungle this Friday, and we don't know that they have enough horses to slow down this devastatingly fast Lions offense. 

8) TRINITY EPISCOPAL (6-0, was #8, BYE): The Titans roll again Saturday, and pitch another shutout defensively. Now a week to rest and get ready for the showdown at St. Christopher's next Friday night.

9) HUGUENOT (4-1, was #9, at Monacan Friday, 7pm): The Falcon defense holds L.C. Bird to three points Friday night, and now continue their march through the Dominion. They are taking it one game at a time, especially because of what happened opening night. But fans everywhere have their date with Manchester November 7th circled on their calendar.

10) ARMSTRONG (6-0, was #10, vs. Greensville Friday, 7pm): Greensville comes in at 3-2, having defeated Nottoway, Mecklenburg and Surry, and scoring 34 points on James River. Another good test for Coach Pruitt and company as they try to take another step in clinching the top seed in Class 2, Region A.

11) ST. CHRISTOPHER'S (5-1, was #11, vs. Woodberry Forest Friday, 6:30pm): The win over FUMA in their pocket, the Saints prepare for a critical two-game stretch, both games taking place in the friendly confines, beginning with always dangerous Woodberry Forest this week, then Trinity Episcopal on 10/17.

12) HANOVER (5-0, NEW, vs. Mechanicsville Friday, 7pm): It's time to put some respect on a Hanover Hawks team that, once again, exhibits the qualities of their head coach, Sam Rogers. Competitive, gutsy, believing. And they have several studs making impact plays on both sides of the ball. Their strength of schedule is much tougher on the back end. Varina and Highland Springs are both ahead of them. But one thing's for sure. No one will ever force Hanover to tap out.

DROPPING OUT: Meadowbrook (was #12)

ON THE CUSP: Caroline (5-0), Meadowbrook (4-1), Hermitage (4-1), Glen Allen (4-2), James River (4-2), Thomas Jefferson (4-2)

FOOTBALL: Week Six High School Football Scoreboard

WEEK SIX:

THURSDAY OCTOBER 2:

Highland Springs 28, Phoebus 0

Dinwiddie 42, Hopewell 7

Westmoreland 34, West Point 17

FRIDAY OCTOBER 3:

St. Christopher's 43, Fork Union 8

Benedictine 21, Gonzaga 14
Thomas Dale 16, Meadowbrook 8

Huguenot 28, L.C. Bird 3 

Armstrong 48, Henrico 6

Hanover 49, Patrick Henry 14 

Glen Allen 13, Deep Run 6 

Grimsley (NC) 21, Varina 14

Heritage-Lynchburg 25, Thomas Jefferson 7

Hermitage 34, Mills Godwin 13 

Douglas Freeman 50, J.R. Tucker 0 

King William 62, John Marshall 14

Manchester 43, Midlothian 0 

Cosby 21, Clover Hill 20

Monacan 27, RSFA 24

Powhatan 20, James River 14

Petersburg 22, Matoaca 17

Prince George 21, Colonial Heights 20

Albemarle 34, Goochland 30

Louisa 55, Charlottesville 22

New Kent 40, York 6

Caroline 42, James Monroe 7 

Essex d. Charles City via forfeit

Arcadia 37, Lancaster 19
Northside 18, Rappahannock 7

Northampton 43, Middlesex 24

Buckingham 43, Randolph-Henry 8

Central-Lunenburg 48, Clarke County 0

Amelia 46, Prince Edward 12

Nottoway 60, Cumberland 20

Courtland 47, Chancellor 18

Spotsylvania 57, King George 0 
Greensville 36, Surry 0 

Sussex Central 36, Southampton 28 (F/OT)
Windsor 13, Brunswick 7

PH-Roanoke 49, Salem 7 

GW-Danville 27, William Fleming 16

Brentsville District 57, Manassas Park 0

Culpeper 31, Fauquier 15
James Wood 41, Meridian 22

Liberty-Bealeton 51, Warren County 8

Skyline 42, Central-Woodstock 40
Kempsville 41, Landstown 12 

Oscar Smith 50, Hickory 7 

King's Fork 45, Grassfield 7

Indian River 40, Western Branch 7

Liberty Christian 41, Franklin County 14

Brunswick Academy 63, Rappahannock County 16

Tabb 27, Smithfield 14

Deep Creek 31, Lakeland 10

Lake Taylor 40, I.C. Norcom 26

Maury 91, Booker T. Washington 0

Bruton 34, Gloucester 8

Washington (MD) 36, Nandua 7

Poquoson 66, Jamestown 10 

Chincoteague 46, Greenbriar Christian 25

Altavista 65, Dan River 14

Buffalo Gap 55, Rockbridge 9

Parry McCluer 35, Smith Mtn Lake Christian Academy 16

Nelson County 56, William Campbell 12

Bethel 68, Heritage (NN) 0

SATURDAY OCTOBER 4:

Trinity Episcopal 41, Anacostia 0

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