Regional comparisons give this week its shape. Hopewell at Petersburg matches the first two teams in Region 3A. Chilhowie at Rye Cove does the same in 1D. James Madison at South Lakes brings together two 6–1 teams in Class 6’s top seven, while Liberty Christian at Brookville puts a higher-ranked visitor against an unbeaten host.
The games at the top of my list
All seven featured games are scheduled for Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. Eastern. Each class and region rank refers to the team’s own classification.
Hopewell at Petersburg: the first two teams in Region 3A
Hopewell (6–1) at Petersburg (6–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m.. Class ranks: Class 3 #3 / Class 3 #1. Region ranks: 3A #2 / 3A #1.
Petersburg is first in Class 3 and Region 3A in this week’s rankings. Hopewell is third in the class and second in the region. With the October 19 snapshot listing Petersburg at 6–0 and Hopewell at 6–1, this is the clearest meeting of highly ranked regional contenders on my list.
Hopewell has scored 290 points in seven games, averaging 41.4. Petersburg has allowed 32 in six, or 5.3 per game. That contrast makes the matchup: can Hopewell keep its offense productive against the strongest defensive total among these two teams? Petersburg’s own 37.5-point scoring average gives it another way to control the game. The records and averages here use the local ranking snapshot, rather than mixing in a different source’s game count.
James Madison at South Lakes: matching records, different scoring profiles
James Madison (6–1) at South Lakes (6–1) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m.. Class ranks: Class 6 #4 / Class 6 #7. Region ranks: 6D #2 / 6D #3.
Both teams are 6–1, and both sit in Class 6’s top seven. Madison is fourth in the class and second in Region 6D; South Lakes is seventh and third. This game offers a direct comparison between two teams trying to stay near the top of a deep region.
South Lakes has scored 262 points, averaging 37.4, while Madison has scored 157, averaging 22.4. Madison’s defense has the better raw total, 76 points allowed against 94 for South Lakes. Can Madison keep this closer to its usual defensive pace of 10.9 allowed per game, or can South Lakes turn its larger scoring average into the deciding advantage? The shared record makes the contrast especially useful.
Liberty Christian at Brookville: Brookville meets the higher-ranked visitor
Liberty Christian (6–1) at Brookville (7–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m.. Class ranks: Class 3 #6 / Class 3 #9. Region ranks: 3C #3 / 3C #4.
Brookville is 7–0, but Liberty Christian, at 6–1, has the better rankings: Class 3 #6 and Region 3C #3, compared with Brookville’s #9 and #4. An unbeaten record matters, but it does not settle how these teams compare.
Their scoring averages are close: 34.9 for Brookville and 33.4 for Liberty Christian. The defensive totals are farther apart. Liberty Christian has allowed 64 points in seven games, or 9.1 per game; Brookville has allowed 121, or 17.3. Brookville will need its offense to keep working against a defense that has yielded considerably less. Liberty Christian has an opportunity to make its ranking advantage persuasive by winning on the road.
Radford at Carroll County: Carroll County faces another strong visitor
Radford (6–1) at Carroll County (7–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m.. Class ranks: Class 2 #5 / Class 3 #5. Region ranks: 2C #1 / 3D #1.
Radford leads Region 2C at 6–1. Carroll County leads Region 3D at 7–0. Both rank fifth in their respective classes, although equal positions in different classifications are not a claim of equal strength.
Carroll County averages 43.6 points scored and 10.0 allowed. Radford averages 40.1 scored and 11.7 allowed. Those are strong profiles on both sides, and they give this matchup more substance than an unbeaten team simply protecting its record. Radford needs to sustain its offensive production against another low-scoring defense. Carroll County can reinforce its place at the top of 3D by handling a visitor that has scored 281 points in seven games.
Chilhowie at Rye Cove: a perfect visitor meets its closest regional challenger
Chilhowie (7–0) at Rye Cove (6–1) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m.. Class ranks: Class 1 #4 / Class 1 #9. Region ranks: 1D #1 / 1D #2.
Chilhowie is 7–0, fourth in Class 1 and first in Region 1D. Rye Cove is 6–1, ninth in the class and second in the region. A meeting of the region’s first two teams belongs near the top of any small-school watch list.
Chilhowie has outscored opponents 302–54, averaging 43.1 scored and 7.7 allowed. Rye Cove’s totals are 220–126, or 31.4 scored and 18.0 allowed. The raw numbers favor Chilhowie, but Rye Cove gets the game at home. Its first task is to keep Chilhowie from reaching its usual scoring pace; Chilhowie’s defense can make that task harder by limiting the host’s opportunities to answer.
Hickory at King’s Fork: a winning visitor challenges a Class 5 leader
Hickory (6–1) at King’s Fork (6–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m.. Class ranks: Class 5 #16 / Class 5 #3. Region ranks: 5A #3 / 5B #1.
King’s Fork is 6–0, third in Class 5 and first in Region 5B. Hickory is 6–1, 16th in the class and third in Region 5A. The rankings give the host a substantial edge, while Hickory’s six wins make this a worthwhile test of that advantage.
King’s Fork averages 38.7 points scored and 9.2 allowed. Hickory averages 21.1 scored and 16.3 allowed. For Hickory, containing the home offense is only half the challenge: it also needs to find points against a defense that has allowed 55 in six games. King’s Fork can strengthen its unbeaten start by making both sides of its scoring profile hold up against another winning team.
Hermitage at Highland Springs: a direct comparison near the top of Region 5C
Hermitage (5–2) at Highland Springs (6–1) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m.. Class ranks: Class 5 #8 / Class 5 #5. Region ranks: 5C #3 / 5C #1.
Highland Springs leads Region 5C and ranks fifth in Class 5 at 6–1. Hermitage is third in the region and eighth in the class at 5–2. The records differ, but both belong in the class’s top eight in this snapshot.
Their defensive totals are almost identical: 90 points allowed by Hermitage and 91 by Highland Springs, each over seven games. The separation comes on offense, where Highland Springs averages 35.9 to Hermitage’s 27.9. Hermitage’s clearest route is to keep the home offense closer to the defensive pace it has maintained all season. Highland Springs will want that eight-point difference in scoring averages to translate against a defense with nearly the same season total as its own.
Around the regions
The tables include 120 schools across 24 regions, ordered #1 through #5 within each region, starting at 6A and continuing through 1D. “Vs.” means home and “at” means away. Teams with an explicit bye remain listed. All records use the October 19 snapshot, and all kickoff times are Eastern.
The master schedule is still dated September 23. Huguenot’s Friday kickoff has conflicting listings, noted in Region 4B. Chincoteague’s separate school calendar is cited in Region 1A.
Region 6A
All regions ↑Region 6A Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale | 7–0 | #2 | #1 | Vs. Patrick Henry (Ashland) (2–5) | Thu., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. |
| Oscar Smith | 4–2–1 | #3 | #2 | Vs. Nansemond River (4–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Manchester | 6–1 | #6 | #3 | Vs. Powhatan (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| L. C. Bird | 3–4 | #10 | #4 | At Cosby (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Cosby | 2–5 | #24 | #5 | Vs. L. C. Bird (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Thursday watch: Thomas Dale hosts Patrick Henry (Ashland) at 7 p.m. Friday brings a direct regional comparison when L. C. Bird visits Cosby; they are fourth and fifth in Region 6A.
Region 6B
All regions ↑Region 6B Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Forge | 7–1 | #5 | #1 | Vs. Mountain View (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Brooke Point | 6–1 | #9 | #2 | Vs. Massaponax (5–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Stafford | 6–1 | #12 | #3 | At Riverbend (6–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Battlefield | 6–1 | #15 | #4 | Vs. Osbourn Park (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Woodbridge | 6–1 | #16 | #5 | Vs. Charles Colgan (4–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Another game to watch: Stafford at Riverbend, Friday at 7 p.m., matches the third-ranked team in Region 6B against the fourth-ranked team in 5D. Colonial Forge hosts Mountain View as it tries to hold its place at the top of 6B.
Region 6C
All regions ↑Region 6C Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South County | 6–1 | #8 | #1 | Vs. Lake Braddock (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| West Springfield | 5–2 | #11 | #2 | At Fairfax (0–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Alexandria City | 7–0 | #18 | #3 | At James Robinson (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| West Potomac | 4–3 | #20 | #4 | At C. G. Woodson (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Mount Vernon | 6–2 | #23 | #5 | Bye | — |
Regional watch: South County hosts Lake Braddock, while Alexandria City visits James Robinson. West Potomac at C. G. Woodson adds another regional matchup. All three are scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m.
Region 6D
All regions ↑Region 6D Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton | 7–0 | #1 | #1 | Vs. Chantilly (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| James Madison | 6–1 | #4 | #2 | At South Lakes (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| South Lakes | 6–1 | #7 | #3 | Vs. James Madison (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Centreville | 5–2 | #13 | #4 | Vs. Westfield (5–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Westfield | 5–2 | #14 | #5 | At Centreville (5–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Featured above: James Madison (6–1) at South Lakes (6–1) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Also worth following: Westfield at Centreville matches the fifth- and fourth-ranked teams in 6D, Friday at 7 p.m. Region leader Oakton hosts Chantilly the same night.
Region 5A
All regions ↑Region 5A Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River | 7–0 | #1 | #1 | Vs. Lakeland (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Green Run | 7–1 | #15 | #2 | Vs. Kempsville (2–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Hickory | 6–1 | #16 | #3 | At King’s Fork (6–0) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Great Bridge | 3–4 | #21 | #4 | Vs. Deep Creek (0–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Floyd Kellam | 6–1 | #24 | #5 | At Tallwood (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Featured above: Hickory (6–1) at King’s Fork (6–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Regional watch: Indian River hosts Lakeland and Green Run hosts Kempsville, both Friday at 7 p.m. Those are the assignments for the first two teams in Region 5A.
Region 5B
All regions ↑Region 5B Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King’s Fork | 6–0 | #3 | #1 | Vs. Hickory (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Maury | 5–2 | #4 | #2 | Vs. Lake Taylor (4–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Bethel | 8–0 | #6 | #3 | Bye | — |
| Nansemond River | 4–2 | #18 | #4 | At Oscar Smith (4–2–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Warwick | 5–3 | #19 | #5 | Vs. Hampton (4–3) | Thu., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. |
Featured above: Hickory (6–1) at King’s Fork (6–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Thursday watch: Warwick hosts Hampton at 7 p.m. Friday brings Nansemond River at Oscar Smith, a test against the second-ranked team in Region 6A. Bethel has a listed bye.
Region 5C
All regions ↑Region 5C Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Springs | 6–1 | #5 | #1 | Vs. Hermitage (5–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Midlothian | 7–1 | #7 | #2 | At James River (Midlothian) (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Hermitage | 5–2 | #8 | #3 | At Highland Springs (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Patrick Henry (Roanoke) | 7–1 | #9 | #4 | Bye | — |
| Douglas Freeman | 6–1 | #10 | #5 | Vs. Mills Godwin (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Featured above: Hermitage (5–2) at Highland Springs (6–1) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Another game to watch: Midlothian (7–1) at James River (Midlothian) (6–1), Friday at 7 p.m. Midlothian is seventh in Class 5 and James River 20th, but both bring strong records. Patrick Henry (Roanoke) has an explicit bye in the master schedule.
Region 5D
All regions ↑Region 5D Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Bridge | 7–1 | #2 | #1 | Bye | — |
| Lightridge | 6–1 | #11 | #2 | Vs. John Champe (5–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| John Champe | 5–2 | #12 | #3 | At Lightridge (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Riverbend | 6–2 | #13 | #4 | Vs. Stafford (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Potomac Falls | 2–5 | #23 | #5 | Vs. Freedom (South Riding) (4–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
A direct regional comparison: John Champe at Lightridge, Friday at 7 p.m., matches the third- and second-ranked teams in 5D. They are 12th and 11th in Class 5. Stone Bridge has a listed bye.
Region 4A
All regions ↑Region 4A Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 6–1 | #12 | #1 | At York (0–7) | Thu., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. |
| Smithfield | 5–2 | #15 | #2 | Vs. Jamestown (0–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Phoebus | 4–3 | #16 | #3 | Vs. Heritage (Newport News) (2–5) | Thu., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. |
| Warhill | 5–2 | #17 | #4 | Vs. New Kent (4–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Denbigh | 5–3 | #23 | #5 | At Woodside (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Thursday watch: Lafayette visits York and Phoebus hosts Heritage (Newport News), both at 7 p.m. Friday brings New Kent to Warhill.
Region 4B
All regions ↑Region 4B Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varina | 5–1–1 | #1 | #1 | At Atlee (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Huguenot | 6–1 | #3 | #2 | Vs. Richmond HS for the Arts (0–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 1 p.m.† |
| Louisa County | 7–0 | #8 | #3 | At Orange County (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Hanover | 4–3 | #14 | #4 | At Henrico (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Courtland | 5–2 | #18 | #5 | Vs. Caroline (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
†Confirm the Huguenot kickoff: The master schedule lists Richmond HS for the Arts at Huguenot on Friday at 1 p.m. On3’s game listing lists 7 p.m. Eastern. The table retains the master-schedule time and flags the discrepancy. Confirm with the host school before traveling.
Regional watch: Varina visits Atlee, while Louisa County visits Orange County, both listed for Friday at 7 p.m.
Region 4C
All regions ↑Region 4C Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodgrove | 6–1 | #5 | #1 | Vs. Broad Run (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Loudoun Valley | 7–0 | #6 | #2 | Vs. Rock Ridge (0–8) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Loudoun County | 6–2 | #9 | #3 | Bye | — |
| Heritage (Leesburg) | 4–3 | #13 | #4 | Vs. Tuscarora (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Broad Run | 2–5 | #28 | #5 | At Woodgrove (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
A regional comparison: Woodgrove hosts Broad Run, Friday at 7 p.m., matching the first- and fifth-ranked teams in 4C. Loudoun County has a listed bye.
Region 4D
All regions ↑Region 4D Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest | 7–0 | #2 | #1 | At Rustburg (0–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Sherando | 7–0 | #4 | #2 | At Handley (5–2) | Sat., Oct. 24, 1 p.m. |
| James Wood | 7–1 | #7 | #3 | Bye | — |
| Salem (Salem) | 6–1 | #10 | #4 | At Pulaski County (0–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| George Washington | 6–0 | #11 | #5 | At Mecklenburg County (2–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Saturday watch: Sherando visits Handley at 1 p.m. on October 24. The regional leader, Jefferson Forest, visits Rustburg on Friday at 7 p.m. James Wood has a listed bye.
Region 3A
All regions ↑Region 3A Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | 6–0 | #1 | #1 | Vs. Hopewell (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Hopewell | 6–1 | #3 | #2 | At Petersburg (6–0) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Tabb | 6–1 | #13 | #3 | At Gloucester (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| B. T. Washington | 5–2 | #14 | #4 | At Manor (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Norcom | 3–4 | #17 | #5 | Vs. Norview (4–4) | Sat., Oct. 24, 1 p.m. |
Featured above: Hopewell (6–1) at Petersburg (6–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Saturday watch: Norview at Norcom is scheduled for October 24 at 1 p.m. Tabb visits Gloucester and Booker T. Washington visits Manor on Friday at 7 p.m.
Region 3B
All regions ↑Region 3B Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Run | 5–2 | #11 | #1 | At Fauquier (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Culpeper County | 6–1 | #15 | #2 | At James Monroe (4–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Warren County | 5–2 | #16 | #3 | Vs. Meridian (5–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Brentsville District | 4–3 | #23 | #4 | Vs. Skyline (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Meridian | 5–3 | #25 | #5 | At Warren County (5–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
A regional comparison: Meridian at Warren County, Friday at 7 p.m., matches the fifth- and third-ranked teams in Region 3B. Region leader Kettle Run visits Fauquier.
Region 3C
All regions ↑Region 3C Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 8–0 | #2 | #1 | Bye | — |
| Turner Ashby | 6–1 | #4 | #2 | At Harrisonburg (0–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Liberty Christian | 6–1 | #6 | #3 | At Brookville (7–0) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Brookville | 7–0 | #9 | #4 | Vs. Liberty Christian (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Heritage (Lynchburg) | 5–2 | #10 | #5 | Vs. Liberty (Bedford) (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Featured above: Liberty Christian (6–1) at Brookville (7–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Regional watch: Turner Ashby visits Harrisonburg and Heritage (Lynchburg) hosts Liberty (Bedford), both Friday at 7 p.m. Broadway has a listed bye.
Region 3D
All regions ↑Region 3D Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | 7–0 | #5 | #1 | Vs. Radford (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Magna Vista | 7–0 | #7 | #2 | At Tunstall (4–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| William Byrd | 7–0 | #8 | #3 | At Lord Botetourt (4–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Cave Spring | 3–5 | #21 | #4 | Vs. Hidden Valley (0–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Northside | 5–2 | #22 | #5 | At William Fleming (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Featured above: Radford (6–1) at Carroll County (7–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Another game to watch: William Byrd visits Lord Botetourt on Friday at 7 p.m. The region’s third-ranked team gets a road assignment while its leader, Carroll County, hosts the featured matchup with Radford.
Region 2A
All regions ↑Region 2A Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson (Richmond) | 5–3 | #1 | #1 | At Deep Run (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Central (Lunenburg) | 7–0 | #2 | #2 | Vs. Prince Edward (1–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Poquoson | 6–1 | #3 | #3 | Bye | — |
| Armstrong | 7–2 | #6 | #4 | Bye | — |
| King William | 6–1 | #13 | #5 | At Mechanicsville (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Another game to watch: King William (6–1) at Mechanicsville (6–1), Friday at 7 p.m. King William is 13th in Class 2 and Mechanicsville 22nd in Class 4. The shared records give this cross-classification game appeal. Poquoson and Armstrong have listed byes.
Region 2B
All regions ↑Region 2B Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg | 5–2 | #7 | #1 | At Clarke County (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Buckingham County | 5–2 | #15 | #2 | Vs. Nottoway (5–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Stuarts Draft | 6–2 | #16 | #3 | Bye | — |
| Fort Defiance | 2–5 | #21 | #4 | At Rockbridge County (0–8) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Central (Woodstock) | 2–5 | #24 | #5 | At Luray (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Regional watch: Strasburg visits Clarke County on Friday at 7 p.m. Stuarts Draft has a listed bye, while Fort Defiance visits Rockbridge County.
Region 2C
All regions ↑Region 2C Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 6–1 | #5 | #1 | At Carroll County (7–0) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Floyd County | 5–2 | #9 | #2 | Vs. James River (Buchanan) (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Glenvar | 4–4 | #12 | #3 | At Patrick County (3–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Martinsville | 4–3 | #14 | #4 | At Bassett (4–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Appomattox County | 3–4 | #18 | #5 | Vs. William Campbell (1–7) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Featured above: Radford (6–1) at Carroll County (7–0) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Region 2D
All regions ↑Region 2D Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | 6–1 | #4 | #1 | At Lebanon (4–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Gate City | 6–2 | #8 | #2 | Bye | — |
| Union | 6–2 | #10 | #3 | Bye | — |
| Ridgeview | 5–2 | #11 | #4 | At Abingdon (3–4) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Southern Gap | 5–2 | #19 | #5 | Vs. River View (WV) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Road tests: Graham visits Lebanon and Ridgeview visits Abingdon, Friday at 7 p.m. Gate City and Union have listed byes.
Southern Gap’s opponent, River View (WV), is outside these VHSL rankings; no opponent record is supplied.
Region 1A
All regions ↑Region 1A Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague | 3–3 | #2 | #1 | At Life Christian Academy | Fri., Oct. 23, 6 p.m.† |
| Essex | 5–2 | #10 | #2 | At Northumberland (5–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Rappahannock | 5–2 | #12 | #3 | At Colonial Beach (0–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Northumberland | 5–2 | #26 | #4 | Vs. Essex (5–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Lancaster | 4–2 | #30 | #5 | Vs. Westmoreland (2–4) | Sat., Oct. 24, 1 p.m. |
†Chincoteague’s school calendar lists the trip to Life Christian Academy on Friday at 6 p.m. Life Christian is outside these VHSL rankings, so no opponent record is supplied.
Saturday watch: Lancaster hosts Westmoreland on October 24 at 1 p.m. Friday sends Essex to Northumberland, a meeting of the second- and fourth-ranked teams in Region 1A.
Region 1B
All regions ↑Region 1B Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Gap | 7–1 | #1 | #1 | At Waynesboro (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Riverheads | 5–2 | #5 | #2 | At Alleghany (4–3) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Altavista | 5–2 | #6 | #3 | Vs. Smith Mountain Lake (0–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Sussex Central | 7–0 | #7 | #4 | At Franklin (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Luray | 3–4 | #13 | #5 | Vs. Central (Woodstock) (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Regional watch: Riverheads visits Alleghany, Friday at 7 p.m., for a test against a Class 3 opponent. Buffalo Gap visits Waynesboro, while Sussex Central visits Franklin.
Region 1C
All regions ↑Region 1C Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County | 5–2 | #3 | #1 | At Giles (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Craig County | 6–0 | #8 | #2 | Vs. Bath County (4–2) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Parry McCluer | 6–2 | #14 | #3 | Bye | — |
| George Wythe | 3–5 | #20 | #4 | At Galax (1–6) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Auburn | 6–2 | #21 | #5 | Bye | — |
Regional watch: Craig County hosts Bath County, Friday at 7 p.m. Grayson County visits Giles and George Wythe visits Galax. Parry McCluer and Auburn have listed byes.
Region 1D
All regions ↑Region 1D Top 5
Scroll sideways for opponents and kickoff times →
| School | Record | Class rank | Region rank | Opponent | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie | 7–0 | #4 | #1 | At Rye Cove (6–1) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Rye Cove | 6–1 | #9 | #2 | Vs. Chilhowie (7–0) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Eastside | 4–3 | #11 | #3 | At Thomas Walker (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Patrick Henry (Glade Spring) | 5–2 | #17 | #4 | At Honaker (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
| Northwood | 5–2 | #18 | #5 | Vs. Rural Retreat (2–5) | Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m. |
Featured above: Chilhowie (7–0) at Rye Cove (6–1) — Fri., Oct. 23, 7 p.m..
Beyond the headliner: Patrick Henry (Glade Spring) visits Honaker and Northwood hosts Rural Retreat, Friday at 7 p.m. Those games involve the fourth- and fifth-ranked teams in Region 1D.
Sources and schedule notes
All records, scoring totals, ratings and ranks come from the matching Week 8 class and region rankings, updated October 19, 2026, at 7:21 a.m.: class rankings and region rankings. These are Beyond the Standings rankings, not official VHSL playoff points or seeds. The linked pages may change; the figures in this post remain frozen to that update. Per-game scoring averages divide points by wins, losses and ties combined. Records are reproduced from the local rankings, and outside standings have not been mixed into that snapshot.
Games, home/away designations, kickoff times and explicit byes follow the VHSL master schedule, linked on the VHSL football page and checked October 22. The available PDF remains dated September 23. Hopewell–Petersburg’s game listing and Madison–South Lakes’ listing also show Friday at 7 p.m. Chincoteague’s school calendar and Huguenot’s conflicting kickoff listings are linked in their regional sections.
All times are Eastern. Check host-school announcements before traveling, especially where a discrepancy is noted. This preview covers upcoming October 22–24 games; a missing schedule entry has not been treated as a bye.