The Liberty Minutemen looked to build on their Week 1 win that ended a 37-game losing streak, but Glenvar had other plans.

Highlanders return to the field after 2024 state semifinals appearance.

The duo won Player of the Year and Coach of the Year

Dawyot is a two-time 1st and 10 Player of the Week

Highlanders defeated Bruton 2-0 to capture their third consecutive VHSL Class 2 State Championship.

Cave Spring girls reach first ever title game, Glenvar boys will play for "three-peat".

Auburn baseball and softball programs earn comeback wins.

PLUS: Glenvar, Cave Spring, and Christiansburg all move on

Appomattox County and Chatham both advance to the Class 2 state tournament

Knights shutout Lord Botetourt 4-0.

"I seriously think with 'Family' on the back of our shirts we represent that so well," said senior Brooke Smyth.

"We're always competing in practices and I think that comes out in games," said Highlanders head coach Josh Jones.

The Highlanders win their third consecutive Three Rivers District championship.

Smyth plans to attend Virginia Tech this fall.

WATCH: Glenvar boys soccer, Franklin County softball earn Tuesday night wins

Glenvar sends five to next level on signing day

Highlanders scored 5 goals in the first 30 minutes of Thursday's match.

The Glenvar volunteer coach has made a big impact on a countless number of student-athletes throughout southwest Virginia.

The Highlanders quarterback accounted for nearly 3,000 yards in 2024 and 61 touchdowns.

The Cavaliers used a 6-0 run to end the third quarter with momentum.

WATCH: Three Rivers and River Ridge boys basketball Tuesday action

The junior signal caller accounted for more than 3,000 total yards and 61 touchdowns.

Glenvar beat Gretna 30-8.

This week's Game of the Week takes us to Glenvar High School, where they will take on Floyd County.

The Cougars improve to 7-0 and are in the drivers seat of the Three Rivers District

This week our Game of the Week takes us to Covington, VA to see the Glenvar Highlanders take on the Alleghany Cougars for Hall of Fame Night.

Highlanders return following a 2023 campaign had them reach the Region 2C Final.

Glenvar's Jake Williams and head coach Josh Jones sweep VHSL All-State honors

Kyleigh Drew was named coach of the year and Giuliana "Jules" Stanley earned player of the year.

"We started showing everybody our dedication to our sport and our love for our sport."

Glenvar boys and girls soccer sweep Class 2 state titles.

Among the teams advancing to state championships are the Glenvar boys and girls soccer teams and Christiansburg softball.

WATCH: Appomattox softball, Glenvar girls and boys soccer advance in state tournament

Salem remains undefeated after a 9-6 region final win over E.C. Glass.

Glenvar sends ten student athletes to the next level

Highlanders remain undefeated after a 6-0 victory over Carroll County.

The Highlanders were able to fend off an aggressive Radford team in the second half on their way to victory.

The Golden Eagles left New Kent in the dust by 77 points in winning the VHSL State Class 3 wrestling title.

The sophomore quarterback accounted for 29 total touchdowns in 2023

The Spartans finished first with Cave Spring finishing second.

Though young in his college career, redshirt freshman Kyle Hanks says he's learned valuable lessons since his Glenvar days.

Glenvar wins this one, 49-7.

The Glenvar Highlanders hosted the Alleghany Cougars in this Three Rivers District showdown.

There’s no discussion of the Three Rivers District without talk of the Glenvar Highlanders.

The Highlanders are making a switch to a more ground-oriented attack this season.

The Highlanders won their first ever boys soccer state championship.

Glenvar boys tennis Class 2 champions, George Wythe

Glenvar boys and girls soccer programs advance to semifinals while Auburn baseball punches a ticket to the state tournament.

Highlanders remain unbeaten in district play.

The Highlanders had 9 more student-athletes put pen to paper on Tuesday.

Glenvar's first of two signing classes this spring included 7 athletes.

The Radford boys outlasted Floyd Co, but the Lady Buffs handled Glenvar to take home the Region 2C hardware.

Stark Jones led Cave Spring with 25 points in the Knights 3D quarterfinals win over Bassett.

We start out in Class 3 132 lb, Noah Nininger of Staunton River against Phoenix Alyea of Skyline.

Glenvar clinched the Region 2C wrestling championship on Saturday at James River High School. The Highlanders had six champions in the finals, including senior Mason Hylton, who won the 132lb class.

The Salem girls defeated visiting Glenvar to get the Adam Ward classic started in 2023.

Gabe Ford honored for his Week 10 exploits in a win over Radford.

Emory and Henry commit Rhyan Harris scored 38 points in the Highlanders home win.

In only their fourth meeting ever in the Region 2C final, Appomattox beat Glenvar 38-34 to win the title. It was defensive plays in the end that sent the Raiders to victory.

For the last five years in a row, Glenvar and Appomattox County have met at some point in the Region 2C playoffs. On Friday, the two will meet in the Region Championship.

The area earned two state titles and a runner-up finish in VHSL volleyball this postseason.

In the Class 2 State Semifinals, Glenvar defeated Gate City 3-0. The Highlanders will face the winner of East Rockingham and Poquoson.

Hidden Valley and Glenvar both advance to the state semifinals on the volleyball court.

The defending Class 2 state champion Glenvar Highlanders faced Appomattox County in the 2C Region final. The Highlanders swept Appomattox 3-0 for the Region 2C title.

The Titans win Region 3D, Glenvar and Appomattox will play for the Region 2C crown.

Glenvar enters region play undefeated at 20-0.

Glenvar's senior wideout helped lead the Highlanders to another key District win.

The history of the rocking chair dates back to 1996.

The Glenvar student section stole Cave Spring’s flag, but Cave Spring stole it back.

The defending VHSL Class 3 state champions look sharp, remain unbeaten in the second week of the season.

Our 1st and 10 Camp Tour rolls on to Glenvar, where the Highlanders are prepping for another dominant season. Last year, the Highlanders went 11-2, their final loss in the Region 2 final to Appomattox. Glenvar is turning the page, boasting with the highest numbers they’ve ever had in fall camp. This year, they’re lead by a young quarterback named Eli Taylor, who showed he can play against anyone last fall.

Southwest Virginia proved once again its dominance in spring competition, bringing home seven titles back to the area.

Auburn and Glenvar girls team tennis both came out victorious in the State Championship on Thursday at Virginia Tech.

The Highlanders return to the VHSL Class 2 State Semifinals for the second straight year.

Alleghany outduels Glenvar 4-3 to win the Region 2C title.

Glenvar signs six to the next level.

Lady Highlanders earn another Three Rivers District win Tuesday night.

Highlanders netted seven goals in the first half.

Bridgewater and Ferrum colleges each receiving a pair of Highlanders.

Day one of the Adam Ward Classic saw some cross-town rivalry action on the hardwoods.

The Lord Botetourt girls beat Franklin County on Tuesday 56-43, and the Glenvar girls beat Floyd County 51-41.

In what was a close game throughout, the Knights outlasted the Highlanders 50-47.

Glenvar star runner Carly Wilkes signed her National Letter of Intent on Thursday to run at Furman University next fall.

Appomattox beat Glenvar on Saturday 27-21 to win the Region 2C title and advance to the Class 2 State Semifinals. The Raiders got a pair of touchdowns from Jonathan Pennix and a 46-yard FG from Tye Robertson in the win. Appomattox moves to 11-1 on the season, as the are seeking their sixth state title in seven years. Glenvar finishes the season at 11-2.

11-1 top seed Glenvar hosts 10-1 2nd-seed Appomattox Co. for the Region Crown.

The Highlanders beat visiting 5-seed Martinsville 38-0.

The Glenvar Highlanders are looking for a Class 2 state volleyball title this weekend.

Rustburg beat Hidden Valley in Class 3 State Semifinals, 3-2.

Carly Wilkes dominated the Class 2 girls field to win back-to-back state championships.

Glenvar put on display why the Highlanders are the 1-seed in Region 2C.

The Region 2C girls cross country championship was Wednesday afternoon at Greenhill Park. Carly Wilkes won the individual title with a time of 19:06, marking her fourth straight region championship.

Glenvar beats Gretna 3-0, 25-18, 25-16, 25-14.

It was a nail-biter Friday night in Roanoke County!

Monday night football action on the high school gridiron served the latest installment of the Rocking Chair rivalry: Glenvar at James River, a matchup the Highlanders haven’t lost since 2013.

The Glenvar Highlanders won big on Friday night, defeating the Floyd County Buffaloes by a score of 54-0.

Coming off a close loss last week against Hidden Valley, Glenvar bounced back on Friday night.

Hidden Valley defended its home turf, winning over Glenvar in a close game with a score of 55-51.

Two local stars took home titles at the prestigious Knights Crossing cross-country invitational.

The Highlanders claimed their victory against Cave Spring Friday night with a score of 28-14.

The Highlanders were ready for the Bulldogs on Friday night.