The North Cross star originally committed to the Nittany Lions in May.

A battle of two 4-1 programs as the Nelson County Governors faced off against the Gretna Hawks on Friday night. The Hawks got the best of the Governors in last year’s matchup and are only continuing to improve under 5th-year coach Shaun Miller.

Altavista put together a strong non-district schedule to prepare for a potentially deep run this year. The Dogwood District team has rattled off three straight wins as of late, including back-to-back wins in its respective district. However, Chatham is trying to get back on track after coming across its third loss of the season.

A rematch of last year’s semifinal was on tap in Grayson County Friday night. Last year’s semifinal saw a narrow win for the Blue Devils en route to the team’s first-ever state finals appearance.

William Fleming traveled to Staunton River Friday night for a Blue Ridge District showdown. The Golden Eagles defeated the Colonels by one point in last year’s contest to earn a trip to the postseason and Fleming was looking for revenge.

Heritage Head Coach Brad Bradley earned his 250th win last week as he continues to guide a Pioneer team that appears to be on a crash course to compete for the Seminole District. But an up-and-coming Brookville team with an all-star-type coaching staff in its own right was looking to make a name for itself, seeking a win over the Pioneers for the first time since 2021.

The two-time defending state champs, Liberty Christian Academy, lost lots of top-tier talent between this season and last, and fans did not know what to expect in 2025. But the Bulldogs have barked back at all the skeptics. With E.C. Glass in town, could LCA’s bark match their bite?

Out of the Dogwood District - SMLCA Hosted North Raleigh Christian Academy on Friday.

The Floyd County Buffaloes remain unbeaten as they continue their four-game road stretch.

Roanoke Catholic, despite a smaller roster, plays with a lot of heart and hustle. The Celtics aimed to get back to .500 on the season as they hosted Montcalm from West Virginia.

Back at it again, North Cross faced Hargrave at Willis Field this afternoon.

Pulaski County visited Christiansburg for a Friday night matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

From River Ridge, the Blacksburg Bruins faced the Cave Spring Knights in an exciting matchup at Bogle Field.

Salem notched their first win of the season a week ago by a thin margin. Could that momentum help the Spartans in their matchup with undefeated district foe Patrick Henry?

William Byrd, the defending Blue Ridge region champions, came off a bye week and delivered a strong performance against Radford.

Northside Vikings made a quick pivot after their opponent canceled last week.

The William Fleming Colonels, fresh off a bye week, hosted the G.W. Danville Eagles in a renewed rivalry in Star City’s old Western Valley district.

This week’s 1st and 10 Game of the Week features the Giles Spartans going up against the Auburn Eagles, who have started their season 4-1, their best start in a decade.

Pulaski County picked up a 26-13 victory over Cave Spring tonight, continuing their streak of close wins against the Knights.

James River faced Radford on a rainy night in a high-stakes football game.

Glenvar took control early in the Three Rivers District game against Martinsville, leading 35-0 by the third quarter.

Craig County is off to its best start since 2010, beginning the season 4-0 and allowing only eight points total through four games.

The E.C. Glass Hilltoppers were fired up and ready to take down the Liberty Minutemen.

George Wythe continued its dominance in the Mountain Empire with a thrilling 33-32 victory over Rural Retreat, extending the Maroons’ winning streak in this matchup to 20 straight games dating back to 2006.

Auburn Eagles have been one of the great comeback stories this season. From having no program in 2024 to starting 3-1, the team has shown remarkable progress.

LCA and Jefferson Forest faced off in a highly anticipated Seminole District football game.

Salem was looking to avoid an 0-5 start to the season when they hosted Blacksburg, this week.

North Cross and Blue Ridge faced off this week in Salem for the first time since their intense state championship game last fall in St. George, Virginia.

Roanoke Catholic sought back-to-back wins against an undefeated St. Anne’s-Belfield team at home.

Magna Vista has been a force to be reckoned with this season, but Staunton River put up a strong battle against the Warriors last season.

It’s week 5 of high school football, a critical time when teams start to separate contenders from pretenders before district play heats up.

10 News meteorologist Parker Beasley shares forecasts for a rainy weekend across Southwest and Central Virginia, including high school football outlook, temperature trends, and monitoring of possible tropical impacts next week.