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Bruins' Luke Mann scored three first half touchdowns.

All season long, the 10 News team ranks the teams we feel dominated the field and stood out from the rest.

Lord Botetourt welcomed Staunton River for a Blue Ridge District matchup, where the Cavaliers have dominated recently.

The Auburn Eagles hosted the George Wythe Maroons this Friday night.

The Dogwood District is taking shape with Altavista and Appomattox as two of three teams without a district loss.

Craig County faced off against Parry McCluer in a highly anticipated matchup.

Roanoke Catholic had an extra day of preparation as it hosted Hargrave Military Academy in the final home game of the season for the Celtics.

Rockbridge County hosted Riverheads in a game where they were hoping to pick up their first win of the season.

Magna Vista secured a commanding 42-17 victory over Bassett in the Smith River Classic in Southside.

The Blacksburg Bruins traveled to Pulaski County for a cool Friday night football game.

In the Seminole District, Brookville has been focused on fighting for two of their own players to suit up amid an eligibility battle with the Virginia High School League (VHSL).

Northside looked to get back in the win column at Franklin County in a closely contested game.

Glenvar remains one of the only undefeated teams in the Three Rivers district, continuing their dominant season with a 35-0 victory over Radford.

William Fleming hosted William Byrd on the cliff in a high-energy matchup.

It’s Friday night, and the game of the week takes us to Floyd County, where the Buffaloes face the Carroll County Cavaliers.

The Galax Maroon Tide football program has announced that it will cancel the rest of its 2025 season due to low player participation and a growing number of injuries that have made it unsafe to continue competing.

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.

2010 was the last time Cave Spring was able to defeat Salem on the gridiron, but the Knights came into Friday night’s game with a chance to change that narratve.

Patrick Henry has always been loaded with talent, but when you add discipline to the mix, you get a Patriot team with an intimidating 6-0 record. The Christiansburg Blue Demons waltzed its into Roanoke looking to play spoiler.

Glenvar and James River renewed their rivalry, battling for the Rocking Chair in a Friday night Three Rivers District clash.

It was a sight to see — yellow bandanas, Christmas lights and inflatables all over the stadium — celebrating Christmas a little early for William Byrd’s Cam Thepsimong, who is battling bone cancer.

In a Three Rivers showdown, the Carroll County Cavaliers and the Glenvar Highlanders met on the field for the eighth time.

Parry McCluer was back home this week to host SMLCA.

Buffalo Gap took control early in their game against Rockbridge County, who were seeking their first win of the season.

Craig County football is on a roll with an undefeated streak, now 5-0 for the first time in program history. Coach Fisher’s team stayed focused on the task at hand against Stonewall Jackson.

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.

Two-time defending Region 3D champion William Byrd faced off against Bassett in a thrilling game.

Magna Vista has looked supreme down the 220 corridor this season, holding a perfect 3-0 record while allowing only 13 points total.

Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs honored the life and legacy of Cash Gaudio during their home game this week.

Heritage had this year’s Lynchburg Jug Bowl circled on the calendar, and for good reason.

Giles County and Narrows clashed in a heated county rivalry game, with Giles County securing a decisive 38-8 victory.

Alleghany put together an undefeated regular season in 2024.

Roanoke Catholic took control early in their football game against The Covenant School.

Pulaski County returned to action at home after a bye week, facing Staunton River in a highly anticipated matchup.

Lord Botetourt has looked untouchable all season. In three games, the Cavaliers have an average win margin of 26 points. Could Christiansburg spring a surprise on the road? With a beefy rushing attack, the Cavaliers were saying, “Not today.”

Glenvar and Northside faced off in a highly anticipated battle of unbeatens, marking just the second time the two schools have met.

William Fleming and Patrick Henry renew their rivalry in a highly anticipated matchup, both teams ranked in the top five of the latest 10 Strong poll.

Binns' 303 rushing yards and three touchdowns led the Knights to victory over Parry McCluer.

Eagles defeat Hilltoppers

William Fleming defeated Salem 34-13 in a River Ridge versus Blue Ridge football matchup at Salem High School.

Northwood maintained momentum and went on to win the game 32-22.

Before the game against Halifax County, the community held a moment of silence and displayed a No. 57 jersey during the pregame ceremony in his honor.

Heritage had a tough start on the road in West Virginia but got a chance to bounce back with a matchup against Appomattox County.

Tunstall’s football team, known for scoring over 40 points in each of their first two games, faced a tough challenge early in the season against Gretna.

Altavista faced Lord Botetourt in a matchup that showcased the Cavaliers’ strength and the Colonels’ fighting spirit.

The Knights came out hoping to put on a show for the home stand under coach Jack Baker’s renewed energy.

Glenvar football got off to a strong start on homecoming night against Cave Spring.

Hidden Valley is trying to find its footing under first-year coach Bud Tolliver, but the visiting Northside Vikings showed no issues finding their stride.

Floyd County set the tone early with their band as the Buffaloes took a 10-0 lead against Blacksburg.

The Christiansburg Blue Demons hosted the William Byrd Terriers on a cool Friday night.

Week 3 of the high school football season brings one of the most intriguing matchups so far: Patrick Henry at Franklin County.

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

In Moneta, Auburn and VHSL newcomer SMLCA faced off for the first time in an intriguing matchup.

In a Mountain Empire match-up, Fort Chiswell visited George Wythe, where the Maroons honored their boys and girls state champion basketball teams.

Grayson County and Carroll County faced off in a highly anticipated game.

In Vinton, William Byrd took on Hidden Valley.

Roanoke County saw an exciting clash as Northside took on Cave Spring.

Martinsville faced Magna Vista in a rivalry game that is no longer a district matchup but still highly anticipated.

The Franklin County Eagles aimed to start the season strong, hoping to win back-to-back games for the first time since spring 2021.

Coach Jack Baker led James River to Blacksburg for the first-ever meeting between the two schools.

On paper, one of the more intriguing matchups was Brookville at Alleghany.

In a Seminole District matchup, E.C. Glass looked sharp in its opener against Salem last week and faced another River Ridge opponent in Patrick Henry, this week.

Amherst hoped to put on a show for its first home game of the season, and the fans were ready for an exciting contest.

Week 2 of 1st and 10 high school football kicked off tonight with a highly anticipated matchup in Moneta.

The Liberty Bulldogs hosted the William Campbell Generals this week and came away with a commanding 50-16 victory.

The Brookville Bees buzzed past the Appomattox Raiders in a close home game, winning by 3 points in a 20-17 game.

Martinsville dominated against Patrick County in a home game, securing a 47-14 victory.

The Franklin County Eagles took on the Bassett Bengals in a home game Friday night, winning 27-19.

Radford secured a 31-20 victory over George Wythe on their home turf, Friday night.

Parry McCluer won against visiting Rockbridge County in a 21-11 game.