Virginia Beach, Va. – Despite a steady rain shower, ten Beach District high school football teams took the field Friday night to close out the regular season. While some squads fought for the final playoff berths, others entered the postseason already locked in.
Frank Cox dominates First Colonial
Frank Cox rolled to a decisive 48‑8 victory over longtime rival First Colonial. AJ Hudson opened the game with a kickoff return touchdown, and Tyre Jefferies added three rushing scores to fuel the Falcons’ win. The victory improves Cox’s record to 9‑1, and the team heads into the Region 5A playoffs riding a seven‑game winning streak.
Floyd Kellam surges past Princess Anne
Floyd Kellam used a dominant first half to pull away from Princess Anne, finishing with a 49‑14 triumph. After establishing a 14‑0 lead early, the Knights continued to excel on both offense and defense in the second quarter, entering halftime up 35‑0. The win brings Kellam to a 7‑3 record and adds momentum heading into the postseason.
Landstown edges Bayside in a nail‑biter
In a tightly contested matchup, Landstown edged Bayside 22‑21. Both teams finish the regular season at 6‑4 and will travel next week for the first round of the playoffs.
Other district results
Friday’s scores also included Salem’s 42‑0 shutout of Kempsville, Ocean Lakes’ 25‑8 win over Tallwood, Bruton’s 40‑14 victory over York, St. Anne’s‑Belfield’s 45‑8 triumph over Nansemond‑Suffolk, and Atlantic Shores’ 52‑9 domination of Isle of Wight Academy.
Upcoming playoff schedule
The first round of the Beach District playoffs begins next week, with matchups set based on the final standings. Teams will travel to their opponents’ fields, and fans are encouraged to support their local schools as the postseason unfolds.
Looking ahead
Beyond the football field, the district’s schools continue to emphasize the importance of teamwork, discipline, and community involvement. Coaches and administrators stress that the lessons learned on the gridiron translate to academic success and character development for student‑athletes.
Stay tuned for updates on playoff results, player highlights, and community celebrations as the Beach District’s football season reaches its climax.
Original reporting: WTKR News 3 (Scripps) – local — read the source article.
