Virginia’s high school football season reaches its climax this week as the state‑wide playoffs begin. Families, alumni and community members across the Commonwealth will gather at local fields to cheer on their teams, many of which entered the postseason with undefeated records and lofty title aspirations.
First‑round matchups by region
Region 6A
(5) Landstown @ (4) L.C. Bird – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(2) Oscar Smith receives a first‑round bye.
Region 5A
(8) Great Bridge @ (1) Green Run – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(5) Floyd Kellam @ (4) Salem – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(6) Hickory @ (3) Frank Cox – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(7) Bayside @ (2) Indian River – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Region 5B
(8) Granby @ (1) Bethel – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(5) Nansemond River @ (4) Warwick – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(6) Norview @ (3) Maury – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(7) Woodside @ (2) King’s Fork – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Region 4A
(8) Grafton @ (1) Lafayette – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(5) Denbigh @ (4) Smithfield – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(6) Churchland @ (3) Warhill – Thursday, 7:00 p.m.
(7) Hampton @ (2) Phoebus – Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Region 3A
(8) I.C. Norcom @ (1) Petersburg – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(5) New Kent @ (4) Tabb – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(6) Colonial Heights @ (3) Booker T. Washington – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(7) Lake Taylor @ (2) Hopewell – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Region 2A
(6) Southampton @ (3) King William – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(7) Nottoway @ (2) Poquoson – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
Region 1A
(6) Northampton @ (3) Northumberland – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
VISAA Division II
(4) Atlantic Shores @ (1) Roanoke Catholic – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
(3) Nansemond‑Suffolk @ (2) Blue Ridge – Friday, 7:00 p.m.
These matchups represent the first round of a massive 757‑team tournament that will whittle the field down to state champions in each classification. The schedule gives parents, coaches and local supporters a clear view of when and where to watch their hometown teams compete.
Many of the top‑seeded programs—Green Run, Bethel, Lafayette, the Bruins and Indian River—entered the playoffs unbeaten, underscoring the high level of competition across the Commonwealth. Meanwhile, defending champions Oscar Smith, Maury and Lake Taylor will look to protect their titles against hungry challengers.
High school football remains a cornerstone of community life in Virginia, bringing together families, churches and local businesses. Game nights often double as fundraisers for school programs and provide a wholesome outlet for youth to develop teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship—values that align with the traditions of strong families and faith‑centered neighborhoods.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, respect local traffic patterns and support the student‑athletes with positive cheers. As the playoffs progress, the excitement will build toward the state championship games, where the remaining teams will vie for the coveted Virginia high school football crown.
Original reporting: WTKR News 3 (Scripps) – local — read the source article.
