Games and Players to Watch in Week 5
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Week 5 has some big matchups for teams looking to win their districts and make a playoff push. Below are some matchups in central and western Virginia that are worth noting and some players to watch. Rustburg Red Devils (4-0)…
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Continue ReadingWeek 5 has some big matchups for teams looking to win their districts and make a playoff push. Below are some matchups in central and western Virginia that are worth noting and some players to watch.
Rustburg Red Devils (4-0) vs Jefferson Forest Cavaliers (4-0)
9/22, 7:00 pm
Battle of two undefeated Seminole District teams, the winner of this game will be in a position to control their own destiny in the Seminole District as both are yet to play the undefeated Liberty Christian Bulldogs later in the season. Players to Watch – Josiah Bell Josiah Bell 6'3" | 205 lbs | QB Jefferson Forest | 2024 VA , Jacob Ford, Michael Knight
Heritage Pioneers (2-1) vs Liberty Christian Bulldogs (3-0)
9/22, 7:00 pm
Another Seminole District matchup where Heritage looking to regain positioning after a tough loss to Jefferson Forest last week. Liberty Christian is playing to be one of two remaining undefeated teams in the Seminole District and is scheduled to play Rustburg on 10/6 and close the season against Jefferson Forest on 11/3. Players to Watch – Gideon Davidsondee Gideon Davidsondee 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Liberty Christian Academy | 2025 VA , Tyler Murray Tyler Murray 6'2" | 270 lbs | OL Liberty Christian | 2024 State VA , Marquis White
Radford Bobcats (5-1) vs Alleghany Mountaineers (4-0)
9/22, 7:00 pm
An important Three Rivers District matchup for the teams as they look to earn a key victory. Two other teams in the district remain undefeated so a victory here will put either team in a great position to win the district. Players to Watch – Desmond Jordan Desmond Jordan 5'11" | 170 lbs | QB Alleghany | 2026 State VA , Mark Hunter Mark Hunter 6'3" | 290 lbs | DL Alleghany | 2026 State VA , Sincere Taylor Sincere Taylor 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR Radford | 2025 State VA , Landen Clark, Brandon Thompson
Sussex Central Tigers (3-1) vs Greensville County Eagles (2-1)
9/22, 7:00 pm
A match-up in the Tri-Rivers District, the Eagles travel to the Tigers in each team’s first district game. The Eagles are coming off a 64-0 loss after putting up 32 and 50 points in their first two games. The Tigers are coming off a 54-8 victory and look to sustain their high-scoring offense against the Eagles. Players to Watch – Rachun Silver, Edward Birchett jr., Mantle Jones Mantle Jones 5'8" | 160 lbs | RB Greensville County | 2025 State VA
Salem Spartans (3-1) vs Patrick Henry Patriots (4-0)
9/22, 7:00 pm
A River Ridge District matchup, the undefeated Patriots travel to the one loss Spartans. The Spartans’ lone loss came against the Liberty Christian Bulldogs in a 21-14 Week 1 contest. Both teams have high-scoring offensives with Salem outscoring their opponents 157-56 and Patrick Henry 165-71. Should be in for a great game here. Player to Watch – Peyton Lewis, Christopher Cole, Troy Brown, Carson Derey Carson Derey 6'3" | 230 lbs | TE Patrick Henry | 2025 State VA