Reidsville now prepares to defend 2-AA state title as playoffs begin Friday

Patrick County captured the Piedmont District tournament championship in five sets Saturday afternoon at Bassett.

Contest will determine playoff seeding; rescheduled for 6 p.m. today

The Appomattox defense finally made a stop against the Dan River rushing attack, giving the Raiders a 28-26 victory and ensured Appomattox a share of the Dogwood District title and a berth in the Region B Division 2 playoffs.

Brookville at Jefferson Forest and G-Dub at Fleming top the list of games this week. Staunton River still has a chance to get into the playoffs if they can win against Northside. Check back for scores and highlights. Don’t forget to make sure we’ve got your team’s score. You can call 540-981-9126.

Eagles close the regular season at William Fleming, but may not need a win to make the playoffs

Trojans dispatch No. 5-seeded Bassett in semifinals of Piedmont District tournament

A look at this weekend’s football games for Danville area teams.

Aaron Nelson finished 16th at last week’s 3-A Mideast Regional

Cougars finish season 7-14-2; Panthers finish 8-11-2

Finals to be held Saturday at N.C. State

RHS looks to wrap up Mid-State crown

RCHS won last year’s meeting, 46-45

Win or lose, week 10 highlighted some outstanding individual efforts.

Philadelphia tied the game at four in the bottom of the eighth inning, but the Yankees pulled away for the win with a three-run ninth inning.

Morehead closes the season against Rockingham County Friday night

RHS’s winning streak now stands at 42.

Francie Trent finishes the season at 21-1

George Washington gave up four touchdowns to Franklin County on special teams, allowing Franklin County to escape Danville with a 41-32 victory and the outright Western Valley District title.

Chatham junior quarterback Cam McClellan scored on a touchdown run on the Cavaliers’ first play in the second overtime, sending Chatham to a thrilling 28-22 homecoming victory Friday night in a Dogwood District matchup.

The top games this week include Gretna at Appomattox, Franklin Co. at George Washington, and Nelson Co. at Chatham. Check back later for final scores and wrapups. If you have your teams final score and don’t see it listed here, you can call 540-981-9126 to report the score.

Chatham’s players — despite being winless entering Friday’s homecoming game against Nelson County — are hungry to prove that they are better despite the record.

Reidsville’s Francie Trent, McMichael’s Masey DeMoss will be competing

The first mention of it came Sunday. While going over the plan for the week, coach Al Groh briefly reminded his team of what went down in Durham last year — a 31-3 loss to Duke.

Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer tried to set the record straight during his Tuesday news conference. Yes, he thought the referees failed to call some illegal cut blocks in the Hokies’ 28-23 loss to Georgia Tech on Oct. 17. No, he didn’t think the missed calls cost his team the game.

Lady Cougars lose to Chapel Hill, Lady Phoenix beaten by Cardinal Gibbons Tuesday night

Fridayfootball.com’s Week 9 saw its share of outstanding performances. Here are three of the best.

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — DeSean Jackson scored on a 67-yard run and a 57-yard reception, both in the first half. His night might have been perfect if his tender right ankle hadn’t messed up his touchdown tap dance.

RHS tennis falls in first round of 2-A Duals

Morehead, which drops to 2-7, faces Northern Guilford Friday night