Nick Miller found Ted Jennings on a slant route and the junior receiver did the rest, bouncing off defenders into the end zone, giving the two-time defending state champion Hawks a 28-22 overtime victory over Buckingham in the semifinals of the Region B Division 2 tournament Saturday afternoon.

Next opponent not known; SouthWest Edgecombe and Jacksonville-Northside square off Saturday night

This marks the third consecutive year that three teams from the Dogwood advanced to postseason play. Each year, both Gretna and Appomattox advanced in Division 2, and Altavista replaces William Campbell as the Dogwood representative in Division 1.

R.J. Myers capped off his Dan River football career with a season-high 22 tackles and two rushing touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 34-0 victory in the regular season finale against Pittsylvania County rival Chatham on Saturday afternoon in Chatham.

Osbourn’s football team followed a 14-point first quarter with a 14-point second to defeat GW-Danville 56-15 on Saturday in the first round of a Northwest Region Division 5 playoff game.

Other NCHSAA state playoff results

Reidsville faces Bunn in second round

The rain has changed some start times and locations, but we’ve got all the information for you. Check back for scores on tonight’s games.

George Washington High School’s Division 5 Northwest Region playoff game against Osbourn has been postponed from tonight to 7 p.m. Saturday, and will now be played as part of a triple-header at Liberty-Bealeton High School.

A preview of this weekend’s Danville-area football action.

Once a battle between top two Dogwood District teams, Grenta vs. William Campbell is for bragging rights this season.

The 2009 regular season drew to a close Friday, and the last night of the season was jam-packed with the kind of outstanding performances that graced play all year.

Panthers set to return a lot of skill next season

Rams head into postseason on 43-game winning streak

Reidsville has won 43 straight games and back-to-back 2-AA title

Phoenix lost to Eagles during the regular season

William Fleming scored 21 unanswered points to take a 24-14 Western Valley District victory over the Eagles Saturday in the district finale for both teams at Patrick Henry High School.

Morehead, Rockingham combine for 181 points the past 2 meetings

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

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

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

RCHS won last year’s meeting, 46-45

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

Morehead closes the season against Rockingham County Friday night

RHS’s winning streak now stands at 42.

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.