Despite the challenge in front of them, the Lightning never showed any hesitation as they weathered a second half rally by the Eagles to earn their first ever win over their rival, 42-35, on December 11 in Aldie.
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After extending their lead to as many as 12 in the second half, the Panthers saw that lead fade away as the Vikings rallied back. But Potomac Falls didn’t back down as they fought back in the fourth quarter to sneak away with a 62-55 win over Loudoun Valley.
Despite allowing more than 200 yards through the air, the Stone Bridge defense bent but never broke as the Bulldogs held off the Warriors, 21-10, on December 2 in Ashburn, earning them a ticket back to the VHSL Class 5 State championship game.
After jumping out to an early lead, the Huskies played the final quarter from behind, before junior receiver Dawson Pough hauled in the game-winning touchdown with 40 seconds to play to defeat John Champe, 24-21, on November 24 in Leesburg, Virginia.
Tuscarora senior quarterback Tommy Peede rushed for 179 yards and 2 touchdowns, while completing 6 passes for 58 yards and another touchdown, in Tuscarora’s, 28-16, win over the Captains, securing a trip to the VHSL Region 4C championship game.
Despite scoring on just the sixth play from scrimmage, the Pride couldn’t overcome the dual-threat of Loudoun County senior quarterback Aidan Ballve nor the breakaway speed of sophomore running back Montez Dyson, as the Captains cruised past the Pride, 34-21, on November 3 in Leesburg.