Loudoun Valley’s quest for their third straight state title fell short when the Dukes scored with 23 seconds left in regulation to avenge their 2023 and 2024 losses, defeating the Vikings 2-1 to claim the VHSL Class 4 State championship.
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The Pride defense held the Spartans to negative rushing yards in the second half, giving the Heritage offense room to complete the comeback, 26-18.
Although the match was tied 1-1 after a close couple of sets, Loudoun County sealed the 25-19, 21-25, 25-19, 25-12 victory by taking over in the third and fourth sets for their 19th region title.
In their fourth meeting of the 2025 season, the Rams took down the Panthers—25-20, 25-19, 25-20—to claim their third straight region championship.
University of Richmond redshirt senior defensive lineman Matei Fitz (Tuscarora/2021) recorded a sack in the Spiders’ 31-24 win over the Hoyas. Georgetown University senior receiver Jimmy Kibble (Loudoun County/2022) caught a 17-yard touchdown pass in the loss.
Riverside senior Thomas Rae placed second at the VHSL Class 5 State championship, leading the Rams to a top 10 team finish.