Local High School Football Playoff Preview: Ben Cates Heritage and Rustburg Look for Upset Wins on the Road
Key points:
- Ben Cates Heritage and Rustburg on the road for upset wins in the playoffs
- Six other area teams aim to start the playoffs on a high note by winning at home
- Five-week playoff format with state title games on Dec. 9
Virginia High School League kicks off Friday, with teams like Jefferson Forest, Heritage, and E.C. Glass vying for wins. After facing adversity, Jefferson Forest aims to overcome previous setbacks against GW-Danville. Likewise, Appomattox, under coach Doug Smith’s leadership, hopes to overcome a tough season start. Heritage, fielding a young team, prepares to take on Turner Ashby, while E.C. Glass readies to host Sherando. Playoffs promise steep challenges, but teams are eager to showcase their toughness and determination to advance. As the playoffs heat up, only the winning teams will continue their gridiron journey.
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