The Cavaliers trailed undefeated James Monroe by as many as 13 points in the second quarter.

LCA defeated Kettle Run in the Class 3 state title game, 42-6. This means the Bulldogs got back-to-back Class 3 titles!

"I trusted my coaches pitching calls so I knew if I hit my spots, my defense would have my back," Compton said.

It was 45 degrees and raining at Heritage’s practice on Tuesday. While some teams may move inside, the Pioneers suffered through, building character, confidence, and motivation, all in preparation for Saturday’s Class 3 State Championship game.

Lord Botetourt beat LCA on Saturday 24-22 to head to its second straight Class 3 State Championship game. The Cavaliers will travel to Lafayette High School in Williamsburg next Saturday for the title.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - The Heritage High School Pioneers are pretty much on the same page for the 2019 season. Heritage will get a big test right off the bat when Vance High School out of Charlotte, North Carolina, plays them a visit on Friday night. With the 2018 championship in the rearview, Heritage still has leaders on the team who have been in tough games. "That's what's great about high school football. You plug in the guys you have, you work them to death from January to July, you rely on your culture," Bradley said.