Football Game Preview: Northside Vikings vs. William Byrd Terriers + How To Watch

For the first time this season, Northside will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the William Byrd Terriers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Northside 11, William Byrd 12.2) so any points scored will be well earned.

On Friday, Northside earned an 18-7 win over Rappahannock.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for William Byrd, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in September. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 35-7 victory over Radford. The Terriers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 28 points or more this season.

William Byrd's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.7 points on average over those games. As for Northside, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.

Northside lost to William Byrd at home by a decisive 28-13 margin in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.