Football Preview: Atlee Raiders vs. Varina Blue Devils
Atlee has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Varina Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m.
Atlee is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest defeat since October 20, 2023 on Friday. They were beaten by Armstrong (Kennedy) 34-7. The Raiders have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Varina had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24.8 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 28-13 win over the Hawks. Given the Blue Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 14th, while the Hawks are ranked 76th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Atlee's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-3. As for Varina, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Atlee took a serious blow against Varina when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 41-3. Will Atlee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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