Football Game Preview: Martinsville Bluestreaks vs. Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon Knights

The Martinsville Bluestreaks will challenge the Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon Knights at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Martinsville has given up an average of 29.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Last Saturday, Martinsville came up short against Milford/Cissna Park and fell 46-36.

Meanwhile, Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon had to start their season on the road back in August, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were outmatched by Oblong and fell 43-6.

Martinsville's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

Everything came up roses for Martinsville against Blue Ridge/DeLand-Weldon when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 68-22 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bluestreaks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.