Hermitage (Richmond, Va.) at Varina (Richmond, Va.)
The Varina defense will need to gang-tackle Hermitagebeast Derrick Green in Friday's matchup.
Photo by Dan Trevino
This No. 1-vs.-No. 2 matchup in Richmond could develop into a defensive struggle of sorts. Hermitage has allowed just seven points in its first two games and Varina surrendered only one touchdown in each of its first two outings. Hermitage has won the last four meetings in the series by a combined total of only 32 points.
View photos of Hermitage's season-opening win over Fork Union Military AcademyHermitage's top player is MaxPreps Top 100 recruit
Derrick Green, a 6-foot, 218-pound running back who had more than 2,000 rushing yards and scored 25 touchdowns as a junior. Varina has one of the nation's top defensive back prospects in
Tim Harris, a 6-2, 173-pound Virginia commit, and will host its crosstown rival in one of the state's most titanic matchups.
Mitch Stephens: Hermitage 19, Varina 10
Steve Montoya: Hermitage 21, Varina 7
Stephen Spiewak: Hermitage 17, Varina 7
Kevin Askeland: Hermitage 14, Varina 7
Leland Gordon: Varina 21, Hermitage 20
Jamie DeMoney: Hermitage 24, Varina 12