Hermitage is a perfect 10-0 against J.R. Tucker since September of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Hermitage's defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so J.R. Tucker's offense will have their work cut out for them.
On Friday, Hermitage got the win against Godwin by a conclusive 34-13. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Panthers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 41st, while the Eagles are ranked 141st).
Avery Curtis
| 10/03/25 vs Godwin | 185 |
| 09/26/25 vs Deep Run | 165 |
| 09/19/25 vs Varina | 108 |
| 09/05/25 @ Henrico | 51 |
| 08/28/25 vs Matoaca | 48 |
It was another big night for Avery Curtis, who rushed for 185 yards and one touchdown while picking up 9.7 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 111.4 rushing yards per game. Andre Clarke made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hermitage was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Hermitage didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Tison Brooks, Clarke, and Mj Jackson picked up one apiece. Clarke got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, J.R. Tucker was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 50-0 loss at the hands of Freeman.
The victory made it two in a row for Hermitage and bumps their season record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.0 points over those games. As for J.R. Tucker, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Everything came up roses for Hermitage against J.R. Tucker when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 63-26 victory. In that contest, the Panthers amassed a halftime lead of 42-13, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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