Altavista hadn't done well against Riverheads recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Colonels secured a 29-25 W over the Gladiators. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Colonels' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia football rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Gladiators are ranked 76th).
Cooper Brooks threw for 83 yards on six of 12 attempts. On the ground, Jacorion Davis rushed for 48 yards.
Despite the loss, Riverheads still got an impressive performance from Preston McCauley, who rushed for 52 yards and a pair of TDs. Jackson Fitzgerald helped out on the ground, rushing for 92 yards.
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| 09/05/25 - Home | 29-25 W |
| 04/09/21 - Away | 13-58 L |
| 11/17/18 - Neutral | 7-65 L |
| 11/17/17 - Neutral | 0-49 L |
| 11/20/15 - Neutral | 0-41 L |
The win got Altavista back to even at 1-1. As for Riverheads, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Altavista will take on Lord Botetourt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Riverheads, they will challenge Stuarts Draft at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Gladiators' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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