Football
DID YOU KNOW - VHSL has conducted football championships since 1920, when Newport News High School defeated Jefferson Senior High School of Roanoke, 14-7, in VHSL's first title football game. Since that time, Hampton High School has won a VHSL-record 17 championships, four of them consecutive (1995-98). A six-division format and power-ratings system were put into place in 1986 to promote more equitable competition between similarly sized schools.
In 2008, Franklin High School defeated Clintwood High School 28-20 to take the Div. 1 Championship. Gretna High School repeated in Div. 2 with a win over Floyd County High School, 35-20. James Monroe High School won a 50-46 thriller over Brookville High School in Div. 3. In Div. 4, Broad Run High School won a defensive battle over two-time defending champion Amherst High School, 13-0. Phoebus High School defeated Dinwiddie High School 37-13 to claim the Div. 5 crown and a perfect 15-0 season and Oscar Smith High School finished undefeated with 54-24 win over Osbourn High School in the Div. 6 championship game. More »
Football is the most popular VHSL sport for boys. In 2008, 25,864 boys and 24 girls at 305 schools played football.
Football News
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Football Events
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Events
- VHSL Cheer Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: VCU-The Siegel Center, Richmond
- VHSL Cross Country Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: Great Meadow, Warrenton
- VHSL Field Hockey Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: National Training Center, Virginia Beach
- R & R Meeting - Initial Plan Date: Nov 17 09 Location: VHSL Office, Lower Conference Room
- VHSL Theatre Festival (A) Date: Dec 07 09 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AA) Date: Dec 08 09 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 5 & 6 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Scott Stadium, University of Virginia
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 1 & 2 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Salem City Stadium
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 3 & 4 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech
- R & R Meeting - Plan Modifications Date: Jan 26 10 Location: VHSL Office, Lower Conference Room
- VHSL Cheer Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: VCU-The Siegel Center, Richmond
- VHSL Field Hockey Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: National Training Center, Virginia Beach
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 3 & 4 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 1 & 2 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Salem City Stadium
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 5 & 6 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Scott Stadium, University of Virginia
- VHSL Theatre Festival (A) Date: Dec 07 09 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AA) Date: Dec 08 09 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 27 10 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 20 10 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Forensics Championships Date: Apr 10 10 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- VHSL Debate Championships Date: Apr 23 10 Location: Lynchburg, VA
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Fredericksburg Date: Nov 09 09 Location: Chancellor H.S., Fredericksburg
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - New Kent Date: Nov 12 09 Location: New Kent H.S., New Kent
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Chesapeake Date: Nov 12 09 Location: Great Bridge H.S., Chesapeake
- VHSL Cheer Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: VCU-The Siegel Center, Richmond
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Bristol Date: Nov 14 09 Location: Virginia H.S., Bristol
- VHSL Field Hockey Championships Date: Nov 14 09 Location: National Training Center, Virginia Beach
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Lynchburg Date: Nov 18 09 Location: Heritage H.S., Lynchburg
- VHSL Swim & Dive Rules Clinic - Alexandria Date: Nov 24 09 Location: West Potomac H.S., Alexandria
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 5 & 6 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Scott Stadium, University of Virginia
- Allstate/VHSL Football Championships - Div. 1 & 2 Date: Dec 12 09 Location: Salem City Stadium
Resources
- » Cast Release Form - Football (PDF, 28.0 KB)
- » Championship Pairings (PDF, 32.0 KB)
- » Event Guide - Football (PDF, 679 KB)
- » Football - Preseason Meeting Requirement (PDF, 13.4 KB)
- » Football Approved Officials Listing (2009) (PDF, 64.5 KB)
- » Football Divisions (2009 and 2010) (PDF, 41.9 KB)
- » Football Master Schedule (PDF, 247 KB)
- » Football Out-of-State Divisions (PDF, 43.3 KB)
- » Football Out-of-State Schedule Report Form (MSWORD, 52.5 KB)
- » Football Playoff Entry Form and Roster (MSWORD, 191 KB)
- » Football Rules Changes (2009) (PDF, 13.3 KB)
- » Football Rules Clinic Powerpoint Presentation (2009) (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 11.8 MB)
- » Football Schedule Report Form (MSWORD, 66.5 KB)
- » Football Signal Chart (PDF, 558 KB)
- » Football Top Ten Ratings (PDF, 21.5 KB)
- » Football Weekly Ratings (PDF, 192 KB)
- » Football Weekly Scores (PDF, 106 KB)
- » Instructions for Taking Online Exams (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 966 KB)
- » Sanctions Approved Listing (PDF, 54.4 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Officials ID Request Form (VND.MS-EXCEL, 206 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- » VHSL Recommended Lightning Guidelines (PDF, 47.0 KB)
- More Resources
- » Championship Pairings (PDF, 32.0 KB)
- » Event Guide - Football (PDF, 679 KB)
- » Football - Preseason Meeting Requirement (PDF, 13.4 KB)
- » Football Approved Officials Listing (2009) (PDF, 64.5 KB)
- » Football Divisions (2009 and 2010) (PDF, 41.9 KB)
- » Football Master Schedule (PDF, 247 KB)
- » Football Out-of-State Divisions (PDF, 43.3 KB)
- » Football Rules Changes (2009) (PDF, 13.3 KB)
- » Football Rules Clinic Powerpoint Presentation (2009) (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 11.8 MB)
- » Football Signal Chart (PDF, 558 KB)
- » Football Top Ten Ratings (PDF, 21.5 KB)
- » Football Weekly Ratings (PDF, 192 KB)
- » Football Weekly Scores (PDF, 106 KB)
- » Instructions for Taking Online Exams (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 966 KB)
- » Sanctions Approved Listing (PDF, 54.4 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- » VHSL Recommended Lightning Guidelines (PDF, 47.0 KB)
- More Resources
- » Football Signal Chart (PDF, 558 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- More Resources
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Sportsmanship
Respect! That's what good sportsmanship is all about - plain and simple. VHSL schools are solid in their commitment to conducting their programs in a manner which reflects positively on their schools and communities. Before purchasing a ticket to a VHSL event, please make sure you are aware of our event standards. Read more »
Register PFAC Events
If your school is hosting or participating in a "VHSL Play for a Cure (PFAC)" event, let us know so that we can add you to the list. Email or Lora Bickley or Joyce Sisson. For a current list of schools, click here »
Cash for Quotes
Schools Earn up to $10,000!
VHSL corporate partner Allstate Insurance helps to underwrite many of the costs of state-level programs. They have also initiated a new fundraiser which can directly benefit your school. For every auto insurance quote written between now and December 1, 2009, Allstate Insurance will donate $5 (up to $10,000) to your school. More»
Location
1642 State Farm Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA 22911-8609
Take 29 south into Charlottesville to the 250-East Bypass toward Richmond. Drive approximately four miles on 250. After you pass the Pantops Shopping Center (Applebees, Giant, Starbucks, Liberty Gas Station), turn RIGHT onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
I-64 West to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn right on Rt. 250. At the fourth light, turn Left on State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Contact us
- Phone: 434-977-8475
- Fax: 434-977-5943
- Email: info@vhsl.org
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