
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 2009, Altavista High School defeated J.I. Burton High School 27-7 to win its first-ever Div. 1 Championship. Essex High School completed a perfect 14-0 season to claim its first Div. 2 crown with a 30-0 win over Radford High School. In Div. 3 Northside High School became the first-ever Roanoke County school to win a VHSL football title with a thrilling 20-17 win over Bruton High School (game stats»). In a rematch of the 2008 Div. 4 final, Broad Run High School finished 14-0 and won its second-straght championship over Amherst County High School, 21-16. (game stats») Phoebus High School defeated Stone Bridge High School 15-10 to claim its second straight Div. 5 crown and a perfect 15-0 season (game stats»). Thomas Dale High School claimed the school's first state football championship with a 35-21 win over Lake Braddock High School in the Div. 6 championship game (game stats»).
Football is the most popular VHSL sport for boys. In 2008, 25,864 boys and 24 girls at 305 schools played football.
First Practice - Aug. 2, 2010
First Contest - Aug. 27, 2010
Contest Limits - 10
District Deadline - Nov. 13, 2010
Region Deadline - Nov. 27, 2010
VHSL Championships
Semi-finals - Dec. 4
Finals - Dec. 11 2010
| Aug 05 10 | Football Handbook Changes |
| Jun 23 10 | Wachovia Cup for Athletics Announced |
| Jun 15 10 | 2009-2010 VHSL Champions |
| Nov 13 10 | Deadline - Football District Contests |
| Nov 27 10 | Deadline - Football Regional Contests |
| Dec 11 10 | VHSL Football Championships |
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 »
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 »
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»
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.
note: MVP is currently working with your IT dept to import student data. If you have not yet provided your IT contact to Joyce Sisson, please send it to jsisson@vhsl.org.
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