Two of the region’s stingiest defenses meet Friday night in Richmond as North Carolina’s Grimsley travels to face Virginia’s Varina in a high-stakes interstate showdown.
The Grimsley Whirlies (5-0) will put their remarkable 36-game winning streak on the line Friday night when they travel to Richmond to face the Varina Blue Devils (4-0-1) in a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. This nonconference interstate matchup features two programs riding waves of dominance, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
• Watch: Grimsley vs. Varina football is livestreaming on NFHS Network
Grimsley, which has not lost since a 44-27 defeat to Weddington in November 2023, has allowed just 16 total points through five games this season, including two shutouts and last week’s 63-0 demolition of Western Guilford.
Varina has been equally impressive, surrendering only 13 combined points over its last two victories, including a 49-7 rout of Henrico.
Friday’s contest serves as a rematch of last season’s meeting, when Grimsley edged Varina 21-14 in Greensboro.
Opening kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, October 2 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.
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What: Two of the region’s stingiest defenses meet Friday night in Richmond as North Carolina’s Grimsley travels to face Virginia’s Varina in a high-stakes interstate showdown
When: Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, October 2
Where: Varina High School | Richmond, Virginia
Watch: Watch Grimsley vs. Varina live on the NFHS Network