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Eagles’ impressive postseason run ends from lopsided loss to Oscar Smith
CHESAPEAKE — Throughout its run to the state playoffs, the Colonial Forge High School football team embraced the role of underdog, beating three higher seeds on the road. For just over a half on Saturday afternoon, the Eagles looked every bit the part, battling...
To reach elusive state title game, Colonial Forge must first tame powerhouse Tigers
The Eagles (10-3) will travel to Chesapeake to face Oscar Smith (13-0) in a VHSL Class 6 state semifinal at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Last one standing: Eagles rout Patriot to move on to state semifinals; Bears succumb to Falcons
Colonial Forge rolls to the Region 6B championship with a comfortable victory over Patriot; Riverbend falls to Briar Woods.
High school football playoff preview: Eagles, Bears seeking regional championships Friday
Colonial Forge will visit Patriot in the Region 6B championship game, while Riverbend hosts Briar Woods for the 5B crown.
High school football roundup: Thomas powers Riverbend to Region 5D title game
The season ended for Massaponax and King George after defeats in the region semifinals.
Ground and pound: Eagles use rushing attack and defense to eliminate Wolverines
Eagles avenge a regular season defeat for the second straight week, ending North Stafford’s impressive season.
Eagles avenge earlier loss to Stafford, advance in Region 6B playoffs
North Stafford, Massaponax and King George also advance in postseason play.
High school football roundup: Indians, Wolverines, Bears earn share of Commonwealth District crown
King George wins fifth straight Battlefield title; Caroline, Spotsylvania close season with victories.
‘By the grace of God’: Caesar back on the court after shocking incident
Fredericksburg Christian School basketball standout suffered cardiac arrest during a game last winter.
Foxes survive Cyclones, move another step closer to fifth straight district title
Foxes look to cement title with wins in final two games over Spotsylvania and Chancellor, respectively.
High school football roundup: Black-Hawks slip past Mountain View in thriller
Riverbend, Courtland, King George and Chancellor also earn district victories.
Indians’ perfect record has a ring to it after comeback win over rival Wolverines
Stafford keeps the Victory Bell to improve to 7-0 on the season; North Stafford falls to 5-2.
Former Caroline basketball coach’s dismissal leaves him and supporters seeking answers
Eddie Freeman was fired after a student and fellow teacher alleged he made inappropriate comments.
High school football roundup: Wolverines edge Bears in Commonwealth thriller
Brooke Point, Caroline, Colonial Forge, Courtland and King George also picked up big district victories in Fredericksburg area action.
High school football roundup: Gray’s sprint propels Stafford to first win over Colonial Forge since 2011
King George, Mountain View North Stafford and Spotsylvania also earn big district wins.
High school football roundup: Spotsylvania earns emotional win on the road
Caroline improves to 3-0 for the first time since 2007.
Flying high: Resilient Eagles remain perfect after hard-fought victory over Patriot
Colonial Forge scored 21 unanswered points to hand the Pioneers their first defeat in a battle of Region 6B contenders.
‘My forever QB1’: Spotsylvania High School football coach’s family mourning son’s death
Trevor Reid, 21, died in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Spotsylvania County.
High school football roundup: Jackets stage late rally to clip Eagles
North Stafford snaps 13-game losing streak with rout of Courtland; Caroline pulls away in second half to earn win over Spotsylvania.
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