PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – This week of high school football brought out packed crowds and a lot of energy, with two games that couldn’t have been more different but were equally entertaining. In one matchup, the defenses stole the spotlight as turnovers piled up, with a bunch of interceptions swinging momentum back and forth all night. Every big play had the crowd on edge, and while the offense struggled, the defensive stands made for a tense, hard fought battle.
The second game flipped the script completely. Fast paced and exciting from the opening kickoff. Touchdowns cam early and often, big plays lit up the field, and fans stayed on their feet until the final whistle. Whether it was the chaos of constant takeaways or the nonstop action of an offensive showcase, both games proved why Friday nights under the lights remain the heartbeat of high school football.