PHOTOS: Hermitage versus Varina in high school football
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Hermitage defenders celebrate after coming up with and interception near the end of the first half.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Hermitage quarterback Corey Morton #12 is sacked by Varina's Christopher Grant #18.
Corey Morton-led Hermitage, Douglas Freeman and Glen Allen got a head start to their respective seasons with victories on Monday, while others are set to debut on Friday and Saturday.
Varina loses the ball in Monday's season opener against Hermitage.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Isiah Reid #9 of Varina eludes #24 Christian Stubbs of of Hermitage after catching a pass.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Varina's #13 Tyrell Harris is pulled down by Hermitage defenders after a short gain.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Hermitage's /#3 Nigel James gains yardage with a run up the middle before being tackled by Carlo Thompson #1 of Varina.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Isiah Reid #9 of Varina eludes #24 Christian Stubbs of of Hermitage after catching a pass.
Hermitage’s Jeramiah Coney (right) collided with Varina’s Curtis Green during the teams’ season opener on Monday. The Panthers won 9-0, and the victory could have a dramatic impact on who makes the playoffs.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Hermitage coach David Bedwell talks with quarterback Brock Schaeffer during a timeout.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Hermitage coach David Bedwell talks with his offensive during a timeout.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Hermitage coach David Bedwell gives instructions to his team.
Varina took on Hermitage at Varina High School, Monday 2/22/2021, in the first game of the season for both schools. Hermitage running back Nigel James #3 is tackled by Varina defenders after a short gain.
The Hermitage High football program and coach David Bedwell announced their return to local prominence Monday night, beating defending Class 5…