The 2025 Virginia high school football season features a marquee non-conference showdown as the James Madison Warhawks host the Stone Bridge Bulldogs on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs are among the state’s strongest and will look to set the tone for a promising season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Stone Bridge (Ashburn, VA) vs James Madison (Vienna, VA)
○ Date & Time: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: James Madison High School, Vienna, VA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Stone Bridge Bulldogs
The Bulldogs enter the season ranked #1,080 nationally, #13 in Virginia, and #3 in their division. Known for their physicality and consistent success, Stone Bridge will look to start strong on the road against another top-tier opponent.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,080
○ State Rank: #13 (VA)
○ Division Rank: #3
○ Strengths: Physical defense, experienced roster, proven winning culture
○ Key to Win: Establish the run game and win the battle in the trenches
James Madison Warhawks
The Warhawks open ranked #910 nationally, #10 in Virginia, and #4 in their division. With a balanced roster and home-field advantage, James Madison will aim to defend their turf and showcase why they’re among Virginia’s elite.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #910
○ State Rank: #10 (VA)
○ Division Rank: #4
○ Strengths: Balanced attack, strong secondary, home-field momentum
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively and limit Stone Bridge’s physicality up front
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Bridge Bulldogs | 1,080 | 13 (VA) | 3 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Madison Warhawks | 910 | 10 (VA) | 4 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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