The 2025 high school football season continues with a New River Valley rivalry as the Blacksburg Bruins (Blacksburg, VA) travel to face the Giles Spartans (Pearisburg, VA) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both programs open their seasons looking to build momentum in a non-conference battle with plenty of regional pride on the line.
Game Details
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Matchup: Blacksburg (VA) @ Giles (VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Giles High School, Pearisburg, VA
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Blacksburg Bruins
The Bruins enter 2025 looking for a fresh start after recent rebuilding seasons. Ranked #263 in Virginia and #10,831 nationally, Blacksburg has a roster with a mix of young talent and veteran leadership. Their challenge will be matching Giles’ physical style of play on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,831
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State Rank (VA): #263
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Division Rank: #45
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Key to Win: Establish consistency on offense and win the battle up front against Giles’ tough line play.
Main Squad
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Ethan Collins – QB
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Logan Bryant – RB/LB
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Jordan Miller – RB/DB
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Caleb Foster – WR/DB
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Aiden Roberts – WR/LB
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Tyler McCoy – TE/LB
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Cole Martin – OL/DL
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Zachary Price – OL/DL
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Mason Taylor – LB
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Connor Davis – DB
Giles Spartans
The Spartans kick off 2025 aiming to reassert themselves as a tough competitor in the region. Ranked #243 in Virginia and #10,151 nationally, Giles relies on physical defense and disciplined execution on both sides of the ball. Playing at home gives them an edge as they face the Bruins under the Friday night lights.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #10,151
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State Rank (VA): #243
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Division Rank: #16
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Key to Win: Control the pace with their run-heavy offense and force Blacksburg into mistakes.
Main Squad
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Dylan Anderson – QB
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Landon Cox – RB/LB
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Brady Williams – RB/DB
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Hunter Long – WR/DB
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Jace McDaniel – WR/LB
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Tucker Hall – TE/LB
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Matthew Johnson – OL/DL
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Chase Walker – OL/DL
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Brody Jenkins – LB
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Isaiah Turner – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Blacksburg | #10,831 | #263 (VA) | 0-0 |
| Giles | #10,151 | #243 (VA) | 0-0 |
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