The 2025 Virginia high school football season heats up with a Smyth County rivalry clash as the Marion Scarlet Hurricanes visit the Chilhowie Warriors on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams enter Week 2 with different starts—Marion looking to bounce back after a tough loss, while Chilhowie hopes to keep momentum rolling after a narrow opening win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Marion (VA) @ Chilhowie (VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Chilhowie High School, Chilhowie, VA
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Marion Scarlet Hurricanes
The Scarlet Hurricanes (0-1) opened the season with a 34-21 loss to Holston but showed offensive promise, putting up three touchdowns in the contest. Ranked #12,275 nationally and #306 in Virginia, Marion will need to tighten its defense to avoid giving up big plays against Chilhowie.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #12,275
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State Rank (VA): #306
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Key to Win: Protect the football, limit penalties, and win the battle in the trenches.
Main Squad
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Ethan Smith – QB
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Jayden Hall – RB/DB
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Logan Wilson – WR/DB
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Chris Blevins – LB
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Andrew Pruitt – OL/DL
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Dylan Haga – WR
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Zachary Taylor – TE/LB
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Matthew Louthan – RB/FS
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Jacob Price – OL/DL
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Caleb Farris – DB/KR
Chilhowie Warriors
The Warriors (1-0) come into this matchup with confidence after edging Tazewell 10-9 in a defensive battle to open the season. Ranked #11,799 nationally and #290 in Virginia, Chilhowie’s defense looks ready to carry the team while the offense works on finding more consistency.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #11,799
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State Rank (VA): #290
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Key to Win: Maintain defensive discipline and capitalize on Marion’s turnovers.
Main Squad
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Carson Fields – QB
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Mason Henderson – RB/LB
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Tanner Horne – WR/DB
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Luke Cregger – OL/DL
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Hayden Davis – TE/LB
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Gavin Lewis – RB/FS
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Connor Blevins – OL/DL
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Jordan Repass – DB/KR
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Eli Atwood – WR/CB
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Cole Harrison – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Marion | #12,275 | #306 | 0-1 |
| Chilhowie | #11,799 | #290 | 1-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
