The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy (Moneta, VA) travels to face Riverheads (Staunton, VA) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This game features the Ospreys opening their season on the road against one of Virginia’s most consistent powerhouse programs, the Gladiators.
Game Details
-
Matchup: Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys @ Riverheads Gladiators
-
Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
-
Location: Riverheads High School, Staunton, VA
-
Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
Fans can purchase digital tickets through GoFan or stream the game live on the NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year).Watch here: Start your free trial today
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys
The Ospreys begin their 2025 campaign looking to make a statement against one of the state’s toughest opponents. Ranked #273 in Virginia, SMLCA will need strong fundamentals and disciplined play to stay competitive against Riverheads’ size and tradition.
-
2025 Record: 0-0
-
National Rank: 11,070
-
State Rank (VA): 273
-
Key to Win: Limit turnovers, win time of possession, and capitalize on any Riverheads mistakes.
Main Squad (Projected):
-
Matthew Davis – QB
-
Jordan Collins – RB
-
Caleb Fisher – WR/DB
-
Isaiah Carter – WR
-
Logan Bennett – LB
-
Ethan Ward – OL/DL
-
Micah Johnson – TE/LB
-
Ryan Peters – DB
-
Levi Brown – OL
-
Daniel Ortiz – DL
Riverheads Gladiators
Riverheads, one of Virginia’s most storied programs, enters the 2025 season with its sights set on another dominant run. Ranked #59 in Virginia and #4 in Division, the Gladiators are at home and heavily favored. Their physical ground game and relentless defense remain the formula for success.
-
2025 Record: 0-0
-
National Rank: 3,504
-
State Rank (VA): 59
-
Division Rank: 4
-
Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and establish their trademark power rushing attack early.
Main Squad (Projected):
-
Hunter Brooks – QB
-
Wyatt Coleman – RB
-
Jackson Reed – FB/LB
-
Connor Miller – RB/DB
-
Mason Hill – WR
-
Aiden Thomas – OL/DL
-
Blake Sanders – LB
-
Carter Jennings – TE/LB
-
Eli Foster – OL
-
Grant Holloway – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Mountain Lake Christian Acad. | 11,070 | 273 (VA) | 0-0 |
| Riverheads | 3,504 | 59 (VA) | 0-0 |
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.
