The 2025 high school football season continues in Chesapeake as the Indian River Braves host the Granby Comets in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams open their seasons with high expectations — Granby seeking to establish themselves as contenders in the Hampton Roads area, while Indian River enters with one of the stronger state rankings and home-field advantage.
Game Details
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Matchup: Granby (Norfolk, VA) @ Indian River (Chesapeake, VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Indian River High School, Chesapeake, VA
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Granby Comets
Granby enters the season with optimism, sitting at #138 in Virginia. Known for their speed on the perimeter and aggressive defense, the Comets will look to put pressure on the Braves early. To pull off the road victory, Granby must control turnovers and sustain drives against Indian River’s athletic front seven.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 5,805
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State Rank (VA): 138
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Division Rank: 29
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Key to Win: Limit big plays from Indian River’s offense and establish rhythm in the short passing game.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jordan Matthews – QB
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Malik Carter – RB
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Isaiah Johnson – WR/DB
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Xavier Lee – WR
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Andre Thomas – WR/DB
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Darius Green – LB
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Cameron Ellis – OL/DL
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Nathan Moore – OL
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Terrence Wright – DB
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Corey Harris – LB
Indian River Braves
The Braves enter as one of the top teams in Hampton Roads, ranked #46 in Virginia and #2,683 nationally. Known for their size and athleticism, Indian River will look to dominate the trenches and spread the ball with their balanced offensive attack. Playing at home, the Braves are favorites, but they’ll need to stay disciplined to avoid giving Granby opportunities.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 2,683
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State Rank (VA): 46
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Division Rank: 12
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and capitalize on turnovers to build an early lead.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Chris Daniels – QB
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Elijah Brown – RB
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Jayden Scott – RB/WR
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Marcus Allen – WR
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Devin Carter – WR
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Isaiah Taylor – TE/LB
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Anthony Reed – OL/DL
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Dominic White – OL
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Jamari Clarke – DB
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Terrell Mason – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Granby | 5,805 | 138 (VA) | 29 | 0-0 |
| Indian River | 2,683 | 46 (VA) | 12 | 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.
