The 2025 Virginia high school football season heats up with a non-conference showdown as the Colonial Beach Drifters travel to face the West Point Pointers. Both teams are looking to open their seasons strong and set the tone for the year. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at West Point High School in West Point, VA.
Game Details
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Matchup: Colonial Beach (VA) @ West Point (VA)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: West Point High School – West Point, VA
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Colonial Beach Drifters
The Drifters head into the new season determined to prove themselves after last year’s rebuilding phase. Ranked #13,048 nationally and #326 in Virginia, Colonial Beach will look to bring a tough defensive mindset and balanced attack into this road opener.
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2025 Record: 0-0 (season opener)
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National Rank: #13,048
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State Rank (VA): #326
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Division Rank: #35
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, establish the run game early, and contain West Point’s speed.
Main Squad (Projected Contributors):
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QB1: Young but poised leader, expected to manage the offense.
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RB1: Physical back who can grind out tough yards.
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WR1: Reliable target who stretches the field.
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LB1: Defensive captain tasked with reading West Point’s ground game.
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DB1: Needs to step up in coverage against quick receivers.
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OL/DL Anchor: Critical in winning the battle at the line of scrimmage.
West Point Pointers
The Pointers open their season at home, ranked #11,662 nationally and #286 in Virginia. Known for speed and opportunistic playmaking, West Point will look to feed off the home crowd and use tempo to pressure Colonial Beach.
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2025 Record: 0-0 (season opener)
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National Rank: #11,662
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State Rank (VA): #286
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Division Rank: #23
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Key to Win: Strike fast on offense and win the turnover battle.
Main Squad (Projected Contributors):
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QB1: Dual-threat playmaker with the ability to extend plays.
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RB1: Explosive runner capable of breaking long gains.
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WR1/WR2: Speedy receivers who can stretch the Drifters’ secondary.
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LB1: Sets the tone defensively with physical tackling.
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DL Anchor: Must apply pressure on Colonial Beach’s QB.
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DB1: Defensive back expected to lock down key matchups.
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
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| Colonial Beach | #13,048 | #326 (VA) | #35 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Point | #11,662 | #286 (VA) | #23 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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