The 2025 high school football season rolls into Buckingham County as the Knights host the Madison County Mountaineers in a highly anticipated non-conference battle on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are eager to start the year strong, with Madison County coming off a spirited preseason showing, and Buckingham carrying momentum as one of the top-ranked teams in the region.
Game Details
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Matchup: Madison County (Madison, VA) @ Buckingham (VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Buckingham High School, Buckingham, VA
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Madison County Mountaineers
Madison County enters the 2025 campaign ranked #184 in Virginia and #7,509 nationally. With speed in the backfield and a determined defense, the Mountaineers will look to push the tempo and force Buckingham into mistakes. Their key to staying competitive will be consistent execution in the trenches and minimizing turnovers against a strong Knights squad.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 7,509
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State Rank (VA): 184
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Division Rank: 19
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Key to Win: Control possession with the ground game and capitalize on short fields created by their defense.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Chris Walker – QB
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Jordan Fields – RB
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Malik Harris – WR/DB
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Isaiah Jenkins – WR
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Ryan Carter – TE/LB
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Tyrese Moore – LB
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Cole Anderson – OL/DL
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Devon Greene – OL
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Elijah Banks – DB
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Marcus Hill – DL
Buckingham Knights
Buckingham enters the season with high expectations, ranked #126 in Virginia and #5,477 nationally. Known for their physical rushing attack and strong defense, the Knights will aim to set the tone early at home. Their depth and experience give them an edge, but discipline will be key to avoid giving Madison County momentum.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 5,477
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State Rank (VA): 126
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Division Rank: 10
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Key to Win: Dominate time of possession with their run game and win the battle at the line of scrimmage.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jamal Richardson – QB
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Andre Lewis – RB
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Terrance Powell – RB/WR
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Xavier Johnson – WR
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Caleb Foster – WR/DB
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Michael Ross – LB
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Anthony Carter – OL/DL
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Shawn Thomas – OL
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Derrick Holmes – DB
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Cameron White – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Madison County | 7,509 | 184 (VA) | 19 | 0-0 |
| Buckingham | 5,477 | 126 (VA) | 10 | 0-0 |
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