The 2025 high school football season heats up in Central Virginia as the Randolph-Henry Statesmen travel to take on the Nelson County Governors in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking to open their campaigns strong, setting the tone for their seasons ahead.
Game Details
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Matchup: Randolph-Henry (Charlotte Court House, VA) @ Nelson County (Lovingston, VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Nelson County High School, Lovingston, VA
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Randolph-Henry Statesmen
The Statesmen enter 2025 eager to climb the ladder in Virginia football. Ranked #315 in VA, they aim to use a balanced offensive attack and disciplined defense to make a statement on the road in Week 1.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 12,803
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State Rank (VA): 315
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Division Rank: 45
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Key to Win: Control time of possession with the run game and stay physical up front.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jordan Miles – QB
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Marcus Carter – RB
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Isaiah Taylor – RB/LB
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Caleb Watkins – WR
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Jason Booker – WR/DB
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Tyler James – TE/LB
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Xavier Coleman – OL/DL
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David Scott – OL
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Jalen Reese – DL
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Malik Harris – LB
Nelson County Governors
The Governors also start fresh this season, ranked slightly ahead at #304 in Virginia. With home-field advantage in Lovingston, Nelson County will look to establish an aggressive defensive front while leaning on their skill players to break open big plays.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 12,161
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State Rank (VA): 304
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Division Rank: 40
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Key to Win: Use defensive intensity to disrupt Randolph-Henry’s rhythm and capitalize on turnovers.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jayden Clarke – QB
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Elijah Morris – RB
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Tyrell Evans – RB/DB
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Cameron Lee – WR
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DeShawn Brooks – WR
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Hunter Collins – TE/LB
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Steven Walker – OL/DL
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Jamal Green – OL
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Zachary Brown – DL
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Andre Foster – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| Randolph-Henry | 12,803 | 315 (VA) | 45 | 0-0 |
| Nelson County | 12,161 | 304 (VA) | 40 | 0-0 |
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