The 2025 Virginia high school football season heats up in Week 1 as Stuarts Draft Cougars hit the road to take on the Central Woodstock Falcons in a non-conference battle. Both teams enter the season opener hungry to establish an early rhythm and set the tone for a strong campaign. Kickoff is set for Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Central High School – Woodstock.
Game Details
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Matchup: Stuarts Draft (VA) @ Central Woodstock (VA)
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Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Central High School – Woodstock, VA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Stuarts Draft Cougars
The Cougars open the 2025 season with plenty to prove after a strong 2024 campaign. Ranked #7,354 nationally and #176 in Virginia, Stuarts Draft will lean on discipline, experience, and its trademark physicality. Establishing the run early and maintaining defensive toughness will be key to staying competitive on the road.
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2025 Record: 0-0 (season opener)
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National Rank: #7,354
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State Rank (VA): #176
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Division Rank: #18
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Key to Win: Pound the ground game, keep drives alive, and force turnovers against Central’s speedy offense.
Main Squad (Projected Contributors):
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QB1: Dual-threat leader expected to balance run-pass attack.
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RB1: The workhorse of the offense, tasked with setting the tone.
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WR1: Reliable target for key third-down conversions.
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OL Leader: Protects the QB and controls the trenches.
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LB1: Defensive enforcer who will need to contain Central’s playmakers.
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DB1: Key matchup piece against Central’s passing threats.
Central Woodstock Falcons
Central Woodstock begins its 2025 season at home with confidence after consistently ranking among the top 100 programs in Virginia. Ranked #4,336 nationally and #92 in Virginia, the Falcons bring speed, balance, and home-field advantage into this matchup. With depth at skill positions, Central aims to overwhelm opponents with tempo and explosive plays.
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2025 Record: 0-0 (season opener)
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National Rank: #4,336
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State Rank (VA): #92
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Division Rank: #6
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Key to Win: Start fast on offense, limit turnovers, and use defensive speed to bottle up Stuarts Draft’s rushing attack.
Main Squad (Projected Contributors):
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QB1: Leader of the offense with big-play passing ability.
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RB1: Shifty runner capable of breaking long gains.
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WR1/WR2: Stretch-the-field threats who can attack Stuarts Draft’s secondary.
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DL Anchor: Disrupts the backfield and controls the line.
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LB1/LB2: Tackling machines tasked with stopping the Cougars’ run game.
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DB1: Ballhawk defender with shutdown potential.
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Record | PF | PA |
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| Stuarts Draft | #7,354 | #176 (VA) | #18 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Woodstock | #4,336 | #92 (VA) | #6 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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