The William Fleming Colonels look to bounce back at home after a tough opening loss when they host the Varina Blue Devils in a non-conference clash on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Varina enters as one of Virginia’s top-ranked programs, while Fleming hopes to turn the page and pull off an upset in front of their home fans.
Game Details
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Matchup: Varina (Richmond, VA) @ Fleming (Roanoke, VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: William Fleming High School, Roanoke, VA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Varina Blue Devils
Varina begins its 2025 campaign as one of the premier teams in Virginia, ranked #6 in the state and #681 nationally. Known for their speed, defensive toughness, and balanced offensive attack, the Blue Devils aim to prove early they can contend for another deep playoff run.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 681
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State Rank (VA): 6
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Division Rank: 3
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Key to Win: Establish defensive dominance and let their athletes create explosive plays in space.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jordan Lewis – QB
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Malik Thompson – RB
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Xavier Green – WR
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Anthony Roberts – WR
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Caleb Foster – TE
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Marcus Evans – LB
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Brandon White – DB
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Sean Taylor – DB
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Tyrese Daniels – OL
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Cameron Scott – DL
William Fleming Colonels
The Colonels opened the season with a 41-7 loss to Heritage and will now face an even bigger test against Varina. Ranked #81 in Virginia and #4,160 nationally, Fleming will need sharp execution and home-field momentum to compete with the Blue Devils. A strong defensive stand early could give them confidence to hang around.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: 4,160
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State Rank (VA): 81
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Division Rank: 19
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Key to Win: Eliminate turnovers, slow the tempo, and capitalize on every scoring opportunity.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Darius Carter – QB
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Jamal Brown – RB
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Isaiah Moore – WR
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Terrence Jackson – WR/DB
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Jalen Foster – TE/LB
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Kaden Wallace – OL/DL
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Marcus Johnson – LB
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Anthony Clark – DB
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Elijah Davis – DB
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Chris Miller – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Div. Rank | Overall | Home | Away | PF | PA |
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| Varina | 681 | 6 (VA) | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fleming | 4,160 | 81 (VA) | 19 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 7 | 41 |
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