A longtime Chester-area rivalry renews as the L.C. Bird Skyhawks face off against the Thomas Dale Knights in a Saturday morning non-conference clash. Both schools are looking to make an early statement in the Virginia high school football season.
Game Details
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Matchup: L.C. Bird (Chesterfield, VA) @ Thomas Dale (Chester, VA)
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Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 11:00 AM
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Location: Thomas Dale High School, Chester, VA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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L.C. Bird Skyhawks
The Skyhawks opened the season with a tough 19-0 loss, struggling to find offensive rhythm against a stout defense. Quarterback Brysen Lewis and running back Tyrell Allen will need to step up if Bird hopes to turn things around. Defensively, linebacker Marcus West continues to anchor the unit with strong tackling.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: 3,090
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Virginia Rank: 54
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Key to Win: Establish an early run game and pressure Thomas Dale’s quarterback to slow down the Knights’ offense.
Main Squad
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#5 Brysen Lewis – QB
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#6 Tyrell Allen – RB
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#11 Jaylen Tyler – WR
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#21 Marcus West – LB
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#2 Jalen Carter – DB
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#55 Isaiah Grant – OL/DL
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#10 Malik Harris – WR/DB
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#1 Daniel Lewis – OL
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#8 Cameron Brooks – LB
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#3 Anthony Ross – DB
Thomas Dale Knights
Thomas Dale comes in with momentum after a 29-7 victory over Cosby in their opener. Quarterback Wyatt Jessup led a balanced attack, while running back Nj Hines and wide receiver Micah Flowers provided playmaking spark. On defense, Azavion Brown and Marcus Byrd helped control the line of scrimmage.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: 2,187
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Virginia Rank: 35
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Key to Win: Keep offensive balance and maintain defensive pressure that shut down Cosby a week ago.
Main Squad
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#10 Wyatt Jessup – QB
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#4 Nj Hines – RB
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#3 Micah Flowers – WR/DB
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#43 Azavion Brown – LB
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#40 Marcus Byrd – DL/LB
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#12 Michael Davis – WR/KR
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#1 Daniel Lewis – OL/DL
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#22 Jordan Scott – DB
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#9 Isaiah Turner – WR
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#15 Cameron Lee – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | Virginia Rank | Overall Record |
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| L.C. Bird Skyhawks | 3,090 | 54 | 0-1 |
| Thomas Dale Knights | 2,187 | 35 | 1-0 |
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