CHARLOTTESVILLE -- As the Millbrook Pioneers huddled together for the final time this football season, Jordan Hartman stood off to the side and slapped the side of his helmet.
Whatever the outcome of tonight's Group AA, Division 3 quarterfinal matchup between Millbrook and host Goochland, it's a good bet neither coach will have any complaints about poor field conditions playing a factor.
STEPHENS CITY -- All Sherando High School kicker Justin Haines wanted was one more chance. His teammates got it for him, and the junior made the most of it in Friday night's regular-season football finale.
FRONT ROYAL -- Two weeks ago, James Wood spoiled Millbrook's Senior Night with a thrilling five-set win. It was the Colonels' first win over Millbrook in eight matches, and a loss Millbrook senior Jordan Orndoff said was "devastating."
WINCHESTER -- Handley quarterback Geremi Long said it would take him and the Judges "about five more minutes" to get over their 15-7 win over district rival Millbrook.
FRONT ROYAL -- Heading into Thursday's regular-season finale, Millbrook's volleyball team wanted to pick up momentum before heading into district play.
WINCHESTER -- Millbrook High School made big plays on defense and in the kicking game Friday night, and that was just enough to propel the Pioneers to a 10-7 Northwestern District football victory over Frederick County rival James Wood at Kelican Stadium.