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Flowers High School plays Wise High School in what FOX 5's Chad Ricardo calls "The Battle for the King of Prince George's County."

Friday Night Lights: Douglass Eagles to battle Potomac Wolverines, other match-ups to watch

The Douglass Eagles will travel to Oxon Hill to do battle with the Potomac Wolverines Friday night. Will the Eagles be able to fly past Potomac and avenge a 12-7 loss at the hands of the Wolverines last year?

Friday Night Lights: DMV football games to watch for

We are midway through the DMV high school football season and the Friday Night Lights are beginning to heat up.  

Plan to split art, music, PE teachers between Alexandria City schools sparks controversy

Criticism is emerging from parents, faculty, staff, and teachers at Alexandria City Public Schools following the district's decision to proceed with a plan to reassign specialized teachers, including those in art, physical education and music.

1-and-1 free throws will be eliminated in high school basketball next year

High school teams will now shoot two free throws for common fouls instead of having to make the first free throw to get a second attempt.

Northwest HS announces new football coach after 2022 brawl

Northwest High School announced Monday the hiring of Warner “Bucky” Clipper Jr. as the new head coach for the high school's football team. 

Uvalde High School wins first home football game of the season

Fans filled the stadium to support the Uvalde High Coyotes, a brief celebration amid the heartache and pain following the shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 children and two teachers.

Teddy Balkind, 10th-grade hockey player, dies from cut on neck by skate

Police and school officials say Teddy Balkind fell to the ice during Thursday's game and the other player was unable to stop, resulting in a collision.

T.C. Williams High School football team adjusting during the pandemic

Typically, the high school football season has been over for months at this point, but in Virginia, it’s just getting started after a COVID-19 delay.

Virginia high school football's shortened season creating challenges for players, families

The upcoming high school football season in Virginia will look different than any we’ve seen before. It’s now scheduled to start later than usual and be more condensed too, which is creating new challenges for some players, especially seniors who hope to play at the next level.

Virginia public high school football won’t be played this fall

While public school districts in Virginia ponder whether they will open with in-person or with virtual classes this fall, one thing is for certain: high school football will not be played.