The Graham High School (Bluefield, VA) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Glenvar High School (Salem, VA) today at 2:00 PM.

Graham vs Glenvar Game Championship Info:

What: Virginia High School Football Playoffs
Who: Graham vs Glenvar
When: Saturday, December 07, 2024
Bracket: “2024 VHSL Football State Brackets (Virginia) – Class 2 “
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Glenvar vs. Graham: A Clash of Virginia Football Titans

As the 2024-2025 football season winds down, two teams stand out as powerhouses in Virginia’s high school football scene: Glenvar and Graham. Both teams have demonstrated impressive records, dominating their respective regions and creating a buzz in the state. Let’s take a closer look at their achievements, performance metrics, and potential for success as they look toward future matchups.

Glenvar (12-1 Overall, 5-1 Region)

Glenvar, with an overall record of 12-1, has proven themselves to be one of the top teams in Virginia’s Division 2 football scene. Their impressive win percentage of .923 reflects their dominance, particularly in their home games where they remain undefeated with an 8-0 record. On the road, they’ve performed solidly as well, maintaining a 4-1 record, showcasing their resilience in challenging environments.

The Glenvar offense has been potent, averaging 42.6 points per game, including significant contributions from all quarters. The team scores an average of 13.5 points in the first quarter, but their offensive intensity picks up as the game progresses, especially with 19.5 points in the second quarter. However, they do have a notable dip in performance in the later stages, scoring only 5.3 points in the fourth quarter.

Defensively, Glenvar has been exceptional, limiting opponents to just 110 points across the entire season—an average of only 8.5 points per game. This defense-first mentality has contributed to their impressive record and positions them as a tough contender in the state.

Graham (13-0 Overall, 5-0 Region)

On the other side, Graham has gone undefeated with a perfect 13-0 record. Their season has been nothing short of remarkable, with a perfect 1.000 win percentage in both overall and regional play. They have been especially dominant at home, finishing with a 7-0 record. When away from home, their performance has remained stellar, as they maintain a perfect 5-0 road record and 1-0 in neutral games.

Graham’s offensive attack averages 34.8 points per game, with the bulk of their scoring coming in the latter half of games, especially in the fourth quarter, where they average 12.1 points. Their first-quarter output is relatively modest at 8.4 points, but they pick up momentum as the game progresses, with 9.4 points in the second quarter and 8.0 points in the third.

Defensively, Graham has been just as dominant, allowing only 75 points throughout the season (an average of 5.8 points per game), which gives them one of the most formidable defenses in the state.

Common Opponents

Both teams faced Galax early in the season, and both emerged victorious. Glenvar and Graham each recorded a win against Galax with identical results—34-0 and 52-0—highlighting their ability to dominate common opponents. This sets the stage for an intriguing matchup between the two teams, as both have shown they can control the game against strong competition.

Record Breakdown

Glenvar’s strength has been in their ability to win games at home, where they went 8-0, while Graham, while similarly dominant at home with a 7-0 record, has also maintained perfection on the road, going 5-0 away from their home field. The absence of any losses on Graham’s schedule further emphasizes their consistency and championship-level performance.

Both teams have had a strong showing in the playoffs, with each team holding a 3-0 playoff record. Glenvar’s only loss came in a non-league contest, while Graham’s undefeated streak speaks to their ability to perform in all types of games, including neutral-site games where they remain 1-0.

Key Takeaways

• Glenvar boasts a stellar home record and an offense that can explode in the first half, but they must improve their late-game scoring to compete at the highest level.
• Graham, with a perfect record, has proven to be balanced on both offense and defense, thriving in the second half of games, making them a tough opponent to handle in the latter stages of a contest.

Both teams are incredibly well-coached, with strong defenses and potent offenses that can strike at any moment. The question remains: who will come out on top if these two giants meet in postseason play or future regional matchups? Given their current form and remarkable records, it’s sure to be an exciting and hard-fought battle.