RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Another week of high school football is underway in Central Virginia with the start of week eight! This week features some great matchups such as Monacan (4-3) at James River (5-2), Hermitage (3-2) at Douglas Freeman (6-1) and the 8Sports Blitz Game of the Week Manchester (4-1) at Midlothian (5-0).

8News reporters were at seven games tonight sharing updates and highlights from the fields. Below are images from this week’s games.

Manchester High School skill position players warming up before their matchup against Midlothian High School on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (Photo: Tyler Thrasher)
Clover Hill High School High School players celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Powhatan High School on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (Photo by: Natalie Kalibat)
Clover Hill High School players gathered on the sideline during their game against Powhatan High School on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (Photo: Natalie Kalibat)
Midlothian High School quarterback and center getting practice snaps in before their matchup against Manchester High School on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (Photo: Tyler Thrasher)