Recent history showed the games between Varina and Hermitage would be decided in the fourth quarter. This year's edition was a close first half and the top ranked Blue Devils pulling away in the second half of a 33-10 win over the 9th ranked Panthers.

"Too many penalties, stupid flags," Varina Head Coach Marcus Lewis said after the game. "First half I don't think we played Varina football, 2nd half we definitely settle down and played football."

Hermitage opened the scoring in the first quarter on a 33 yard field goal. The big play on the drive was a Avery Curtis 41 yard run.

Varina took the lead for the first time on the night on a Michael Farley nine yard touchdown run. The Blue Devils led 6-3 after the missed two-point conversion.

Varina would add to their lead behind their defense.

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