Virginia, D.C. and private schools kicked off their football seasons this weekend, and 10 of the Top 20 teams played.
Three ranked teams lost, with DeMatha the biggest name to go down. The Stags fell to St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.), a top 10 team in many national rankings. In Virginia’s best matchup, Westfield topped Lake Braddockbehind a strong second-half performance.Defending DSCAA Class AA champion Ballou couldn’t get past Maryland private school Avalon.