Three weeks into the high-school football season, a big and experienced offensive line has been clearing the way to help the Washington-Liberty Generals to a 3-0 start.
The line has opened holes for running backs like Brayden Black, and in pass protection has given quarterback Tyler Flint-Steinig plenty of time to find open receivers.
Missed opportunities and key mistakes contributed to the Yorktown Patriots falling to 1-2 as the high-school football season rolls on.
Yorktown was defeated in that game on the road by the Centreville Wildcats, 38-14, in non-district action the night of Sept. 12.
It has been a while since the Wakefield Warriors have had a winning record early in any football season.
But thanks to a 34-20 road victory over the Lewis Lancers Friday night (Sept. 12) in non-district play, Wakefield improved to 2-1 after losing its season opener.
Three members of the Bolfek family were present and working hard along the sidelines in different roles during an opening-season high-school football game in Arlington between the host Washington-Liberty Generals and visiting Bishop O’Connell Knights.
The youngest of the three was Andrew Bolfek. The 2025 University of Virginia graduate and former W-L starting quarterback was busy in the O’Connell area as a first-year assistant coach for the Knights.
Points were abundant in blowout victories by Arlington’s three public-school teams in their second games of the 2025 high-school football season.
Two of the Sept. 5 wins were home, non-district blowouts for the Yorktown Patriots and Wakefield Warriors, now both 1-1, in public-school contests.
Strong performances by quarterbacks proved a major highlight for Arlington’s four high-school football teams during opening games of the 2025 fall season.
On the night of Aug. 28, the foursome combined to complete 53 passes for 772 yards and eight touchdowns, throwing just three interceptions. Their strong play could continue to be a big positive point for the remainder of the campaign.
Victory came so close to the Yorktown Patriots in their opening game of the 2025 high school football season.
A 24-yard field goal attempt off a high snap hit the right upright and bounced away in the final seconds, allowing the host South Lakes Seahawks of Reston to hold on for a 29-28 win the night of Aug. 28.
Mistake-prone special-teams play was costly in a season-opening loss for the Wakefield Warriors in high-school football action.
The Warriors fell behind 24-0 early in a 38-17 defeat to the host Falls Church Jaguars the night of Aug. 28.
They had not met in 42 years. But when the 2025 football season kicked off the night of Aug. 28, the Washington-Liberty Generals used a balanced attack to defeat the Bishop O’Connell Knights in high-school action.
W-L won 55-22 in what served as the season-opener for both squads.
Numerous venues in Arlington and Falls Church are ready for football fans as the 2025 season kicks off.
Need a go-to spot this season? These local sports bars and restaurants offer happy hour deals and screens aplenty for watching with friends, in addition to hosting local fanbases and alumni groups.
It’s almost time for “Friday night lights” in Arlington as the county’s three public high school teams get ready for the upcoming season starting on Aug. 28.
Wakefield, Washington-Liberty and Yorktown are in different stages of development and expectations, but they all play in the Liberty District. That means they will all face one another this season.
Historic High View Park in North Arlington was the site of this year’s annual MSMJ Youth Foundation community event, hosted by former Yorktown High School football standout and current NFL player M.J. Stewart and his family.
The event included activities for children, music, food and drink and a celebration of the Halls Hill neighborhood.
