Breaking Down the 2026 Schedule: A Week-by-Week Look at Huguenot’s Road to December

RICHMOND, Va. – Every championship pursuit is defined by the road it travels.

For Huguenot, that road begins against one of Virginia’s premier programs before winding through longtime rivalries, challenging road environments and a Dominion District schedule that has consistently produced some of the Richmond area’s most competitive football.

The Falcons’ 2026 slate features nearly every type of challenge imaginable. From an opening-night showdown with Highland Springs to a regular-season finale against Manchester that has determined the Dominion District champion in each of the last three seasons, every week presents another opportunity to prepare for November football.

If Huguenot hopes to accomplish its ultimate goal of capturing the Region 4B Championship and competing for the program’s first VHSL Class 4 State Championship, it will have to earn it.

Here’s a closer look at each stop along the way.

September 4

Huguenot at Highland Springs

7:00 p.m. | Victor W. Kreiter Stadium

There may not be a tougher way to begin the season.

Huguenot opens 2026 by traveling to face Highland Springs, a program synonymous with success in Virginia high school football. The Springers enter the season after finishing as the 2025 Class 5 State Runner-Up and will already have one game under their belt, giving them an early advantage in game experience.

The contest also marks the return of the Southeast Classic, a series played annually from 1994-2004 before returning from 2007-2010. While the rivalry has been dormant in recent years, its renewal immediately gives both programs an opportunity to measure themselves against elite competition.

Few Week 1 games across the Commonwealth will attract more attention than this one.

September 11

Clover Hill at Huguenot

7:00 p.m. | Richard McFee Field

The home opener always brings excitement, regardless of the opponent.

While recent meetings between Huguenot and Clover Hill have been one-sided, the Falcons understand the importance of establishing momentum in front of their home crowd. Huguenot looks to continue its strong play against the Cavaliers.

Championship teams understand every Friday night matters, and the Falcons will approach this game with the same focus they carried into opening week.

September 18

Huguenot at Cosby

7:00 p.m. | Cosby High School

The Falcons return to Cosby for the first time since 2023, a night that marked Huguenot’s last Dominion District loss. Since then, the program has gone unbeaten in district play while capturing back-to-back district championships.

Although many of the players have changed, the memory of that night remains a reminder of how far the program has come. Returning to Cosby presents another opportunity to continue building on the standard established over the past three seasons.

September 25

Midlothian at Huguenot

7:00 p.m. | Richard McFee Field

Last season, the Falcons spoiled Midlothian’s homecoming with a commanding 57-7 victory in a game selected as the Richmond area’s Game of the Week by multiple local television stations and media outlets.

Expect the Trojans to arrive with redemption on their minds.

With many familiar faces returning on both sidelines, the emotions surrounding this matchup should once again make it one of the early highlights of Dominion District play.

October 2

Huguenot at L.C. Bird

7:00 p.m. | Dutchman Field

Few rivalries in Central Virginia carry the history of Huguenot and L.C. Bird.

During the Richard McFee era, this matchup regularly decided Dominion District championships while producing some of the area’s most memorable Friday nights. More recently, the rivalry has found new life under Coach Charles Scott Sr., with the Falcons winning each meeting since his arrival.

L.C. Bird remains one of Virginia’s most recognizable football programs and enters 2026 with renewed energy under a new head coach. Dutchman Field is expected to provide another outstanding atmosphere for one of the season’s marquee matchups.

October 9

Monacan at Huguenot

7:00 p.m. | Richard McFee Field

Monacan has experienced its share of struggles in recent seasons, but the Chiefs continue to field athletic teams capable of creating problems for opponents who overlook them.

For Huguenot, this game represents another opportunity to demonstrate the consistency Coach Scott has emphasized since arriving in 2023. Regardless of records or outside expectations, the Falcons understand every district game demands the same level of preparation.

Oct. 16 — Huguenot at Powhatan

James Woodson Stadium | 7 p.m.

Huguenot heads to Powhatan for another physical Dominion District matchup. Powhatan has traditionally been a well-coached, hard-nosed program, and playing at James Woodson Stadium adds another road challenge to the Falcons’ schedule.

By this point in the season, Huguenot will be deep into district play, making consistency increasingly important. The Falcons will need to handle the physical nature of the matchup, execute cleanly and avoid allowing the road environment to affect their approach.

The trip to Powhatan also comes during an important stretch of the schedule, with Huguenot looking to remain in position for another Dominion District championship while continuing to build toward postseason play.

October 24

Richmond High School for the Arts at Huguenot

1:00 p.m. | Richard McFee Field | Homecoming

Homecoming brings South Richmond’s oldest rivalry back to Richard McFee Field.

Formerly George Wythe High School, Richmond High School for the Arts shares decades of football history with Huguenot. Although the Bulldogs have not defeated the Falcons since 1986, neighborhood pride and tradition continue to make this one of the season’s most meaningful matchups.

With alumni returning and the Homecoming atmosphere filling the stadium, the afternoon promises to be another memorable chapter in a rivalry that stretches back generations.

October 30

James River at Huguenot

7:00 p.m. | Richard McFee Field | Senior Night

Sometimes the most dangerous games are the ones played before the biggest stage.

With Manchester waiting the following week, Huguenot will have to guard against looking ahead. James River enters the season under former Huguenot head coach Bryan Jennings, adding another storyline to an already meaningful evening.

Senior Night will provide an opportunity to recognize the program’s veteran leaders before the regular-season home finale, but maintaining focus and continuing to play with purpose, energy and consistency will remain the priority.

Nov. 6 — Huguenot at Manchester

Lloyd Swelnis Stadium | 7 p.m.

Huguenot closes the regular season on the road against Manchester in a matchup that has carried major Dominion District implications in recent years. Over the last three seasons, the winner of Huguenot-Manchester has gone on to win the district championship — Manchester in 2023, followed by Huguenot in 2024 and 2025.

With the game coming in the final week of the regular season, regional positioning, playoff seeding and postseason momentum could all be on the line.

The Falcons will need to handle the road environment at Lloyd Swelnis Stadium and stay locked into the same principles Coach Scott has emphasized throughout the program: purpose, energy, effort and consistency.