Welcome to Darling Stadium, where the Phoebus Phantoms will face off against the Hampton Crabbers in a Virginia football showdown. In a historically competitive rivalry that began in 1975, these two teams have battled 75 times, including postseason play. Currently, this matchup is incredibly tight, with Phoebus holding a narrow 38–37 lead over Hampton. This game is one of over 100 featured matchups in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Both programs have been extremely successful on the gridiron, winning multiple state titles, each including the Phantoms’ state championship victory in the 2024 season. Hampton will look to avenge their performances against Phoebus last season, in a series that was completely controlled by the Phantoms. In their last matchup, Phoebus defeated Hampton in a dominant 42–0 shutout. Although Hampton struggled in their two meetings with the Phantoms, they still recorded an impressive 10–4 season. 

Mark your calendar for October 16th, as 8,000 fans will pile into Darling Stadium to watch another battle between these two historic programs. 

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