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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MVP

Casey Lassiter
Hampton

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Troy Solonoma

Phoebus

Troy is 3 time national academic all American, as well as a advent STUDENT athlete. Troy will be graduating this June with a Social Science Associates degree through the ACE academy at Phoebus high school. As far as extracurriculars, Troy loves performing arts. He sings, plays piano, and acts occasionally. He plans to pursue collegiate football and study architectural engineering.
Casey Lassiter

Hampton

Casey exemplifies true leadership as an outstanding student-athlete at Hampton High School. As Co-Captain of the football team, he leads by example both on and off the field. Balancing a rigorous academic schedule with athletics and employment, Casey maintains a 3.7 GPA. His leadership extends in all areas. Casey has has taken initiative in his career preparation by earning a certification in Physical and Occupational Therapy. He plans to continue his football and academic career to the Collegiate level.

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