RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The 2026 high school football playoffs kick off on November 13, and each week the 8Sports team releases the 8Sports Blitz Great 8 Rankings and Podcast. 8Sports Blitz Great 8 Playoff Rankings: 1. Varina Blue Devils 8-1-1 2. Thomas Dale Knights 10-0 3. Midlothian Trojans 9 -1 4. Huguenot Falcons 9-1 5. Petersburg Crimson Wave 9-1 6. Highland Springs Springers 8-2 7. Manchester Lancers 8-2 8. Trinity Titans 7-2 Honorable Mentions (Alphabetical Order)Benedictine, Hermitage, Hopewell, Louisa County, Lunenburg Central ...read more read less