John I. Burton Raiders vs Covington Cougars (1998) | VHSL Playoffs | Winner advances to State Finals скачать в хорошем качестве

John I. Burton Raiders vs Covington Cougars (1998) | VHSL Playoffs | Winner advances to State Finals

The 1998 VHSL Half State Playoff matchup between the John I. Burton Raiders and the Covington Cougars, with a trip to the state championship on the line. This full-game archive captures the intensity of late-season Virginia high school football — packed bleachers, hard-nosed defense, and the atmosphere that defined Friday nights in the late 1990s. Games like this helped shape the tradition and pride of programs across Southwest Virginia. SWVA Football Classics is dedicated to preserving and sharing classic high school football from Southwest Virginia, with a focus on the Lonesome Pine District (LPD) and surrounding regions. These historical game archives showcase rivalry matchups, playoff runs, and unforgettable moments from schools and communities that left a lasting mark on VHSL football history. If you played in these games, watched from the stands, or grew up following these programs, comment your school, your year, or your favorite rivalry — and subscribe to help keep Southwest Virginia football history alive.