This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 15 – Hermitage wins a playoff meeting at Highland Springs

On Nov. 15, 2013, Hermitage defeated Highland Springs 41-34 in a football playoff game at the Springers’ Victor W. Kreiter Stadium.

The seven-point result gave the visiting Panthers a postseason victory over another Henrico program and ended Highland Springs’ playoff run under coach Loren Johnson.

The Springers had entered the game after a 45-35 win over Varina the previous week. Their late season schedule also included a 49-42 loss at Atlee on Nov. 1, making the Hermitage matchup another high scoring contest.

For Hermitage, the victory extended the season beyond the first playoff game. The Panthers subsequently fell to L.C. Bird 28-14.

The Nov. 15 game put two of Henrico’s established football programs on the same postseason field. Highland Springs had home-field advantage, but Hermitage left the East End with the win and the opportunity to play another week.