Two undefeated teams meet when King & Queen plays host to Essex High Scool. Both teams have started the season with 4-0 records. Essex is averaging 40 points a game while allowing less than ten. King & Queen Central has posted four donuts on the scoreboard while averaging 54 points in their four wins.

Perhaps the highlight prospect is University of Virginia recruit and Rivals.com 3-star Kamren Robinson who you notice right away in warmups due to his size and athleticism. Robinson along with junior linebacker Bryan Roane Jr and senior DE Quincy Canada control the front seven. Running back Dorian Harris and quarterback Malachi Thornton are also players to keep an eye when Essex is on offense.

King & Queen Central will showcase senior Malik Holmes who had a phenomenal junior year finishing 1st Team All-State on Offense and Defense while receiving the Region A Defensive Player of the Year award. He finished with 2120 All purpose yards with 27 touchdowns, 100 tackles, and seven interceptions. He is receiving interest from Norfolk State and Virginia Military Institute.

Running back Kam Berry is explosive and the line has Berry has D3 offers from Misericordia University, Calumet College, Saint Mary of the Woods and interest from CNU, Shenandoah, and Ferrum in state. Paving the way for Berry will be an experience line led by senior Jorden Johnson. Joining Holmes on defense is senior Ty'Quan Speight. Sophomore Jadyn Nelson already has interest from Emory and Henry.

Teams faced off in the Region 1A Championship game last year with Essex winning 28-16.