Varina Tops CBS 6 Coaches Poll Heading into Playoffs

TL;DR: Two Chesterfield County high school football teams, Thomas Dale at No. 2 and Midlothian at No. 4, ranked in the top five of the CBS 6 Coaches Poll entering the playoffs. Henrico County's Varina finished at No. 1.

The story

Two Chesterfield County high school football teams, Thomas Dale and Midlothian, finished the regular season in the top five of the CBS 6/910 The Fan Coaches Poll as teams prepare for playoff competition.

Varina, a Henrico County school, earned the top ranking with an 8-1-1 record, receiving 26 of 28 first-place votes from coaches. The Blue Devils maintained the number one position throughout the entire regular season.

Thomas Dale, undefeated at 10-0, claimed the second overall ranking with two first-place votes. Midlothian, at 9-1, secured the fourth position in the poll.

The rankings were published November 9, 2026, and reflect coaches' assessments of team performance during the regular season.

Key players

• Varina High School: Top-ranked team (8-1-1 record, 26 of 28 first-place votes)
• Thomas Dale High School: Second-ranked team (10-0 record, undefeated)
• Midlothian High School: Fourth-ranked team (9-1 record)

Why it matters: The rankings show where Chesterfield's top football programs stand as they enter the playoff tournament, with Thomas Dale at No. 2 and Midlothian at No. 4.

Correction (2026-11-10): An earlier version of this story said three Chesterfield County teams ranked in the top five, including Varina. Varina High School is in Henrico County; two Chesterfield teams, Thomas Dale and Midlothian, ranked in the top five.

Places

• Varina High School
• Thomas Dale High School
• Midlothian High School

Related links

• WTVR CBS 6 Coaches Poll

Read the original at WTVR CBS 6 Local →

Sources

• WTVR CBS 6 Coaches Poll, November 9, 2026