Oscar Smith running back Brandon Nesbit, right, runs in for a touchdown after escaping Indian River defender Daeshawn Nixon, left, during the first half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Oscar Smith players celebrate after a touchdown by running back Brandon Nesbit, front, during the first half of a game against Indian River at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Oscar Smith receiver Travis Johnson reels in the game winning touchdown catch as time expires in the fourth quarter of a game against Indian River at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Oscar Smith receiver Travis Johnson, right, celebrates after reeling in the game winning touchdown catch as time expired in the fourth quarter of a game against Indian River at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Oscar Smith receiver Travis Johnson, left, celebrates with teammate Brandon Nesbit after reeling in the game winning touchdown catch as time expired in the fourth quarter of a game against Indian River at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Oscar Smith quarterback Lonnie Andrews III is pressured out of the pocket by Indian River defender Johnathan Shaw during the first half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Indian River quarterback Tyler Allison tries to leap over Oscar Smith tackler Romaro Copeland during the second half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Oscar Smith quarterback Lonnie Andrews III, left, is is hit by Indian River defender Jordan Harris during the first half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Indian River receiver Tra’vion Slaughter, left, dives across the goal line for the game tying touchdown against Oscar Smith defender Romaro Copeland during the second half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Indian River running back Ravon Moore, right, eludes Oscar Smith defender Jerrod Wilson, left, during the second half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Oscar Smith running back Isaac Huffman dives ahead for extra yards as he’s brought down by Indian River defender Kamil Mason during the second half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Indian River quarterback Tyler Allison, left, throws a pass over Oscar Smith defender Jerrod Wilson during the second half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Oscar Smith running back Brandon Nesbit, right, runs in for a touchdown after escaping Indian River defender Daeshawn Nixon, left, during the first half of a game at Oscar Smith High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)
ExpandOscar Smith defeated Indian River 27-21 during a game at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake on Friday, October 6, 2023.