John Handley's last two regular-season games are Saturday, Oct. 24, vs. Sherando and Saturday, Oct. 31, vs. James Wood, both at 1 p.m. Scores and how to watch.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Updated each season. The schedule and scores come from John Handley High School athletics and Winchester Public Schools. Weekly results are on our scoreboard.
Football in the city of Winchester means John Handley High School, the Judges, the city’s only public high school. Handley plays in the Northwestern District and Region 4D of the Virginia High School League, Class AAAA, according to Winchester Public Schools. The school says it has won 50 state championships across all sports since it was founded in 1923.
Good to know
- Schedule and tickets: Handley athletics calendar
- Live video: NFHS Network, John Handley
- State association: VHSL for playoff brackets
- Send scores and photos to us through the contact page.
Handley varsity schedule: October 2026
From the Handley athletics calendar. The calendar lists each game as “vs.” the opponent; check it for the site before you go.
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 2 | Kettle Run | 7 p.m. | See the scoreboard |
| Friday, Oct. 9 | Hedgesville | 7 p.m. | See the scoreboard |
| Friday, Oct. 16 | Loudoun County | 7 p.m. | Loudoun County 35, Handley 7 |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Sherando | 1 p.m. | |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | James Wood | 1 p.m. |
The last two regular-season games are Saturday afternoon games, not Friday nights. The Oct. 31 game against James Wood falls on Halloween; see our trick-or-treat guide for that evening.
The Northwestern District
Winchester Public Schools lists the Northwestern District schools as John Handley, James Wood, Millbrook, Sherando, Fauquier, Liberty-Bealeton, Kettle Run, Brentsville and others.
Playoffs
The VHSL Region 4D playoffs follow the regular season. Brackets, dates and sites are posted on the VHSL website once seedings are set. We will add Handley’s playoff games here if the Judges qualify.
Other fall sports at Handley
Handley’s fall teams also include cheerleading, boys and girls cross country, golf, volleyball and girls flag football. All schedules are on the athletics calendar.
What this means for you
- The final two games are at 1 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31.
- Check the athletics calendar for the site of each game.
- Can’t make it? Watch on the NFHS Network.
More: schools guide and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
When does Handley play football next?
John Handley’s varsity plays Sherando at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and James Wood at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the Handley athletics calendar.
What high school does Winchester, Virginia, have?
John Handley High School is the city’s public high school. Its teams compete in the Northwestern District, Region 4D and Class AAAA of the Virginia High School League.
How can I watch Handley football games online?
Handley lists the NFHS Network as its live video stream for games. Check the school’s athletics site for which games are streamed.
Who won the Handley vs. Loudoun County football game?
Loudoun County beat John Handley 35-7 on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, according to the score posted on Handley’s athletics site.
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