Madison head coach Justin Counts joins NOVA Legends to break down a memorable 2025 season — a sixth straight Northern Region title, a brutal playoff path, and another classic battle with state power Oscar Smith.We talk about balancing roster turnover with sustained success, the early-season turning point (South Lakes), the growth of QB Andrew Rowan and RB Matthew Weiler, how Madison tightened up in the secondary late in the year, the Westfield regional final and the Oscar Smith rematch, what Counts learned as a coach, and what’s next (offseason plan + young talent coming, including Will Smoot).If you follow Northern Virginia football and love program-building stories, this one’s for you.