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Three GW Eagles Announce Next Steps in Football Careers
Donovan Reaves, Antonio Matos, and Josh White to continue playing at the college level
Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:15pm
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Three standout football players from GW Danville High School in Virginia have announced their plans to continue their playing careers at the college level. Donovan Reaves, Antonio Matos, and Josh White were all multi-year starters for the Eagles and earned all-district and all-region honors during their high school tenures.
Why it matters
The announcement highlights the success of the GW Danville football program in developing talented student-athletes who are able to transition to the college game. It also showcases the hard work and dedication of these three players, who have earned the opportunity to play at the next level.
The details
Donovan Reaves, known as 'Don', was a three-year starter who played both defensive end/tackle and H-back on offense. He was a physical blocker and helped pave the way for two 1,000-yard rushers. Reaves was an all-district and all-region selection as a junior and senior, and also excelled as a wrestler, holding the school record for fastest pin. He will continue his football career at North Carolina Central University. Antonio Matos, or 'Tony', was a versatile three-year starter who played free safety, strong safety, and wide receiver. He maintained a 4.0+ GPA and was a team captain as a senior. Matos earned all-district, all-region, and 2nd team all-state honors, and will play at the College of William and Mary. Josh White was a two-year starter at cornerback and also contributed as a slot receiver and on special teams. He was a 1st team all-district selection and will continue his career at Barton College.
- The three players made their college commitments official on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
The players
Donovan Reaves
A three-year starter for the GW Danville Eagles who played both defensive end/tackle and H-back on offense. He was a physical blocker and helped pave the way for two 1,000-yard rushers. Reaves was an all-district and all-region selection as a junior and senior, and also excelled as a wrestler, holding the school record for fastest pin.
Antonio Matos
A versatile three-year starter for the GW Danville Eagles who played free safety, strong safety, and wide receiver. He maintained a 4.0+ GPA and was a team captain as a senior. Matos earned all-district, all-region, and 2nd team all-state honors.
Josh White
A two-year starter at cornerback for the GW Danville Eagles who also contributed as a slot receiver and on special teams. He was a 1st team all-district selection as a senior.
What they’re saying
“Three GW Danville Eagles are heading to to next step in their football careers after making it official Wednesday afternoon.”
— Will Stafford, Author
The takeaway
The announcement of these three GW Danville football players continuing their careers at the college level is a testament to the success of the high school program in developing talented student-athletes. It showcases the hard work and dedication of Reaves, Matos, and White, who have earned the opportunity to play at the next level.
