Eagles tame Bears, head to State Championship

Clarke County defeats Union 43-15 to advance to the State Championship game in Salem      Photo by Joe Costa

BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles football team made history on Saturday, December 5, 2015 with a 43-15 win over the undefeated Union Bears in the VHSL 2A State semi final game held at Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium in Berryville.

The crowd of over 4,000 gave "the Felt" a college atmosphere as fans started arriving at 4:00AM for a 1:30PM kickoff.

The Eagles line controlled both sides of the ball and were able to amass 356 yards rushing on 63 carries and 6 touchdowns.

"We always have a game plan to come out and run the football," Blocking back Will Roper said. "On film they weren't as physical as [Robert E.] Lee was it seemed, and we just came out and ran it down their throats."

Jordon Turnner connects on a 2 pt. conversion and scored 3 touchdowns rushing        Photo by Jeff Webster

Quarterback Jordon Turner rushed for 106 yards on 19 carries and scored three times on runs of 2, 1 and 2 yards and completed 2 extra point passes to Brett McDonald and Mackie Martin.

"It was a great win, it was physical on both sides of the ball." Turner said, "Our defense held them and caused 4 turnovers and stopped them, scoring 15 points when they are used to scoring 40, it was a good day."

The Eagles scored on their first three drives and recovered a fumble and grabbed two interceptions to take an early 21-0 lead, never having to look back the rest of the day.

Hunter Rogers 141 yards on 27 carries and 2 TD's         Photo by Jeff Webster

The Eagles 2015 leading rusher Hunter Rogers ran for 147 yards on 27 carries and scored twice with runs of 4 and 4 yards.

"It was a great win obviously, I'm overwhelmed." Rogers said, "I knew we were going to come out here and play well, our offensive line was great."

Matt Dang was the third Eagle rusher to break 100 yards on the day with 115 yards on 10 carries.

For the second week in a row Dang electrified the crowd with a break away run, scoring on a 61 yard scamper.


"I couldn't thank our O line anymore. They are our big brothers." Dang said, "They help us get the yards and that's what we like."

Eagles head coach Chris Parker credited the crowd and the community for their support and mentioned that the victory was one of the top highlights of his 33 year coaching career.

Coach Chris Parker congratulates Julius Grant      Photo by Joe Costa

"I love coaching in an environment like that." Parker said, "I was really proud of our crowd, and I have to respect and take my hat off to Union. For those people to travel 5 or 6 hours and show the support they did, it was special for them too."


The Eagles made history by reaching the state football tournament as no other football team in Clarke's history has went this far, although the school garners 29 state championships in a variety of other sports.

Senior lineman Sam White was at a loss for words when asked about the team's historical run.

"It's incredible." White said, I would have never thought that we would have made history, I'm gonna play as hard as I can."

Matt Dang electrifies the crowd with a 61 yard touchdown run                              Photo by Jeff Webster

Assistant Coach Casey Childs congratulates Brett McDonald                                                  Photo by Jeff Webster             

Kickoff is set for 4:30PM on Saturday December 12 at Salem City Stadium. More information can be found at the official Virginia High School League website.  http://www.vhsl.org

Highlights and post game interviews can be viewed below  (Viewing time 25:31)

Redskins Charitable Foundation Names Travis Turner Redskins High School Coach of the Week

WASHINGTON REDSKINS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION NAMES

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACH OF THE WEEK



EASY TWEET: Congrats to the head football coach of @unionbearslive Travis Turner for being named the WRCF Coach of the Week for Nov. 23!

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that Union High School Head Football Coach Travis Turner has been named the Redskins High School Coach of the Week for the week of Nov. 23. This is Turner’s fifth season as head coach at Union. The Bears are undefeated with a 13 – 0 record and have advanced to the Virginia 2A semifinals.

When asked what approach Turner takes when coaching his student-athletes Union Athletic Director, Mike Goforth, said he stresses the idea of “athlete first, winning second.” Goforth described Turner has a, “selfless leader” who always makes time for his players and coaching staff.

Turner stresses the importance of athletics to all of his student-athletes. He maintains a line of constant communication with his athlete’s teachers and helps to stay on top of their grades. If an athlete is struggling in a class he does not allow them to go to practice and requires them to attend after school tutoring.

Coach Turner also emphasizes the importance of giving back. Once a week during the season, the football team volunteers their time at various churches in the area. The athletes and coaches assist by cleaning, gardening, providing general maintenance, and helping cook and deliver meals to the elderly.

In terms of on the field safety, Turner has been concussion certified through the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS). Each year he takes parents of his student-athletes through the concussion protocol.

Redskins High School Coach of the Week

The Redskins High School Coach of the Week program is designed to recognize and reward excellence in high school football coaching.

Each week during the 2015 high school football season, the Redskins will select one area high school head football coach as the Redskins High School Coach of the Week. The selection is based on the coach's continuing commitment toward promoting youth football, developing motivated student-athletes, overall community involvement and overall team performance and record.

Each of the coaches chosen throughout the high school season will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to their football program and a framed certificate signed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden, Redskins President Bruce Allen and General Manager Scot McCloughan.

For more information on the Redskins High School Coach of the Week program or the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, visit http://www.redskins.com/community or follow the Foundation on Twitter at @RedskinsCR or on Instagram @redskinsgiveback.

Eagles advance to State tournament

BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles made history last Friday with a 19-0 win over Robert E. Lee in the VHSL 2A football playoffs.The win propels the Eagles (12-1) into the VHSL 2A state semi finals.


Clarke County High School has won several VHSL State Championships in other sports but the football team has never won a state championship.


"This is the farthest we have ever been in school history," Eagles Coach Chris Parker said. "It's great for the kids. Everybody wants to win, but when you get into the playoffs and win like this it's something the kids will remember the rest of their life."


The Eagles led 6-0 at the half after Jordon Turner scored on a run up the middle. The Leemen (9-4) drove the length of the field on the opening drive of the second half before the Eagles defense forced a turnover and took over at their own 10 yard line.


Running back Matt Dang took a sweep around right end and cut it back up the middle of the field before racing 90 yards to break the game open in the third quarter.


"Overall we pushed the ball good," Dang said. On third downs we always got the first down and that helped get us the win."


The Eagles leading rusher, Hunter Rogers returned to the lineup after sitting out most for several weeks with an injury, Rogers got into the end zone to wrap up the Eagles scoring.


The Eagles defense posted their second consecutive playoff shutout with the Leeman averaging 39 points per game.


"Our defense is playing great," Eagles linebacker Michael Fields said. "We've got a lot of heart, it goes back to day one, all the circuits and training we've done, it's a great feeling."


The Eagles will host the Union Bears (13-0) from Big Stone Gap in Berryville on Saturday at 1:30PM. The winner of the game will advance next week to the VHSL 2A state championship in Salem.


"It feels great to be making history," Eagles quarterback Jordon Turner said. "That was our goal at the beginning of the year to come out and the best that has ever come through Clarke and we are accomplishing that goal."

Eagles continue to fly high, head to third round

BERRYVILLE, Va.-  The Clarke County Eagles moved into the third round of the VHSL 2A Football playoffs with a 47-0 shutout Friday night over Bull Run District rival George Mason.

Jaxon Ottobre scored 3 times for the Eagles        James Murphy / CCS

The Eagles (11-1) took the opening kickoff and scored on the first play from scrimmage as Jaxon Ottobre rambled around the left end for the first of his three scores.

Ottobre led all rushers with 139 yards on 10 carries.

Jordon Turner added 80 yards on 9 carries and threw a touchdown pass to Brett McDonald. Turner was 2 of 5 for 59 yards with McDonald making both catches for the Eagles.

Matt Dang added 80 yards on 15 carries, and Daniel Braithwaite added 77 yards on 9 carries and scored a touchdown.

The Eagles Defense held Mason to 77 yards total offense and recorded their 3rd shutout       James Murphy / CCS

The Eagles defense held the Mustangs (8-4) to 77 yards total offense and snapped a four game win streak.

The top seed Goochland lost on Friday so the Eagles now move to the top seed and will play third seed Robert E. Lee this Friday at Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium in Berryville. Kickoff is set for 7:00PM A win against Lee would secure the Region 2A Championship game at   the Felt next week.

Robert E. Lee comes in to the Felt with a record of 9-3 riding a 7 game win streak after defeating East Rockingham last week 56-21.

Eagles wrap up home season with win over Warren County

Josh Wallace  Malloy Ford Unsung Hero 

BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles wrapped up their 2015 regular home season on Senior night with a convincing 55-0 win over Bull Run District foe the Warren County Wildcats.

Jordon Turner rushed for two scores and passed for one in the victory. Hunter Rogers returned to the lineup and scored twice, once on the ground and was on the end of Turner's TD pass. Rogers also went over the 1,000 yard mark rushing for the season.

Matt Dang hit paydirt twice on the ground to give the Eagles a 41-0 halftime lead.

Jacob Parrot and Cole Lawson each scored a rushing TD for the Eagles in the second half.

The Eagles stingy defense was led by Sam White, Michael Fields, Julius Grant, Brett McDonald, Bryan Wallace and Will Roper.

OL/LB Josh Wallace was awarded the 4th Annual Malloy Ford Unsung Hero after the game.

The Eagles will travel to Madison County next Friday and a win will clinch their third consecutive Bull Run District Championship.

Watch the Clarke County Sports Game of the Week for Highlights, Interviews, and More.

Heritage's Reed Prosser named Washington Redskins High School Coach of the Week

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that head football coach Reed Prosser of Heritage High School in Leesburg, Va. has been named the Redskins High School Coach of the Week for the week of Oct. 19.

Prosser has been coaching football for 19 years and is in his third season with Heritage High School. The Pride are currently 6 – 1 this season. This is not Prosser’s first coaching distinction, as he was named Hagerstown WHHG Coach of the Year in 2007 and the Northwest District and Winchester Star Coach of the Year in 2010.

In addition to coaching football, Prosser is also a full-time English teacher at Heritage High School. When asked how Coach Prosser motivates his student-athletes, Athletic Director Ron Petrella said that Prosser takes a team first approach to coaching and makes sure that all students get recognition for their role on the team.

“Coach Prosser truly understands that we are raising student-athletes,” Petrella said.

Each spring, Coach Prosser runs an introduction to high school athletics seminar for Cedar Middle School, which hosts 40 – 50 students. Coach Prosser brings other coaches and players from Heritage High School and talks to the middle school boys who are getting ready to transition into high school and are interested in playing football. In the seminar he discusses getting paperwork in on time, expectations of a high school football player and the importance of academics. The goal is to help prepare the students while also making them feel comfortable about the transition into high school.

Coach Prosser is a certified Heads Up Football instructor through USA Football and partners with youth leagues to teach coaches best practices for player safety.

Redskins High School Coach of the Week

The Redskins High School Coach of the Week program is designed to recognize and reward excellence in high school football coaching.

Each week during the 2015 high school football season, the Redskins will select one area high school head football coach as the Redskins High School Coach of the Week. The selection is based on the coach's continuing commitment toward promoting youth football, developing motivated student-athletes, overall community involvement and overall team performance and record.

Each of the coaches chosen throughout the high school season will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to their football program and a framed certificate signed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden, Redskins President Bruce Allen and General Manager Scot McCloughan.

For more information on the Redskins High School Coach of the Week program or the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, visit http://www.redskins.com/community or follow the Foundation on Twitter at @RedskinsCR or on Instagram @redskinsgiveback.

Clarke County defeats Riverside 72-6

BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles defeat the Riverside Rams 72-6 on homecoming at "the Felt". Matt Dang and Jordon Turner, along with Coach Chris Parker speak after the game.

Derron Thomas named Redskins High School Coach of the Week

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that head football coach Derron Thomas of Largo High School in Upper Marlboro, Md. has been named the Redskins High School Coach of the Week for the week of Oct. 12.

This is Thomas’ third season as head coach at Largo High School. Prior to being Largo’s head varsity football coach, Thomas coached for two years at the junior varsity level. Thomas and the Lions are currently undefeated with a 7 – 0 record. 

Largo Athletic Director Ayana Ball-Ward stated that Coach Thomas is respected within the Largo school community, both by student-athletes and coaches.

“[The players] take Largo football serious because of him,” Ball-Ward said. “[One of his strengths] is that being a younger coach, the students look at him as a big brother.”

In addition to football, Thomas also places emphasis on the importance of grades and community. He has created mandatory study hall hours for his athletes every day, both in and out of football season. Thomas is also involved with the Forestville Boys and Girls Club as well as the Kettering Largo Mitchellville Boys and Girls Club, bringing kids from the two locations out to attend practices and games throughout the season. According to Ball-Ward, Thomas grew up participating in after schools programs with the Boys and Girls Clubs,   increasing his desire to support their programs.

Additional community involvement for Thomas includes the “Stay Focused” free football and enrichment program run in Prince George’s County.

Redskins High School Coach of the Week

The Redskins High School Coach of the Week program is designed to recognize and reward excellence in high school football coaching.

Each week during the 2015 high school football season, the Redskins will select one area high school head football coach as the Redskins High School Coach of the Week. The selection is based on the coach's continuing commitment toward promoting youth football, developing motivated student-athletes, overall community involvement and overall team performance and record.

Each of the coaches chosen throughout the high school season will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to their football program and a framed certificate signed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden, Redskins President Bruce Allen and General Manager Scot McCloughan.

For more information on the Redskins High School Coach of the Week program or the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, visit http://www.redskins.com/community or follow the Foundation on Twitter at @RedskinsCR or on Instagram @redskinsgiveback.

Wilson's Mark Martin named Redskins High School Coach of the Week

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that head football coach Mark Martin of Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. has been named the Redskins High School Coach of the Week for the week of Oct. 5.

Martin has been the head coach at Wilson High School since the 2011-12 season and lead the team to 35 victories during his time. Currently the Tigers are 5 – 1 and on a five game winning streak.

In addition to coaching football, Martin is also the Dean of Students at the high school. Wilson Athletic Director Mitch Gore emphasized that Coach Martin takes on the role of a “father figure” to his student-athletes and constantly goes above and beyond what is asked of him, such as taking student-athletes on college visits at his own expense. 

Wilson High School is also a participant in the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation’s Coaches in the Classroom (CITC) program. Through CITC, Martin created mandatory study hall hours four days a week for all of his athletes. As participants in CITC, the football team has volunteered at the Redskins Charitable Foundation annual Thanksgiving food distribution, Redskins Harvest Feast presented by Ryan Homes, assisting families in carrying their turkeys and groceries.

Coach Martin is also an alumnus of Wilson High School and is involved with organizing fundraisers with other Wilson alumni to fund the purchase of new helmets for the football program.

Redskins High School Coach of the Week

The Redskins High School Coach of the Week program is designed to recognize and reward excellence in high school football coaching.

Each week during the 2015 high school football season, the Redskins will select one area high school head football coach as the Redskins High School Coach of the Week. The selection is based on the coach's continuing commitment toward promoting youth football, developing motivated student-athletes, overall community involvement and overall team performance and record.

Each of the coaches chosen throughout the high school season will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation to their football program and a framed certificate signed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden, Redskins President Bruce Allen and General Manager Scot McCloughan.

For more information on the Redskins High School Coach of the Week program or the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, visit http://www.redskins.com/community or follow the Foundation on Twitter at @RedskinsCR or on Instagram @redskinsgiveback.

Q's Huddle Buzz Vol. 4 No. 5

WINCHESTER, Va. – Junior Qlyl Middelijn is in his second season of blogging out the football program. This week, Q previews the big game tomorrow night against Bridgewater.

It's Homecoming Week Hornets!! It's time for friends, families, and alumni to return to campus and enjoy all festivities and contests. We are hungry for our Saturday night contest against our rivals, the Bridgewater Eagles.

We couldn't ask for a more exciting game to play in. Both teams coming off a bye week, having two weeks to prepare for the game, all of the work has been put in now and it's time to execute. Domination of the game will be displayed thoroughly throughout the night.

Nothing will stop the Hornets from successfully winning this game, not outside distractions, definitely not the Eagles, not even the weather will stop from getting another W in our record column.

As I stated before, two weeks of practice has equipped us with the tools for victory, although I must say we've had two different type of practice weeks when referring to the weather. First week of practice was very sunny but also cool - perfect weather to play football. The second week of practice was a plethora of rain each day. It was very hard to catch the ball in the rain and remain warm as well. Also, the rain adds extra weight to the padding and clothing.

However, no excuses will be made. We will not disappoint our alumni. The alums will be very pleased with the outcome of the game. We ask that every one be dressed in all red. It's a #RedDawn type of night. GO HORNETS!!!

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This Week in College Football History: Oct. 5-11

As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football's landmark moments over the last 147 years.
 
FEATURED MOMENT

Oct. 6, 1979

Florida A&M def. Miami (Fla.), 16-13

Tallahassee, Fla. 

Florida A&M with key leadership from College Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Tyrone McGriff had won the 1978 NCAA Division I-AA National Championship, and the team and McGriff were out to prove they could hang with the big boys against Miami in 1979. The Rattlers did just that, going into halftime tied 13-13 with the Hurricanes. Florida A&M’s defense did not budge to Miami, who was led by quarterback Mike Rodriguez. The Rattlers took the lead on a 34-yard field goal by Vince Coleman with just under four minutes remaining. On the ensuing possession, the Hurricanes marched down to the Florida A&M three-yard line, but they were forced into a fourth-and-goal situation with just seconds to play. Miami opted to kick the tying field goal rather than go for the win, but Dan Miller’s kick narrowly missed, giving the Rattlers the upset. Florida A&M finished the 1979 season 7-4, and Miami finished 5-6.

OTHER NOTABLE MOMENTS 

Oct. 5, 1963

Illinois def. No. 4 Northwestern, 10-9

Champaign, Ill. 

Illinois defeated Northwestern for its first win over its in-state rival since 1959. The Wildcats took a 6-0 lead on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Myers to Tom O’Grady, but a high snap by Joe Cerne led to a missed extra point that would cost them. The Illini took a 7-6 lead after another special teams mistake led to a five-yard punt and a 32-yard touchdown pass from Ron Fearn to Jim Warren. Northwestern regained the lead on a 24-yard field goal by Pete Stamison, but Illinois kicker Jim Plankenhorn answered with another field goal to take the lead back. Late threats by the Wildcats were thwarted by the Illini defense, led by College Football Hall of Famer Dick Butkus. Illinois was captained by 1963 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Richard Deller. The Big Ten champion Illini and their coach Pete Elliott, a Hall of Fame quarterback at Michigan, would go onto defeated Washington in the Rose Bowl, finishing 8-1-1 with their winningest season since 1951. The Wildcats finished with a 5-4 record under Hall of Fame coach Ara Parseghian during his last season at Northwestern.

Oct. 7, 1995

Texas Tech def. No. 8 Texas A&M, 14-7

Lubbock, Texas 

College Football Hall of Fame coach R.C. Slocum and Texas A&M came into this game with a streak of 29-straight Southwest Conference wins, but the winning spree unraveled on one of the most iconic plays in Texas Tech history. With the two Lone Star State schools tied 7-7 in the final minute, Aggie quarterback Corey Pullig threw his third interception of the day into the hands of linebacker Zach Thomas, a 2015 Hall of Fame electee, who charged 23 yards for the winning touchdown. Texas A&M later upset Michigan in the Alamo Bowl, ending the season with a 9-3 record and a No. 15 slot in the final AP Poll. Texas Tech won a shootout in the Copper Bowl over Air Force to finish 9-3 as well and came in at No. 23. 

Oct. 8, 1988

Columbia def. Princeton, 16-13

New York 

Having not won a game in nearly five years, Columbia looked to snap a then-Division I-AA record 44-game losing streak. Princeton held a 10-9 lead early in the first half after a touchdown by halfback Kris Keys and two field goals by kicker Chris Luts. The Lions finally put points on the board after quarterback Bruce Mayhew lobbed the ball nine yards to tight end Matt Less for a touchdown, and Lions kicker Matt Pollard hit a 33 yard field goal to bring Columbia within one before halftime. Going into the fourth quarter, Luts booted another field goal giving the Tigers a 13-9 lead. The game winner came when running back Solomon Johnson took a handoff and ran two yards for a touchdown with 5:13 to play. The clock seemed to near midnight in this Cinderella story when the Tigers lined up for a 48-yard field goal in the last few seconds of the game, but Luts’ kick was just short of the goal post. The Tigers ended the 1988 season with a record of 6-4 and the Lions finished 2-8.

Oct. 9, 1971

Tulane def. No. 18 North Carolina, 37-29

Chapel Hill, N.C. 

The No. 18 North Carolina Tar Heels joined No. 14 Duke as the only undefeated teams entering the weekend, and both fell to their respective opponents. Tulane quarterback Mike Walker threw for 267 yards and fired four touchdown passes in the first half to build a 28-11 halftime lead. Walker’s first scoring strike to Bob Marshall marked the first time the Tar Heels trailed all season. UNC rallied behind two fourth-quarter touchdown runs by Goef Hamlin to trim the lead to 28-26, but Green Wave wide receiver Coleman Dupre put the game just out of reach with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. UNC featured 1971 NFF National Scholar-Athlete William Brafford. The ACC Champion Tar Heels wrapped up a 9-3 season with a 7-3 loss to Georgia in the Gator Bowl. The Green Wave finished 3-8. 

Oct. 10, 1953

Kansas def. Colorado, 27-21

Boulder, Colo. 

Kansas ran for a school-record 306 rushing yards against Colorado, beginning with a 66-yard trot to the end zone on the game’s first play from scrimmage by halfback Don Hess. Halfback Ralph Moody followed it up with a 12-yard scramble for a 14-0 first-quarter lead. A frustrated Colorado squad rallied in the second quarter on a one-yard plunge by Emerson Wilson after defensive back Frank Bernardi recovered a Kansas fumble in the red zone. The Buffs leveled the score when Ron Johnson returned Moody’s 57-yard punt 90 yards for a touchdown. Moody responded by gaining 45 yards during an 83-yard scoring drive that put the Jayhawks on top 21-14 to open the second half. After Gary Knafelc caught a 27-yard touchdown pass to tie the game once again, Moody scored his second touchdown to give Kansas the victory. The Jayhawks ended the season with a 2-8 record and the Buffaloes finished 6-4. 

Oct. 11, 1969

Vanderbilt def. No. 13 Alabama, 14-10

Nashville, Tenn. 

Vanderbilt entered the game without a win against College Football Hall of Fame coach Paul “Bear” Bryant since he took over the Crimson Tide in 1958. After the Commodores took a 7-3 lead at halftime, they fumbled on the opening possession of the second half, and Alabama took a 10-7 lead on a 19-yard sweep by George Ranager. The Crimson Tide looked to increase their lead to 17-7 when Vanderbilt defensive back Christie Hauck intercepted Scott Hunter in the end zone and launched a critical scoring drive. Vanderbilt quarterback Denny Painter threw for 59 yards and rushed for 15 yards to put the Commodores on the Alabama 11-yard line. Coach Bill Pace pulled Painter in favor of Watson Brown, who tossed the game-winning touchdown pass to tight end Jim Cunningham. Vanderbilt finished the season 4-6. The Crimson Tide finished with a 6-5 record after a loss to Colorado in the Liberty Bowl. 

College Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Tyrone McGriff and the Florida A&M Rattlers upset the Miami Hurricanes 16-13 on Oct. 6, 1979, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Clarke County defeats Central, Parker gets 100th coaching win

Jordon Turner scores     James Murphy / CCS

BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles defeated the Central Falcons 27-6 Friday, Sept. 25 at Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium as they started their 2015 Bull Run schedule.

Eagles Head Coach Chris Parker picked up his 100th coaching victory and was presented a game ball by Clarke Athletic Director and assistant coach Casey Childs.

"I remember vividly that first win," Parker said. "I was trying to get the program back and it's been a long haul, but this is a team milestone, I'm always about the team."

The Eagles (3-1) got two touchdowns from quarterback Jordon Turner on rushes of 6 and 2 yards. Turner ended up with 83 yards on 12 carries and was 2 of 4 for 25 yards passing.

Hunter Rogers led all rushers with 102 yards on 18 carries including a 3 yard touchdown run.

Jaxon Ottobre scored on a 41 yard touchdown run and 57 yards on 5 carries. Matt Dang added 60 yards rushing on 4 carries.

Jaxon Ottobre turns the corner  James Murphy

"This is one of the best teams I have ever played on, probably the best," Ottobre said. "Our line has been setting blocks all year and it's just going to continue."

Central (2-3) got a score from Hank Hoover on a 1 yard touchdown run.

Hoover ended up with 57 yards on 17 carries.

Central quarterback Jordon Hosaflook was 11 for 18 for 126 yards.

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Tuscarora's Mike Burnett named Redskins High School Coach of the Week

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that head football coach Mike Burnett of Tuscarora High School in Leesburg, Va. has been named the Redskins High School Coach of the Week for the week of Sep. 28.

Burnett has been the head coach at Tuscarora since 2010 and has been coaching football for 18 seasons. The Huskies have opened the season with an overall record of 5 – 0. During his time at Tuscarora, Coach Burnett has won 51 games, going 14 – 1 last season. He has also been named VHSCA AA Coach of the Year in 2008, Game day Magazine AA Coach of the Year in both 2008 and 2009 and the Washington Redskins Coach of the Year in 2008.

Tuscarora High School Athletic Director, Derek Farrey, explains that Burnett runs his program based off of three pillars: Commitment, Passion and Discipline. “He is one of my hardest working coaches,” said Farrey, who went on to say that Coach Burnett does anything he can to make the school a better community for everyone.

The Huskies are also involved with Tuscarora’s Peer Mediation Program, in which they volunteer with a school counselor in their free time to help alleviate issues on campus. Coach Burnett also believes the safety of his student athletes is paramount and has hosted a USA Football Heads Up Football coaching clinic with his staff to ensure the proper tackling techniques are being practiced.

Redskins High School Coach of the Week

The Redskins High School Coach of the Week program is designed to recognize and reward excellence in high school football coaching.

Each week during the 2015 high school football season, the Redskins will select one area high school head football coach as the Redskins High School Coach of the Week. The selection is based on the coach's continuing commitment toward promoting youth football, developing motivated student-athletes, overall community involvement and overall team performance and record.

Each of the coaches chosen throughout the high school season will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Youth Football Fund to their football program and a framed certificate signed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden, President Bruce Allen and General Manager Scot McCloughan.

For more information on the Redskins High School Coach of the Week program or the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, visit http://www.redskins.com/community or follow the Foundation on Twitter at @RedskinsCR or on Instagram @redskinsgiveback.

Chris Parker gets 100th victory

Eagles Head Coach Chris Parker   Moe Murphy / CCS

BERRYVILLE, Va.-  Clarke County Eagle Head Football Coach Chris Parker coached his team to their 100th win in a 27-6 victory over Central at Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25.

Parker in his 15th season as the Eagles head coach and his 33rd year in the program gave credit to his various players and coaches that helped to make the milestone possible.

Parker's first win came in 2001 on a Saturday afternoon at Randolph-Macon Academy.

"I remember vividly that first win," Parker said. "I was trying to get the program back and it's been a long haul, but this is a team milestone, I'm always about the team."

Parker was presented a game ball after the game by Eagles Athletic Director and assistant coach Casey Childs and the game was dedicated to Parker's late father Roger who passed away in 2012.

Coach Chris Parker speaks about his 100th Coaching victory in the video below.

The Northern Valley Football Wrap Up (Week 5)

Eagles Coach Chris Parker 100 wins    Moe Murphy

BLUEMONT, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles (3-1) defeated the Central Falcons (2-3) 27-6 Friday, Sept. 25 at Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium as they started their 2015 Bull Run schedule.

Eagles Head Coach Chris Parker picked up his 100th coaching victory and was presented a game ball by Clarke Athletic Director and assistant coach Casey Childs.

"I remember vividly that first win," Parker said. "I was trying to get the program back and it's been a long haul, but this is a team milestone, I'm always about the team."

The Eagles got two touchdowns from quarterback Jordon Turner on rushes of 6 and 2 yards. Turner ended up with 83 yards on 12 carries and was 2 of 4 for 25 yards passing.

Hunter Rogers led all rushers with 102 yards on 18 carries including a 3 yard touchdown run.

Jaxon Ottobre scored on a 41 yard touchdown run and 57 yards on 5 carries. Matt Dang added 60 yards rushing on 4 carries.

Central running back Hank Hoover ended up with 57 yards on 17 carries including a 1 yard touchdown run.

Central quarterback Jordon Hosaflook was 11 for 18 for 126 yards.

The Millbrook Pioneers (3-2) lost a thriller to the Woodgrove Wolverines (4-1) 31-28 in double overtime.  The score at the end of regulation stood at 21-21.

Wolverine kicker Cameron Gieseman hit a 24 yard field goal in the second overtime that was the difference and game winner.

Both teams scored touchdowns in the first overtime with Nazeeh Johnson (22 carries, 85 yds. 2 td's) going in from 4 yards out for Millbrook, while Woodgrove quarterback Mike Kovich (12 of 19 for 155 yds. 2 td's) hit Mikey Bryant for a 19 yard touchdown pass.

Wolverine running back Charlie Clewis led all rushers with 106 yards on 27 carries with touchdown runs of 5 and 3 yards.

Pioneer back P.K. Kier added 66 yards on 17 carries including a 12 yard touchdown run.

The Sherando Warriors (5-0) continued their perfection as they defeated the Jefferson, WV Cougars (3-1) 28-7. 

Warrior running back D.J. Myers rushed for 175 yards on 36 carries and scored on a 65 yard touchdown run.

Dylan Rivers scored twice for the Warriors on a 1 yard run and a 48 yard touchdown pass from Patrick Minteer.

Wood back Tyler Bishop 1,114 yards in 5 games       James Murphy / CCS

The James Wood Colonels  (4-1) won their 4th game in a row with a 28-0 shutout the Hedgesville, WV Eagles  in a cross state matchup.

Wood's Dillon Manuel had 108 yards receiving including a 79 yard touchdown pass from Dade Carroll and on the other side of the ball returned an interception 38 yards for a Colonel score.

One of the Valley's top running backs Tyler Bishop rushed for 151 yards on 26 carries and scored on touchdown runs of 13 and 19 yards. 

In five games Bishop has rushed for 1,114 yards and is averaging 222 yards per game and is on pace for a 2000 yard season.

Other area games included:

Madison Co. 26, Warren Co. 13

Riverheads 40, Luray 8

Stonewall Jackson 51, Page Co. 24

Turner Ashby 35, R.E. Lee 34

Loudoun Valley 26, Dominion 13

Randolph-Macon 25, Hargrave Military 21

Mussleman, WV 44, University, WV  20

 

Shenandoah moves to 3-0 with win over N.C. Wesleyan

Cedrick Delaney  Courtesy SU Athletics

The Shenandoah Hornets remain undefeated heading into their bye week as they won for the second week in a row on the road defeating N.C. Wesleyan 30-17.

The Hornets had two backs break the 100 yard mark as Cedric Delaney rushed 27 times for 174 yards and scored on touchdowns of 1 and 4 yards. Kye Hopkins rushed 29 times for 139 yards and scored on a 1 yard touchdown run.

Quarterback Hayden Bauserman was 14 of 25 for 117 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

Leonard Scott had 5 receptions for 69 yards including a 30 yard touchdown.

Game Stats provided by the Shenandoah University Athletic Department, more game coverage can be found at the Hornets Football Site.

Shenandoah University Hornets Football

Prd	Time	Scoring Summary
1	12:19	Shenandoah - Cedrick Delaney 4 yd run. (Jacob Newton kick is good). Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards in 2:35.	7 - 0
1	10:12	Shenandoah - Leonard Scott 30 yd pass from H. Bauserman. (Jacob Newton kick is good). Drive: 1 plays, 30 yards in 0:05.	14 - 0
1	06:36	N.C. Wesleyan - Gerrel Patton 3 yd run. (C. Richardson kick is good). Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards in 3:36.	14 - 7
1	00:08	N.C. Wesleyan - C. Richardson 26 yd field goal. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards in 3:45.	14 - 10
2	13:01	N.C. Wesleyan - Gerrel Patton 21 yd pass from Dustin Midgett. (C. Richardson kick is good). Drive: 1 plays, 21 yards in 0:07.	14 - 17
2	00:28	Shenandoah - Jacob Newton 28 yd field goal. Drive: 15 plays, 77 yards in 4:51.	17 - 17
4	11:40	Shenandoah - Cedrick Delaney 1 yd run. (Jacob Newton kick is good). Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards in 5:04.	24 - 17
4	00:41	Shenandoah - Kye Hopkins 1 yd run. (Jacob Newton kick failed). Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards in 2:55.	30 - 17

Shenandoah	Statistics	N.C. Wesleyan
29	FIRST DOWNS	16
9 20 0	Passing Rushing Penalty	12 1 3
44% (8 of 18)	THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY	27% (3 of 11)
60% (3 of 5)	FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY	0% (0 of 1)
499	TOTAL OFFENSE	324
96 5.2	Total Offensive Plays Average gain per play	58 5.6
146	NET YARDS PASSING	277
15-26 5.6 1-11 1	Completions-Attempts Net yards per pass play Sacked: Number-Yards Had intercepted	18-33 8.4 2-14 1
353	NET YARDS RUSHING	47
70 5.0	Rushing Attempts Average gain per rush	25 1.9
3-130	PUNTS: Number-Yards	4-152
43.3	Average	38.0
62	TOTAL RETURN YARDS	78
2-8 4-50 1-4	Punt Returns: Number-Yards Kickoff Returns: Number-Yards Interception Returns: Number-Yards	2-5 3-52 1-21
8-72	PENALTIES: Number-Yards	3-25
1-0	FUMBLES: Number-Lost	3-2
2-14	SACKS: Number-Yards	1-11
1-4	INTERCEPTIONS: Number-Yards	1-21
34:29	TIME OF POSSESSION	25:31

Shenandoah	N.C. Wesleyan
Passing C-A YDS TD INT Hayden Bauserman 14-25 127 1 1 Travis Barton, Jr. 1-1 19 0 0	Passing C-A YDS TD INT Dustin Midgett 18-33 277 1 1
Rushing ATT YDS AVG LG TD Cedrick Delaney 27 174 6.4 20 2 Kye Hopkins 29 132 4.6 18 1 Dalaun Richardson 12 55 4.6 15 0 Hayden Bauserman 2 -8 -4.0 3 0	Rushing ATT YDS AVG LG TD Gerrel Patton 12 29 2.4 7 1 Antonio Owens 6 19 3.2 8 0 Malik Adams 2 6 3.0 4 0 TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0 Dustin Midgett 4 -7 -1.8 7 0
Receiving NO YDS AVG LG TD Leonard Scott 5 69 13.8 30 1 Deshon Brown 3 21 7.0 8 0 Cedrick Delaney 3 19 6.3 13 0 Josh White 1 19 19.0 19 0 Miles Green 3 18 6.0 14 0	Receiving NO YDS AVG LG TD Malik Adams 6 104 17.3 56 0 Brandon Leake 3 56 18.7 40 0 Devante' Batey 3 53 17.7 24 0 Slade Dale 5 43 8.6 11 0 Gerrel Patton 1 21 21.0 21 1
Kicking FG LG XP PTS Jacob Newton 1/2 28 3/4 6	Kicking FG LG XP PTS Chris Richardson 1/1 26 2/2 5
Punting NO YDS AVG LG TB -20 Christian Arias 3 130 43.3 46 0 1	Punting NO YDS AVG LG TB -20 Damian Ransom 2 80 40.0 46 0 0 Robbie Lanier 2 72 36.0 39 0 1
Kickoffs NO YDS AVG TB OB Christian Arias 6 342 57.0 2 0	Kickoffs NO YDS AVG TB OB Chris Richardson 4 218 54.5 0 0
Kickoff Returns NO YDS AVG LG TD Dalaun Richardson 3 43 14.3 18 0 Leonard Scott 1 7 7.0 9 0	Kickoff Returns NO YDS AVG LG TD Trevor Campbell 2 43 21.5 28 0 Taylin Davis 1 9 9.0 9 0
Punt Returns NO YDS AVG LG TD Josh White 2 8 4.0 6 0	Punt Returns NO YDS AVG LG TD J.T. Lichtenberger 0 14 14 0 Trevor Campbell 1 0 0.0 0 0 Malik Adams 1 -9 -9.0 0 0
Interception Returns NO YDS AVG LG TD Michael Messick 1 4 4.0 4 0	Interception Returns NO YDS AVG LG TD Kenneth Newsome 1 21 21.0 21 0
Fumbles NO LOST Leonard Scott 1 0	Fumbles NO LOST Malik Adams 1 0 Dustin Midgett 1 1 Devante' Batey 1 1

Defensive Statistics
#	Shenandoah	Solo	Ast	Total	Sacks-Yds	TFL-Yds	FF	FR-Yds	Int-Yds	BrUp	Blks	QBH
22	Weldon Gilchrist, Jr.	4	3	7	-	-	1	-	-
24	Michael Messick	5	2	7	-	1 - 1		-	1-4
53	Micheal Wroble	5	2	7	-	0.5 - 1		-	-
10	Malik Sims	3	3	6	-	-		-	-	1
99	Jake Payne	1	3	4	0.5 - 2	1 - 3		-	-
5	Javonte Rose	2	1	3	-	-		-	-
19	Bayvon Young	1	2	3	0.5 - 3	0.5 - 3		1-0	-
29	Josh White	3	0	3	-	-		-	-
12	Cedrick Bridges	1	1	2	-	-		1-40	-
38	Deaquan Porter	2	0	2	-	-		-	-
44	Taylor Slaughenhoupt	1	1	2	-	-		-	-
63	Brandon Thompson	1	1	2	-	0.5 - 0		-	-
2	Dalaun Richardson	1	0	1	-	-		-	-
7	Lorenza Thomas Jr.	1	0	1	1 - 9	1 - 9		-	-
15	Tristan Atterbury	1	0	1	-	-		-	-
17	Christian Arias	1	0	1	-	-		-	-
39	Terrell Bethea	1	0	1	-	-	1	-	-
56	Jake Shaffer	0	1	1	-	0.5 - 0		-	-
TM	TEAM	1	0	1	-	-		-	-
TOTALS		35	20	55	2 - 14	5 - 17	2	2-40	1-4	1
#	N.C. Wesleyan	Solo	Ast	Total	Sacks-Yds	TFL-Yds	FF	FR-Yds	Int-Yds	BrUp	Blks	QBH
21	Shabre' Judkins	9	4	13	-	-		-	-
91	Rakeem Cooper	7	5	12	-	-		-	-
20	Jaylon Johnson	4	5	9	-	-		-	-	1
13	Kenneth Newsome	6	2	8	-	1 - 2		-	1-21
15	Titus Johnson	7	1	8	-	-		-	-	1
24	Anthony Janezic	5	2	7	-	1 - 2		-	-	1
2	Bobby Tucker	4	1	5	-	0.5 - 2		-	-	1
9	Michael Clemmons	3	1	4	-	-		-	-	1
39	Camara Rawls	3	1	4	-	-		-	-
74	Darren Stewart	3	1	4	1 - 11	1 - 11		-	-
90	Christian Parker	3	1	4	-	1 - 2		-	-
1D	Jaivon Thomas	3	0	3	-	-		-	-
56	Jeffery Person	1	2	3	-	-		-	-
92	Kenyon Johnson	1	2	3	-	0.5 - 2		-	-
19	Jonathan Quiller	0	2	2	-	-		-	-	1
25	Chris Lawrence	2	0	2	-	-		-	-
31	Shebrae Riddick	2	0	2	-	-	1	-	-
11	Jevon Jones	1	0	1	-	-		-	-
34	Elgin Counts	1	0	1	-	-		-	-
53	Martin Brazwell	1	0	1	-	-		-	-
60	T.J. Williams	1	0	1	-	-		-	-
4	Trevor Campbell				-	-		-	-	1
TOTALS		67	30	97	1 - 11	5 - 21	1	0-0	1-21	7