Chargers comeback to capture Southern Conference Championship

Roberts appears to score on goal line drive    Moe Murphy / CCS

FALLING WATERS, WV- The Virginia Chargers scored 21 unanswered points to capture their second consecutive Atlantic Football Association Southern Conference Championship in semi pro football last Saturday at Spring Mills High School.

The Chargers went down early, to the Virginia Storm, as the Storm connected on the second play from scrimmage for a long touchdown pass to take an early 7-0 lead.

The Chargers drove down and got on the board with a Alhaji Kanu field goal, but a penalty kept the drive alive and the Chargers took the three points off the board and were held on a goal line drive. It appeared the Chargers scored when AFA leading rusher Michael "Moo" Roberts stretched the ball out, but did not get the call.

"I know I scored, I stretched the ball over." Roberts said.

Mair (36) and Babcock (17) force turnover   Moe Murphy / CCS

After a couple of exchanges the Storm hit another long pass on a broken play and went up 14-0.

Momentum changed when the Storm where driving and pressure from Earl Babcock, A.J. Orlebar and Seth Rocca forced an errant throw that was picked off by Charger defensive back Tavan Mair.

Roberts scored from one yard out to pull the Chargers within seven shortly before the first half.

The Chargers got two rushing touchdowns from quarterback Dominique Terrell in the second half  to give the Chargers the Championship.

The win revenged the Chargers earlier season 14-0 loss to the Storm in Danville. The loss was the Chargers only loss so far this season.

"We went down early and made a couple mistakes," Sherman Thomas said, "We just got back to being a family. We started out slow last week and came back."

Sherman Thomas breaks loose on KO return  Moe Murphy / CCS

Thomas had back to back stops on a late drive by the Storm that would have tied the game up, he broke up a pass and then on the next play stopped a reciever short of a first down forcing a turnover on downs and giving the ball to the Chargers with less than  three minutes to play.

Thomas also gained close to 100 yards on kickoff returns helping to set the team up with good field position.

Terrell was able to pick up a first down rushing and the Chargers were able to run out the clock.

The win places the Chargers in their third consecutive AFA Bowl. They will face their biggest rival the Maryland Phantoms in Baltimore (7:00PM).

Dominique Terrell scored twice for the Chargers  Moe Murphy / CCS

The Chargers defeated the New River Nitro last year and lost to the Harrisonburg Sharks in 2015.

The Phantoms won the AFA Bowl in 2014, and the Chargers have won in 2011, 2013, and 2016.

Thomas and Roberts spoke with Moe Murphy of Clarke County Sports after the game. Game highlights and the interviews can be seen below on the Clarke County Sports Game of the Week.

Chargers remain undefeated in domination of Silverbacks

LEESBURG, Va.- The Virginia Chargers moved 6-0 with a 54-0 victory over AFA division rivals, the Virginia Silverbacks at Raider Field in Leesburg on Saturday night.

Michael "Moo" Roberts led the Chargers with three rushing touchdowns in the win. The Charger defense held the Silverbacks scoreless and they only crossed the fifty yard line on one of their drives.

Game highlights and post game interviews can be seen below on the Clarke County Sports Game of the Week.

Chargers open home season with win over Mutiny

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The 2017 Virginia Chargers opened their home season on Saturday Apr. 1, at Leonard Stadium at Loudoun Valley High School with a convincing 49-14 win over the Virginia Mutiny. The Chargers move to 3-0 in the Atlantic Football Association.

Michael "Moo" Roberts scored twice on the ground, Ivan "Sweet Pea" Fitchett  also added two scores recieving and spoke with Moe Murphy after the game. Game highlights and interviews can be viewed below.

Chargers top Phantom again, advance in playoffs

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers defeat the Maryland Phantom in the first round of the Atlantic Football Associations Eastern Division Playoffs 15-0 at Woodgrove Wolverine Stadium in Purcellville, VA. Louis Simmons JR and Jerell Thompson speak with Moe Murphy after the game.

Chargers remain on a roll defeating the Phantom

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers defeat the Maryland Phantom 24-13 to capture back to back AFA Eastern Division Championships in semi pro football action at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, VA

Chargers grind out win against Silver Bullets

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers defeat the York Silver Bullets 14-8 in AFA semi pro football at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, VA. Post game interviews with Chargers players Ivan Fitchett, A.J. Orlebar, and Sherman Thomas.

Chargers tame Colts

The Virginia Chargers defeat the Anne Arundel Colts 34-22 at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, VA on the Clarke County Sports Game of the Week

Chargers defeat Gladiators 26-10 in home opener

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers (2-1) opened their spring home season at Woodgrove High School on Saturday with 26-10 victory over the Germantown Gladiators (2-1) on the Clarke County Sports Game of the Week.

The first half saw a defensive struggle as the Chargers shut out the Gladiators, and got two scores from their defense. To post a 20-0 first half lead.

As the wind intensified in the second half Germantown got on the board and pulled to within 20-10 in the fourth quarter.

The win tightens up the AFA Southern Conference East Division. The Chargers travel to Baltimore this weekend to face the Maryland Phantoms who lead the East Division.

East Division
Team	Record	Win %	Home	Away	PF	PA	Streak
Maryland Phantoms	3-0	1.000	1-0	2-0	71	27	Won 3
The Virginia Chargers	2-1	.667	1-0	1-1	52	37	Won 2
Germantown Gladiators	2-1	.667	2-0	0-1	50	26	Lost 1
Anne Arundel County Colts	1-2	.333	0-1	1-1	37	23	Won 1
Metro Phoenix	0-3	.000	0-2	0-1	23	65	Lost 3

Game of the Week Returns tonight

BLUEMONT, Va.- The Clarke County Sports Game of the Week returns as the Virginia Chargers semi pro football team open their home spring schedule at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, VA tonight against the undefeated Germantown Gladiators.

The Chargers come in with a record of 1-1, losing to defending AFA champions the Harrisburg Sharks 27-19 and with a 7-0 win over the Metro Phoneix.

The Gladiators come in with victories over the Anne Arundel County Colts and the Hanover Rhinos.

Clarke County Sports will be on hand to cover the Chargers again this season for their games at Woodgrove.

Sharks weather storm, and capture AFA Bowl V

PURCELLVILLE, VA- After a ninety minute lightning delay, the Harrisburg Sharks rode out the storm and defeated the Virginia Chargers 18-14 in the Atlantic Football Association's Championship Bowl V.

Both teams entered the game undefeated with the Chargers (13-1) having played at their home stadium, Wolverine Stadium at Woodgrove High School for five consecutive games.

The Sharks (13-0) jumped out to an early lead before yielding to the Chargers just before half. The Chargers held a slim 14-12 lead when heavy rains set in just before the end of the first half.

The half was shortened and the only score came in the second half as the Sharks regained the lead and were able to hold off a valiant charge by the Chargers.

Photo's by James and Matthew Murphy / Clarke County Sports..

Video Highlights on the Clarke County Sports Game of the Week

Chargers capture Southern Conference, move to 13-0 prepare for the Sharks

Richard "Mouse" Myers touchdown reception  Photo by Matt Murphy / CCS

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers moved to 13-0 as they knocked off the Virginia Vengeance for the second time this season capturing the Atlantic Football Association's Southern Conference Championship with a 42-12 victory.

 Richard "Mouse" Myers put the Chargers on the board first and in the lead to stay with a diving touchdown catch from Brandon Hyler and the Chargers never looked back.

Dale Taylor and Kenny Griffin each had a touchdown reception, and Michael "Moo" Roberts scored twice on the ground.

Dwayne Foddrell had two interceptions, one for a touchdown to round out the Chargers Scoring. Alhaji Kanu was 6 for 6 on P.A.T.'s.

Larry Lucas on the hit   Photo by James Murphy

The Chargers will host the AFA Northern Conference Champions the Harrisburg Sharks. The Sharks come in to Wolverine Stadium at 12-0 and will face the 13-0 Chargers. Game time is 7:00PM on Saturday June 20 at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville VA.

The AFA All Star game will be played prior to the Championship at 3:00PM at Woodgrove. Admission will admit the holder to both the All Star and the Championship Game.











The Clarke County Sports Game of the Week has highlights and interviews with the Chargers Offensive Line, Jeremy Payne, QB Brandon Hyler and Associate Head Coach Scott Dinant. Viewing time (22:31)

Virginia Chargers vs Metro Phoenix Photo Gallery by Matt Murphy

PURCELLVILLE, VA- Clarke County Sports staff photographer Matt Murphy was on hand at the Virginia Chargers 42-7 victory over the Metro Phoenix last Saturday at Woodgrove High School. Here are some of Matt's shot's from the game.

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Clarke County Sports Game of the Week 6 6 2015

Kenny Griffin 2 TD's  Photo by Matt Murphy

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers defeated the Metro Phoenix 42-7 in the first round of the Atlantic Football Association Southern Conference Playoffs at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, VA.

Chargers WR Kenny Griffin and DB Sherman Thomas along with Head Coach Louis Simmons Sr. speak with Moe Murphy after the game.

The Chargers will face the Virginia Vengeance in the Atlantic Football Association Championship Game this Saturday at 7:00PM at Woodgrove High School Purcellville, VA

Highlights, interviews and more. (Viewing time 20:34)

Clarke County Sports Game of the Week VA Chargers 28 MD Phantoms 21

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers defeated the Maryland Phantom 28-21 to cap off a perfect regular season with a 10-0 record. Video highlights by Moe Murphy with interviews with QB Brandon Hyler and Coach Louis Simmons Sr. Viewing Time (16:33)

Atlantic Football Association 2015 Playoffs, Championship and All Star Game Press release

2015 Playoffs 6/6/15

BLUEMONT, VA-  The Atlantic Football Association has released this weeks first round playoff schedule for both conferences.

The Virginia Chargers will host the Metro Phoenix at Woodgrove High School on Saturday.

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE
#1 VA Chargers  VS. #4 Metro Phoenix
#2 VA Vengeance  VS. #3 Virginia Storm
bNORTHERN CONFERENCE
#1 Harrisburg Sharks  VS. #4 Hanover Rhinos
#2 Phantoms  VS. #3 Germantown Gladiators

The League also announced that this years AFA Bowl V between the Southern and Northern Conference Champions will be played at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville VA June 20 at 7:00PM. The League All Star game will be played earlier that day at Woodgrove, details posted below. 

For more information on the Atlantic Football Association visit their website at:

Atlantic Football Association

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2015 AFA Bowl V

& All Star Game

6/20/15

Woodgrove High School 36811 Alder School Road Purcellville, VA 20132

ALL STAR Game 3pm

Championship Game 7pm

1 Admission Price $10 for Both Games

Virginia Chargers vs. Maryland Phantoms Photo Gallery

PURCELLVILLE, VA-  The Virginia Chargers defeated the Maryland Phantoms 28-21 last Saturday, May 30 at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville.

Clarke County staff photographers James and Matt Murphy were on hand to capture the action.

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Chargers end regular season undefeated to capture the AFA Southern Conference Regular Season

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers completed a perfect regular season defeating the Maryland Phantoms 28-21 in an Atlantic Football Association battle at Woodgrove High School.

Charger QB Brandon Hyler passed for 3 touchdowns, 1 each to Billy Butterfield, Kenny Griffith, and Richard Carter.

Billy Butterfield 9 YD TD  Photo by James Murphy / Clarke County Sports

Hyler was 9 of 15 for 178 yards and added 42 yards rushing on 7 carries.

The Chargers will host the AFA Southern Conference 4th place finisher, not known at this time, next Saturday at Woodgrove High School. Check back for more coverage from last nights game.

Charger QB Brandon Hyler and Head Coach Louis Simmons Sr. spoke with Clarke County Sports after the game and the following interview can be viewed below.

Virginia Chargers vs Virginia Vengeance Photo Gallery

PURCELLVILLE, VA- Clarke County Sports staff photographers James and Matt Murphy were on hand at Wolverine Stadium in Purcellville to capture the action of the Chargers 35-12 victory over the Virginia Vengeance in Atlantic Football Association Action.

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The Clarke County Sports Game of the Week

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers have secured home field advantage in the Playoffs with their 35-12 win over the Virginia Vengeance last night at Woodgrove High School.

Former Manassas Park Cougar Michael "Moo" Roberts rushed for 113 yards on 16 carries and scored 4 touchdowns rushing and Brandon Hyler ran for 1 score and was 8 of 15 for 91 yards passing.

Dale Taylor had 2 receptions for 60 yards. Daniel and A.J. Orlebar each had 6 tackles.The

The Virginia Chargers defense had 4 interceptions and a fumble recovery.

The Clarke County Sports game of the Week is written and produced by Moe Murphy with camera operators James and Matt Murphy assisting on the broadcast. 

Chargers win big, secure home field advantage for the playoffs

Michael "Moo" Roberts scores 4 TD's  Photo by Matt Murphy

PURCELLVILLE, VA- The Virginia Chargers moved to 9-0 and secured home field advantage for the playoffs with their 35 -12 victory over the Virginia Vengeance last night at Wolverine Stadium at Woodgrove High School.

Chargers running back Michael "Moo" Roberts scored 4 touchdowns and quarterback Brandon Hyler went in for the other score. The loss dropped the Vengeance to 7-2 with one regular season game to play.

Chargers QB Brandon Hyler  Photo by James Murphy

The Chargers will host the Maryland Phantom from the AFA Northern Conference next Saturday at 7:00PM at Woodgrove. The Phantom are the other team to defeat the Vengeance.


Below, Roberts and Head Coach Louis Simmons Sr. speak about the game.

The Game of the Week was written and produced by Moe Murphy and James and Matt Murphy assisted with photography and video.