Mitchell Added to Football Staff

Mitchell Added to Football Staff: (Click link for story at SU athletics) Shenandoah University Head Football Coach Scott Yoder announced Monday that he has added former Hornets standout Byron Mitchell '14 to his full-time staff.

From our archives (15 years of covering CCHS Football)

Editors Note: Celebrating 15 years of covering CCHS Football we will be presenting various videos and articles from our archives leading up the 2018 season. Enjoy! #CLARKESTRONG

Game of the Week November 27, 2015   Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium, Berryville, VA
The Clarke County Eagles defeat Robert E. Lee 19-0 in the third round of the VHSL AA Eastern Region Football Playoffs.

Post game interviews with Matt Dang, Jordon Turner, Michael Fields, and head coach Chris Parker.

REDSKINS SELECT ADONIS ALEXANDER IN SIXTH ROUND OF SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT

Photo courtesy of HokieSports.com  / VA Tech University

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.- The Washington Redskins selected cornerback Adonis Alexander in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft, held earlier this afternoon, and waived punter Sam Irwin-Hill.

The Redskins used their sixth-round draft choice to pick the 6’3, 197-pound Alexander, making him the first player drafted in the supplemental draft since the organization selected Jeremy Jarmon out of the University of Kentucky in 2009.

Alexander appeared in 34 games in which he played at Virginia Tech. In three seasons, he collected 91 tackles (56 solo), 17 passes defensed, seven interceptions, a sack and a forced fumble.

In 2017, Alexander appeared in nine games in which he played registering 27 tackles (23 solo) a sack, a forced fumble and one interception. He recorded a season high nine tackles versus West Virginia.

Alexander was born on Nov. 7, 1996 and attended Independence High School in Charlotte, N.C.

Redskin veterans speak as Mini Camp comes to a close

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.- The Washington Redskins wound up their 2018 mini camp today, practicing inside the bubble, giving the Redskins ground crew a chance to work on the outdoor fields.

Veteran Redskins Zach Brown, Rob Kelley, and Trent Williams spoke with the media after practice.

Veteran backs ready to compete in 2018

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va.- The Washington Redskins continued their O.T.A.'s  (organized team activity) today at the Inova Sports Performance and Training Center in Ashburn, VA.

Redskin running back Samaje Perine, and Chris Thompson spoke with the media coming off the field.

New look Redskins go to work

Josh Norman, D.J. Swearinger stretch out prior to the work out.           Doug Aylestock / Clarke County Sports

ASHBURN, VA- The Washington Redskins completed an OTA that was open to the media last Wednesday May 30 and was also Military Appreciation Day. The team will have another OTA next week before opening veteran mini camp the second week of June.

Redskins Quarterback Alex Smith meets with members of the military        Doug Aylestock / Clarke County Sports

Highlights from last weeks OTA along with comments from Ryan Kerrigan, Preston Smith, and Paul Richardson Jr. can be viewed below:

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Eagles coral Mustangs to finish regular season

13 Eagles played their last regular season game                Photo by Doug Aylestock / Photography Concepts

BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles finished strong defeating the George Mason Mustangs 42-7 on Senior Night at Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium.

"I'm very proud of this team, and certainly proud of our seniors," Eagles coach Chris Parker said. "They've been a part of a lot of big wins, and I'm really happy for them and proud of this team to be 9-1 this season."

Clarke County (9-1, 3-1) completed their regular season a week ahead of most teams as they have their bye week this coming Friday, the last regular week of the VHSL season.

The Eagles currently sit at number one in the AA Region B power points just slightly ahead of the Central Falcons, the team that defeated the Eagles. The team will have to wait and see how other teams do this week but will surely finish first or second in the final rankings that are used for playoff seating. The Eagles will definitely host a first round playoff game at Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium in two weeks.

Colby Childs passed for 3 touchdowns and rushed for one.      Doug Aylestock / Photography Concepts

Sophomore quarterback Colby Childs passed for 3 touchdowns going a perfect 6 for 6 for 165 yards. Childs also put the Eagles on the board with a touchdown run in the first quarter.

Peyton Rutherford finished his amazing  first regular season with 106 yards rushing on 9 carries and scored 3 times. Once on the ground and two on the receiving end of Child's passes. His second touchdown was a spectacular catch as he reached over the Mason defender and plucked the ball while running backwards and then went on to break away and score.

"I really just tried to focus on the ball and catch it," Rutherford said. "I didn't really see the defender until I got there and caught it, and once I caught it I was like, I got to score."

Colby Childs to Peyton Rutherford pass / catch video

 

George Mason (5-4, 0-3) was able to get a score late in the fourth quarter on a 3 yard touchdown run by West Hagler. The Eagles defense controlled the line and was able to contain the Mason passing game.

The Eagles were led by defensive lineman Bryan Wallace who led the team with 116 tackles, (47 solo) and 12 sacks. The senior commit to UNC Charlotte was rewarded for his great season with a chance to move to the running back position with his first career carry in the fourth quarter.

"It was my first career run and I can't even tell you what happened," Wallace jokingly said. "I was running and it felt like I was in a spaceship white stars flying by me. It was crazy."

Bryan Wallace follows his blockers in his first career carry.        Doug Aylestock / Photography Concepts

Kyle Baylor continued his streak of big plays as he scored twice on a 58 yard touchdown reception and a 73 yard run. Both plays saw Baylor shirking several defenders as he changed direction multiple times.

Senior lineman Kyle Anderson was selected the Sixth Annual Malloy Ford Unsung Hero. The award is presented at the end of every last regular season home game and exemplifies the spirit of hard work, and accomplishment.

"It's pretty awesome, I worked hard during the offseason, I work hard in the games during the season," Anderson said. "It's also a team aspect at the same time. I couldn't be here without my boys, they couldn't be here without me. We are a team, we play together, and we win together."

Kyle Anderson Sixth Annual Malloy Ford Unsung Hero                     Doug Aylestock / Photography Concepts

More game photo's can be seen at Doug Aylestock's Photography Concepts Facebook page.

Clarke County vs George Mason by Doug Aylestock

Game interviews can be seen below, check back for the Game of the Week Highlights

The Clarke County Sports Locker Room Show 10 29 17

LANDOVER, Md.- The Washington Redskins battled the elements, and the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at FedEx Field. The Cowboys came out on top 33-19. Redskin players Vernon Davis, Chris Thompson, and Josh Norman spoke to the media in the locker room after the game.  (Check back for more game coverage and photography).