FRONT ROYAL, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles (4-0) defeated the Warren County Wildcats (0-3) 31 to 0 at Warren County High School. The Eagles got two touchdowns from Wyatt Palmer, with Wilson Taylor getting one on the ground and William Wiita scored on a deflected pass and raced in with the pick six. Drake Barton kicked 4 pat's and a field goal to round out the scoring.
Eagles players Carson Chinn, Wyatt Palmer, and William Wiita along with head coach Casey Childs speak with Moe Murphy and Clarke County Sports after the game.
BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles defeated the Buffalo Gap Bison 35 - 22 on Hall of Fame / Youth Football Night at the Felt.
The Eagles scored 5 times on the ground with Tanner Sipe and Wyatt Palmer each scoring twice and Wilson Taylor going in once. Drake Barton was 5 of 5 on point after attempts.
Eagle players Brady MacDonald, Tanner Sipe, Wyatt Palmer, and Wilson Taylor speak with Clarke County Sports after the game, which can be seen below. More game coverage coming soon...
Wilson Taylor races for the first TD of the 2024 season. photo by Doug Aylestock
ASHBURN, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles traveled to Ashburn twice before they could play the game. Lightning delays caused the postponement of the Thursday night opener. The Eagles returned on Friday and took care of business with a convincing 55-9 victory over the Rock Ridge Phoenix.
The 24 hour delay did not seem to hamper the Eagles in any fashion.
"It was hard for all of us to come and sit here for three hours."Eagles Running back Wyatt Palmer said. "It was hot, exhausting, none of us wanted to do it, but we stayed focus and came locked in."
The Eagles scored on their first drive when Wilson Taylor went around the left end and raced untouched for the opening drive's score.
Palmer scored the next three times on runs of 25, 76, and 46 and ended up with 165 yards.
Wyatt Palmer ran wild gaining 165 yards and 3 touchdowns. photo by Doug Aylestock
Rock Ridge got their lone touchdown near the end of the first quarter, after the Eagles had already put the game out of reach.
Tanner Sipe passed for 78 yards on 3 of 5 and 1 touchdown. A 53 yard strike to Lincoln Booker. Sipe also rushed for a score.
The Eagles also got scores from Will Witta and Brayden Roper. Witta from one yard and Roper took a run 67 yards to the house.
Carson Chinn had an interception and continues to lead the Eagles in tackles. Joseph Stem, and Brandon O'Bannion all had strong games, as did the entire team.
Drake Barton was 7 of 8 on extra points.
The Eagles will travel to King William on Friday to face the King William Cavaliers. The Eagles defeated the Cav's last year at the felt 34-7, but this years game is expected to be much closer.
"We are excited about the opportunity,"Head Coach Casey Childs said. "It's the kind of game you want to play in. It's two of the best 2A programs in the state. These are the kind of games you sign up to play in."
Game highlights and post game interviews can be seen below on the Game of the Week and Doug Aylestocks photography can be seen on the Friday Night Lights Link below the game of the week.
Tanner Sipe Wilson Taylor Wyatt Palmer Carson Chinn
photo courtesy Clarke County Football
BERRYVILLE,Va.- The2024 Clarke County High School Varsity Football Captains took time after practice today to speak with Moe Murphy of Clarke County Sports about the upcoming 2024 season. The four seniors have been mainstays in the Clarke County Eagle football program for several seasons.
BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County High School Head Football Coach Casey Childs sat down and spoke with Moe Murphy of Clarke County Sports about the upcoming 2024 Eagles Football team, schedule, the Bull Run District and the upcoming opener this Thursday in Ashburn as the Eagles face the Rock Ridge Phoenix.
The interview is presented by Clarke County Sports Media Productions and is part of our Annual Pre Season Show.
BERRYVILLE, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles JV and Varsity football teams scrimmaged on Friday against the James Wood Colonels. The scrimmage wraps up the summer practices and the Eagles will travel to Ashburn on Thursday, 8/29/2024 to face the Rock Ridge Phoenix. The Eagles defeated the Phoenix 42-7 last year to open their season.
Moe Murphy from Clarke County Sports Media Productions was on hand to capture the action which can be seen below.
BLUEMONT, Va. - Clarke County Sports Owner/Editor Moe Murphy has announced that Clarke County Sports will be presenting the Clarke County Sports Coaches Leadership Award to two senior members of the Eagles Football Team.
The award is fashioned after the old Malloy Unsung Hero Award, (No longer active). Senior members of the team are eligible and will be selected by the Eagles Coaching Staff. The award is based on who shows leadership character throughout the season both on and off the field, such as in the classroom. Also be willing to work with underclassmen and do what is necessary for the best of the team.
"The coaches are with the kids as much as anybody and they can see who develops into a team leader as the season progresses." Murphy said.
The award will be made at the end of the final home regular season home game on Senior night. Winners will be presented with plaque and a Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card.
Senior night is Friday November 1 against Luray. Kickoff is 7:00PM at Wilbur M. Feltner Stadium in Berryville, Va.
STERLING, Va.- The Clarke County Eagles Football Program travelled to Sterling on Thursday to face the Dominion Titans in their first scrimmage of the 2024 season. Varsity, JV, and Freshman all made the trip and faced off in controlled scrimmages.
The Eagles looked fairly sharp, however several shotgun snaps failed to hit the spot and will need to be corrected.
Moe Murphy of Clarke County Sports was on hand to capture the action.
