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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1970
Page
8
James Wood led 21-0 before Albemarle staged a furious finish. Walter White caught a 15 yard TD from Tom Bishop as the Patriots exploded for two late scores and a near third, but Wood held on 21-15 in a Commonwealth League clash.
Albemarle recovers an onside kick at the James Wood 45 yard line and drives to the Wood five. Walter White catches a bomb from Bishop, Carl Wright runs five for a second score in 35 seconds. Wood defense holds on fourth and 37 as time runs out. Albemarle remains unbeaten with a seventh win.
Berkeley Springs defeated Hedgesville 14 to 8 in a ground oriented victory. The Indians rushed for 194 yards to 37 by Hedgesville while giving up 114 passing yards. Jerry Combs scored on a one yard plunge late in the second quarter and again a 34 yard run set up another score as the Colonels held firm on a goal line stand.
Clarke County Eagles edge Warren County Wildcats 14-13 behind a late, decisive defensive stop. Key plays include Hazelette to Reed for a first quarter score, Burns 22-yard run, Love’s third quarter interception return, and Allison’s 47-yard fumble recovery for a TD.
Area teams posted varied results with James Wood 21 Albemarle 15. Musselman 32 Ridgeley 20. Broadway 56 Stuarts Draft 0. Martinsburg 18 Frederick 12. Thomas Johnson 53 N Hagerstown 13. Madison 21 Elkton 12. and other games noting Clarke County Warren County Hampshire Loudoun County etc.
Hampshire football upset Loudoun County 12 to 6 at Leesburg. Gary Grayson connected with Gene Green for a 21 yard first quarter score to put Loudoun ahead, then Andy Fuller returned a kickoff for a touchdown to tie. Amos Ansel pass to Andy Herron for 11 yards gave Hampshire the lead in the third quarter.
Stafford Indians defend hard to limit Osbourn to nine rushing yards and 84 passing yards. Clyde Vines scores from 13 yards, Kerry McBroom adds a 2 yard plunge, Tommy Vandever catches a 10 yard pass for another touchdown.
Handley Judges extended their win streak to seven with a 29 20 victory over Lane Knights in Charlottesville. Key moments included Wim Lyons seven carries for 178 yards and a 55 yard opening drive, Partlow passing to Dixon and Gaither, and multiple Lane fumbles that shifted momentum.
Harrisonburg beat favored Waynesboro 13 12 in a Shenandoah Valley rivalry. A seven yard Walter Green to Fred Bauserman pass gave the Streaks a first quarter lead, with Gareal Harris replying for Waynesboro on a 74 yard reception.
Musselman defeated Ridgely 32 to 20 in INWOOD with Mike Gochenour scoring on a pair of long rushing TDs from 81 and 31 yards. The Musselman offense, strong in all quarters, rolled to the win behind early surges and steady defense.
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