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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1974
Page
12
Berryville hosts a decisive NW clash as Handley and Clarke County, the district front-runners, face off before 6000 fans. Clarke seeks a sixth straight win while Handley aims to stay perfect in league play, with the winner likely shaping the district title race.
Handley trains through layoff for Georgetown Prep Classic in Rockville with 1100 runners from 54 schools. The Judges seek a team title to push toward district regionals and the Nov. 9 state meet at William and Mary, led by Frye and Beatty while Woodbridge and Kennedy challenge individual standings.
Clarke County rides a 6-0 defense led by tackle Charles Carey and anchors Jay Longerbeam Herbert Cunningham and Kelly Banks as it hosts Handley in a Northwestern District showdown. The unit has held most opponents under 50 yards rushing and produced multiple shutouts.
The article notes Buffalo favored to beat New England with Bills fans expected to influence the game. Cowboys seek rebound after four straight losses as several other Week 6 matchups feature key divisions and rivalries including Eagles at Cowboys and Vikings vs Lions.
Handley's freshman team defeated Clarke County 30-12 as Mike Minnis scored two second quarter touchdowns and Brut Boxwell added one. Nick Thomas threw a 40 yard TD to Minnis as the Judges improved to 2-4. They host George Mason Thursday at 4 p.m.
James Wood Sophomores overwhelmed Massanutten Academy 32 0 yesterday afternoon at James Wood. Keith Hickman and David Gibbs scored two touchdowns each as the Colonels built a 20 0 halftime lead and totaled 345 yards offense with Cecil Boyce passing for another score.
Last week results show Star Pickers beating Clarke by two points and multiple regional teams posting narrow margins. The season tally stands at 93 wins and 47 losses for the pickers.
Handley leads the series 5-1 with 1955 19 to 0, Clarke County. In 1956 Clarke County won 7 to 6. 1966 Handley 13 12 Clarke, 1967 Handley 46 7, 1968 Handley 35 13, 1969 Handley 39 12.
A dense roster lists Clarke County players by position with heights and class years. Key names include Terry Whittle, Mike McIntire, Herbert Cunningham, Kelly Banks, Robert Sanford, Dale Sowers, and Billy Rosenberry across offense and defense.
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