WASHINGTON COUNTY GAMES
Hedgesville Eagles (2-4) at Boonsboro Warriors (6-0)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Series: Hedgesville leads, 6-3.
Last meeting: 2004 — Hedgesville, 26-14.
Last week: The Eagles lost to Musselman, 54-13. ... The Warriors beat Catoctin, 39-33.
Notes: The Eagles won the last six meetings between 1990-2004. The Warriors beat Hedgesville three straight times from 1960-62. ... This is the Warriors’ fourth winning streak of at least six games since 2001. ... The Eagles have surrendered 111 points in consecutive losses to Martinsburg and Musselman. They allowed just 71 points in their first four games this season. ... The Eagles lost QB Troy Markley to a concussion in the first half of the loss to Musselman. ... The Eagles committed four turnovers and were penalized 13 times. ... The Warriors allowed more than 30 points for the first time this season in their win over Catoctin last week. ... The Warriors rolled up 345 yards on the ground, led by Justin Jardeleza’s 166 yards on 12 carries. ... Jardeleza and Gunnar Whipp each ran for 2 TDs. ... Ryan Ruiz returned an INT 101 yards for a TD.
Next week: Hampshire at Hedgesville; Boonsboro at Brunswick.
Smithsburg Leopards (2-4) at North Hagerstown Hubs (4-2)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Series: Tied, 11-11.
Last meeting: 2010 — Smithsburg, 28-27 (OT).
Last week: The Leopards lost to South Hagertown, 21-6. ... The Hubs lost to Williamsport, 16-14.
Notes: The Leopards have won the last two meetings by a total of three points. The Hubs won the previous seven meetings. ... Smithsburg has lost four straight since starting the season 2-0. ... The Leopards netted 193 yards in the loss to South Hagerstown, but didn’t find the end zone until late in the fourth quarter. ... RB Austin Ryan led the Leopards with 68 yards rushing. ... QB Corey Dunkin came on in the fourth quarter and completed 2 of 3 passes for 44 yards, including a 24-yard score to Brock Heiston. ... The Hubs had several streaks snapped in their loss to Williamsport, including a nine-game winning streak against the Wildcats and a string of eight straight games with at least 30 points. ... RB Phillip Butler, Washington County’s leading scorer, added to his total with a pair of TDs, including an 85-yard kickoff return for a score. ... Butler’s 167 rushing yards accounted for 83 percent of North’s total offense against Williamsport. ... The Hubs were penalized 14 times for 115 yards and committed six turnovers (4 fumbles, 2 INTs).
Next week: Clear Spring at Smithsburg; North Hagerstown at Catoctin.
Catoctin Cougars (3-3) at South Hagerstown Rebels (4-2)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Series: Tied, 10-10.
Last meeting: 2010 — Catoctin, 38-13 (victory awarded to South due to Catoctin’s use of an ineligible player)
Last week: The Cougars lost to Boonsboro, 39-33. ... The Rebels beat Smithsburg, 21-6.
Notes: The Cougars have won the last four meetings on the field. ... The Rebels are seeking their first three-game winning streak since the middle of the 2006 season. ... QB Brandon Hess threw for 79 yards, including a 61-yard TD pass to Michael Hill, and ran for 92 yards, including a 39-yard TD run, in the win over Smithsburg. ... The Rebels nearly posted their second shutout of the season until the Leopards scored in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. ... Cougars QB Josh Laramore threw 3 TD passes — all to Zach Paguirigan — in the loss to Boonsboro. However, his INT which was returned 101 yards for a touchdown by Ryan Ruiz with about 4 minutes remaining in the game turned out to be the difference.
Next week: North Hagerstown at Catoctin; South Hagerstown at Williamsport.
Hundred Hornets (0-7) at Hancock Panthers (2-4)
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Series: Tied, 5-5.
Last meeting: 2010 — Hancock, 19-16.
Last week: The Hornets lost to Cameron, 46-8. ... The Panthers lost to Randolph-Macon Academy, 40-20.
Notes: The Panthers have won the last two meetings. ... The Hornets have been outscored 365-32 this season. ... The Panthers’ loss to RMA closed out an eight-day stretch in which they played three games, going 2-1. ... The Panthers ran for 158 yards in the loss to RMA, led by freshman Jesse Wolford’s 83 yards on 12 carries. ... Garrett Wiles completed 8 of 24 passes for 55 yards and 2 TDs.
Next week: Hundred at Toronto (Ohio); Allegheny-Clarion Valley (Pa.) at Hancock.
Clear Spring Blazers (3-3) at Berkeley Springs Indians (2-5)
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Series: First meeting.
Last week: The Blazers lost to Brunswick, 50-25. ... The Indians lost to Keyser, 44-10.
Notes: The Blazers have lost three in a row after starting the season 3-0. ... The Blazers scored their first points ever in six meetings with Brunswick. ... The Blazers allowed 574 yards against Brunswick, the majority coming from QB Ian Fisher. But they also came up with seven Brunswick turnovers (4 INTs, 3 fumbles). ... Adam Mellott completed 14 of 26 passes for 144 yards. He also ran for a TD. ... Ryan Aaron returned an INT 81 yards for a TD and Jesse Gentry returned a kickoff 67 yards for another score. Gentry also had a 16-yard TD run. ... The Indians never led against Keyser and trailed 23-3 at halftime. ... Zach Wise kicked a 37-yard FG.
Next week: Clear Spring at Smithsburg; Berkeley Springs at Grafton.
Brunswick Railroaders (4-2) at Williamsport Wildcats (3-3)
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Series: Brunswick leads, 17-13.
Last meeting: 2010 — Brunswick, 36-6.
Last week: The Railroaders beat Clear Spring, 50-25. ... The Wildcats beat North Hagerstown, 16-14.
Notes: The Railroaders ended a three-game losing streak in the series last season. ... The Railroaders are fourth in the Maryland Class 1A West point standings through six games, while the Wildcats are fourth in the 2A West standings. The top four teams in each region advance to the playoffs. ... The Railroaders racked up 574 yards of offense in the win over Clear Spring. ... QB Ian Fisher threw 2 TD passes, ran for 4 TDs and caught a TD pass. He ran for 190 yards and threw for 253. ... The Railroaders turned the ball over seven times (4 INTs, 3 fumbles) in the win over Clear Spring. ... The Wildcats took advantage of six turnovers (4 fumbles, 2 INTs) in beating North Hagerstown for the first time since 1999. ... Tyler Wise caught a 10-yard TD pass with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game to give the Wildcats the lead, then intercepted a psss with 1:10 remaning to help seal the win over North. ... Antonio Murphy ran for 102 yards and a TD.
Next week: Boonsboro at Brunswick; South Hagerstown at Williamsport.
Flint Hill Huskies (4-1) at Saint James Saints (1-5)
When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Series: Flint Hill leads, 5-4.
Last meeting: 2010 — Flint Hill, 25-14.
Last week: The Huskies lost to Bishop Ireton, 27-7. ... The Saints lost to Sidwell Friends, 32-7.
Notes: The Huskies have won the last five meetings. ... The Huskies allowed as many points (27) in the loss to Bishop Ireton as they allowed in their first four games combined. ... The Huskies surrendered 436 yards against Bishop Ireton, including 320 through the air. ... The Saints dropped their fifth straight game after winning their season opener. ... Sherman Harris scored the only TD for the Saints in the loss to Sidwell on a 65-yard pass from Bobby Brennan.
Next week: Flint Hill at Maret School; Saint James is idle (at Maret, Oct. 29).
TRI-STATE GAMES
Chambersburg Trojans (4-2) at Carlisle Thundering Herd (3-3)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Last week: The Trojans beat Harrisburg, 9-7. ... The Herd lost to State College, 38-28.
Next week: Chambersburg at State College; Carlisle at Central Dauphin.
Waynesboro Indians (2-4) at West Perry Mustangs (2-4)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Last week: The Indians lost to Big Spring, 26-20. ... The Mustangs lost to Shippensburg, 16-0.
Next week: Waynesboro at Shippensburg; West Perry at Gettysburg.
James Buchanan Rockets (1-4) at Greencastle Blue Devils (4-2)
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Last week: The Rockets lost to Northern, 40-13. ... The Blue Devils beat Gettysburg 49-7.
Next week: Big Spring at James Buchanan; Greencastle at Northern.
Patrick Henry Patriots (5-1) at Martinsburg Bulldogs (6-0)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Last week: The Patriots beat George Washington, 31-2. ... The Bluddogs beat Washington, 60-0.
Next week: Patrick Henry at Halifax County; Jefferson at Martinsburg.
Keyser Golden Tornado (5-1) at Jefferson Cougars (0-6)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Last week: The Golden Tornado beat Berkeley Springs, 44-10. ... The Cougars were idle; lost to Musselman 45-14 on Sept. 30.
Next week: Keyser at Musselman; Jefferson at Martinsburg.
Musselman Applemen (5-2) at Hampshire Trojans (1-5)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Last week: The Applemen beat Hedgesville, 54-13. ... The Trojans lost to Northern Garrett, 31-14.
Next week: Keyser at Musselman; Hampshire at Hedgesville
Skyline Hawks (3-3) at Washington Patriots (2-4)
When: Friday, 7 p.m.
Last week: The Hawks beat Millbrook, 26-20. ... The Patriots lost to Martinsburg, 60-0.
Next week: Skyline at Handley; Washington at Frankfort.
Hill School Rams (1-3) at Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm (0-4)
When: Saturday, 3:15 p.m.
Last week: The Rams beat Peddie School, 10-0. ... The Blue Storm lost to Blair Academy, 42-6.
Next week: Poly Prep at Hill School; Spingarn (D.C.) at Mercersburg Academy.
