The 2025 high school football season continues with a Northern Virginia non-conference showdown as the James Wood Colonels travel to face the Clarke County Eagles on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams open their seasons with this cross-county rivalry matchup, promising intensity and physical play under the Friday night lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: James Wood (Winchester, VA) @ Clarke County (Berryville, VA)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Clarke County High School, Berryville, VA
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James Wood Colonels
The Colonels begin the season aiming to make noise in the Winchester area. Ranked #175 in Virginia, James Wood will lean on its offensive line to create space and rely on strong defensive play to slow Clarke County’s run-heavy offense.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 7,317
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State Rank (VA): 175
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Division Rank: 30
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Key to Win: Establish balance on offense early, win the turnover battle, and prevent Clarke County from controlling the clock.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Tyler Johnson – QB
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Caleb Morris – RB/LB
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Jaden Walker – RB
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Brady Smith – WR/DB
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Evan Turner – WR
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Wyatt Miller – TE/LB
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Austin Reed – OL/DL
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Noah Fletcher – OL
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Dylan Carter – DL
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Landon Harris – LB
Clarke County Eagles
Clarke County, consistently one of the toughest small-school programs in Virginia, enters the season ranked #117 in the state. The Eagles will rely on their trademark ground game and disciplined defense to protect home turf.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: 5,129
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State Rank (VA): 117
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Division Rank: 9
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Key to Win: Control the pace with the running game, maintain defensive discipline, and capitalize on scoring opportunities in the red zone.
Main Squad (Projected):
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Jackson Lewis – QB
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Hunter Price – RB
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Mason Carter – RB/LB
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Elijah Brown – WR/DB
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Brody Harrison – WR
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Colton Davis – TE/LB
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Owen Brooks – OL/DL
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Carter Bennett – OL
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Isaiah Thompson – DL
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Ryan Scott – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Division Rank | Overall Record |
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| James Wood | 7,317 | 175 (VA) | 30 | 0-0 |
| Clarke County | 5,129 | 117 (VA) | 9 | 0-0 |
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