Can Strasburg Contain Liggins?

Strasburg (6-2, 1-1 Bull Run) gets back into action this week when they face Clarke County in Berryville. The Eagles are coming off a 34-21 dissapointing loss from the hands of George Mason, a team the Rams will play next week. To improve upon back-to-back 5-5 seasons, Clarke will need to be victorious in their remaining two games. Leading the charge for them is junior runningback Lee Liggins. Liggins leads the area in rushing, and is second in scoring. Last year he had a breakout game against Strasburg, scoring three of his team’s four touchdowns.

Coach: Chris Parker (5th year, 18-30-0).

Mascot: Eagles.

Enrollment: 619.

Classification: Group A, Division 2, Region B.

2003 Record: 5-5, 1-3 Bull Run.

Current Record: 4-4.

Points Scored: 186.

Points Against: 156.

Offense: Wing-T.

Defense: 4-4.

Key Returnees: RB Kevin Bell, WR, Danny Hardesty, WR, Mike Hill, RB Lee Liggins, OL Jared McDonald, QB Stacey Poston, FB Kevin Welsh.

Key Losses: DL Josh Brown, OL Denny Fuller, TE Brian Mercke, OL Dustin Walker.

Quick Hits: Clarke County coach Chris Parker is 1-3 all-time against Strasburg, with his only victory coming last year. During those four games against the Rams the Eagles were outscored 114 to 42. … After Stonewall Jackson and William Campbell were handed their second losses, Strasburg was left sitting alone as the top seed of Region B, Division 1. The number one position guarantees home-field advantage throughout the regional playoffs. Another Ram win would solidify the spot, while two would ensure it. … Strasburg has used a powerful running game to mow down opponents this year, but just as punishing has been the Rams’ defense. In their six wins, Strasburg has had two shutouts and not allowed more than 14 points. Altogether they have given up only 40 points, a 6.67 average in those victories.