Will Terrell and the Cougars Prove Too Much for the Rams?

After a surprising win last week versus Central, Strasburg (4-1, 0-0 Bull Run) opens Bull Run district play against the biggest hurdle remaining on its schedule, Manassas Park. The 5-0 Cougars are ranked 6th in Group A by Associated Press voters, and are led by third year starting quarterback Zach Terrell. Terrell has already amassed over 1500 yards passing and rushing, and accounted for 22 touchdowns. He along with his favorite targets, senior wide receivers Joe Greene and A.C. Fitchett, power an offense that has averaged 33 points a game. Their defense has been just as spectacular, allowing just 10.2 points per game.

Coach: Jeff Lloyd (7th year, 50-21-0).

Mascot: Cougars.

Enrollment: 613.

Classification: Group A, Division 2, Region B.

2003 Record: 12-1.

Current Record: 5-0.

Points Scored: 165.

Points Against: 51.

Offense: Spread.

Defense: 4-4.

Key Returnees: WR A.C. Fitchett, WR Joe Green, OL Bucky Griffen, C Anthony Van Kuren, QB Zack Terrell.

Key Losses: DL Larry Beatty, WR Ivan Fitchett, T Howard Mighty, DB Reggie Rigaud, RB Michael Roberts, G Sam Wright.

Quick Hits: In the last nine meetings between the two teams, Strasburg holds a 7-2 record, outscoring the Cougars 231 to 104. … Manassas Park’s last regular season loss was to the Rams, a 14-0 defeat on October 4, 2002. The game will be broadcast by Retro Radio starting at 7:20, on AM-1230/AM-790 and online at www.radioshenandoah.com.