Rams Look to Dominate MMA Once Again

Strasburg (4-2, 0-1 Bull Run) will finish off its out-of-disctrict schedule when they host Massanutten Military Academy Friday evening. The Rams will try to regroup after dropping their second loss of the season against Manassas Park. The Colonels, just like the Rams have faced their fair share of diversity lately, losing the past two games they have played. MMA had been on a roll, cruising by Quantico, Fishburne, and Colonial Beach and receiving a forth place ranking among private schools. Since then the Colonels were blown out 42-6 by Blessed Sacrament Academy, and allowed Roanake Catholic squeak by with a one point win.

Coach: Mike Yew (2nd year, 5-9-0).

Mascot: Colonels.

Enrollment: 150.

Classification: VISFA, Division 1.

2003 Record: 2-7.

Current Record: 3-2.

Points Scored: 104.

Points Against: 90.

Offense: Multiple sets.

Defense: 4-4.

Key Returnees: DE Matt Albright, OL Shaun Bryant, TE Devon Lewis, RB Zack Mondres, OL Yohel Sakimoto, OL Alexander Willauer.

Key Losses: WR Jonathan Colon, C Terrell Galloway, WR Robert Paniaqua, LB Jeff Schmitt.

Quick Hits: Of the three wins the Rams had last year, one was against the Colonels. In week six Strasburg pummeled MMA 47-0. … Runningback Josh Kibler continues to lead the area schools in scoring, putting up 54 points. The freshman sensation has eight rushing touchdowns, and one receiving. … One quiet contributor on defense has been lineman Bryan Strejcek. The senior has racked up 25 tackles, third best on the team, and is the sack leader with three.