Strasburg Looks to Defend Home Turf

After last week’s 24-0 victory over East Hardy, Strasburg will begin defense of their home turf against county rival Stonewall Jackson. The Generals are coming off an impressive 30-29 overtime win against Clarke County. In the past 10 meetings between the teams Stonewall holds a 4-6 advantage, including a 20-7 win over the Rams in Quicksburg last year.

Coach: Dick Krol (18th year, 96-86-0).

Mascot: Generals.

Enrollment: 468.

Classification: Group A, Division 1, Region B.

2003 Record: 3-7.

Current Record: 1-0.

Points Scored: 30.

Points Against: 29.

Offense: Power I.

Defense: 5-2.

Key Returnees: RB/LB Carlos Delgado, RB/LB Richard Long, QB/DB Patrick Smoot, OL/DL Wes Stout.

Key Losses: TE/DE Mike Divey, TE/DE Thomas Long, RB/DB James Pedigo, WR/DB Luiz Perez.

Quick Hits: Last weeks opening season win gives Strasburg 24 in a row, dating back to 1980. … The Rams have not had back-to-back shutout wins since 2002, when they defeated Central and Manassas Park in consecutive weeks. … Strasburg and Stonewall combined for seven lost fumbles in their respective games last week. … Beginning at 7:20, the game will be broadcast by Retro Radio, on AM-1230/AM-790 and online at www.radioshenandoah.com.