WINCHESTER — James Wood football's offense was humming for much of last season.
The Colonels, who finished 7-4 for the second straight year, set program records by averaging 41.5 points per game and scoring 456 total points. On defense,…
WINCHESTER — When Owen Neal and Aidric Yurish were competing for the starting quarterback job for the second straight year as sophomores in 2024, James Wood coach Todd Wilson noted that their friendship and working relationship was "great for…
WINCHESTER — After a record-setting scoring season, it's going to be interesting to see what the James Wood High School football team's offense does for an encore in 2026.
Thursday marked the first official day of Virginia High School…
The second year of a two-year high school football scheduling cycle mostly involves flipping the site of game locations from the previous year, but Handley will have two notable changes to its 2026 slate as part of the Virginia…
Throughout his junior year at James Wood, Owen Neal consistently showcased his hard work and preparation.
As the Colonels' starting quarterback in the fall and an everyday contributor as a catcher or third baseman in the spring, Neal had…
Owen Neal
James Wood — Junior
FOOTBALL: A quarterback, Neal led area in passing yards (2,633) and TDs (27). Completed 128 of 199 passes and had 5 interceptions. Ranked 4th in rushing yards (912 on 139 attempts) and 2nd…
Since arriving at James Wood High School, junior quarterback Owen Neal has consistently helped the Colonels improve. After a standout 2025, Neal’s linear progression has culminated in him being named The Winchester Star Offensive Player of the Year.
After…
Owen Neal
James Wood — Junior
Quarterback
Neal led area in passing yards (2,633) and TDs (27). Completed 128 of 199 passes and had 5 interceptions. Ranked 4th in rushing yards (912 on 139 attempts) and 2nd in rushing TDs…
QB: Duncan Hensler, Handley junior
RB: Grady Ferrell, Clarke County sophomore
RB: Jeremiah Hodel, James Wood junior
WR: Cam Clark, Millbrook senior
WR: Rome Johnson, Millbrook junior
WR: Kaden McCullough, James Wood senior
OL: Tyler Davis, Handley sophomore
OL:…
JoJo Johnson
Handley — Senior
Linebacker
Ranked 3rd in area with 99 tackles (45 solo, 15 for a loss) and had 2.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 4 pass breakups. Class 4 State Second Team. Region 4D First Team. Class…