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…
DL: Parker Edwards, Millbrook junior
DL: Zy'Air Ford, Handley sophomore
DL: Joseph Stem, Clarke County senior
DL: Jalen Washington, Handley sophomore
LB: Chris Bradford, Millbrook senior
LB: Chase Dibert, Sherando junior
LB: Grady Ferrell, Clarke County sophomore
LB: Logan…
Eighteen local players are set to play for the 37-member Valley Team against the Mountain Team in Saturday's Coaches USA All-Star Series game at Bridgewater College, a free-admission contest for seniors which kicks off at 1 p.m.
Handley's Jake…
After guiding James Wood football to a 7-4 record during a season where the team averaged 41.5 points per game, junior quarterback Owen Neal was named the Region 4D Offensive Player of the Year on Friday.
Neal was a…