Prep Sports
September 7, 2008
Chapmanville blanks Herbert Hoover; Scott, Wayne post victories

Fullback Joey Stevens carried 16 times for 123 yards and two touchdowns Friday night as host Chapmanville blanked Herbert Hoover 24-0 in prep football.

David Wiley (18 carries, 98 yards) also ran for a pair of TDs for the Tigers (2-0), who finished with 271 yards on the ground.

Chapmanville overcame 11 penalties for 100 yards. It doesn't get any easier next week for Hoover (0-2), which travels to unbeaten Wayne (2-0).

  • SCOTT 35, WYOMING EAST 14: Jordan Green, a guard relegated to running back duty because of first-half injuries, ran for 125 yards and returned a blocked punt for a TD as the visiting Skyhawks rallied from a 14-12 halftime deficit. Nevin Honeycutt returned an interception 78 yards for a TD for Scott and also threw an 11-yard TD pass to Tyler Thompson. The Warriors, playing for the first time since the death of assistant coach Andy Grogg on Tuesday, got a pair of first-half TD passes from Thad Grogg, Andy's son.

  • WAYNE 31, JAMES MONROE 10: Cory Damron rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns as the visiting Pioneers avenged a loss in last year's Class AA playoff semifinals. Jason Thompson added 93 yards on the ground for Wayne (2-0), which ran for 419 yards. Taylor Robertson was held to 45 yards on 16 carries for the Mavericks (0-1), who were limited to 154 net yards.

  • DODDRIDGE 21, VALLEY 20: Center Tyler Friend recovered a fumble in the end zone with 3:31 left and Chris Lips booted the decisive extra point for the host Bulldogs.

    • The hard-luck Greyhounds (0-2), leading 20-14, forced the Doddridge running back to fumble from the 1-yard line but weren't able to cover it to secure the win. Valley led in total yards 243-215.

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    Posted By: Hoover Alumni (9:28pm 09-08-2008)
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    There is a really good football coach in Clendenin, He's just not certified by the state so he can't coach High School football. I heard he was 19 and 2 coaching football his last 2 years coaching in Florida.

    Posted By: tired of it too (11:17am 09-08-2008)
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    Agree w/both comments so far, but what I can say is that the kids being played b/c of who mommy or, most of the time b/c of who daddy is, will find out really fast and hard once they live Hoover they're on equal playing ground with the rest of the world, whether they go on to college or go into the work world - so coaches and parents have done these "golden" ones much more harm than good - the pavement they've laid ends at high school graduation and they have to deal w/reality. BTW it happens w/ cheerleading too. I was at a Hoover game this weekend where JV cheerleaders cheered with varsity cheerleaders. What's up with that? If you make JV you cheer JV games. I think the coach is trying to set a precedence this year that will benefit her or hers. Honestly, if all there is in life is what you can achieve in Hoover athletics, you are selling yourself short. Elk River politics only work on Elk River - thank God!

    Posted By: Elk RIver man (8:52am 09-08-2008)
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    I agree 100% with "Hoover Alumni". Not only did this happen in football, but all sports. Baseball team was comprised of kids that lived within 2 miles of the coach. Talented players sat on the bench so son's & friends of coach could get their time. Even when the stats proved who betters players were, it made no difference. If you donated $, lived near coach, BBQ'd with coach, or spent every day grooming the field, your kid would play. Otherwise, forget it. Been that way in small schools for the past 30 years I've observed, & no sign of change in site. Saw several championships tinkled away because of this. Simply hurts the school. Coaches/Directors your not fooling anyone, do the right thing.

    Posted By: Hoover Alumni (9:41am 09-07-2008)
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    It's Simple horrible coaches. Hoover could have a great football program. For years coaches only played the kids who's families had money and big names in the community. These kids were probably going to go to college other kids that could play great ball that came from families that were not as fortunante did'nt play. I saw this for years growing up in this area and attending these schools. Also, it would help if our coahes got their head out of their own behinds and checked their egos at the door. Concentrate on the kids and the football program.

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