James Wood football coach Mike Bolin had a message -- more like a theme, really -- for his team this week as the Colonels prepared to face county rival Sherando for the second time this season in tonight's Group AA, Division 4 semifinals at Arrowhead Stadium.
WINCHESTER -- Those expecting James Wood High School to apologize for its Region II Division 4 football playoff appearance this season are in for a long wait.
FRONT ROYAL -- Two weeks ago, James Wood spoiled Millbrook's Senior Night with a thrilling five-set win. It was the Colonels' first win over Millbrook in eight matches, and a loss Millbrook senior Jordan Orndoff said was "devastating."
WINCHESTER -- Fauquier High School's push for the Region II football playoffs came down to big tests in the final two weeks of the regular season. The Falcons passed the first one Friday night, quite literally.
WINCHESTER -- James Wood fought off a determined effort by Handley on Wednesday to topple the Judges 25-17, 25-18, 25-21 in the regular-season Northwestern District girls volleyball finale for both teams.
WINCHESTER -- James Wood eventually defeated Skyline on Tuesday in a Northwestern District girl's volleyball match, but it took a shocker in the first set to get the Colonels going.
WINCHESTER -- Millbrook High School made big plays on defense and in the kicking game Friday night, and that was just enough to propel the Pioneers to a 10-7 Northwestern District football victory over Frederick County rival James Wood at Kelican Stadium.