My take on the game. No doubt Central deserves the #1 Ranking, they were the better team and Clarke just could not stop Tyler Forbes. This was a classic smashmouth football game. Very cleanly played, other than offsides and false starts I don't think there were any other penalties, no trash talking, warnings very fast game with both teams running the ball a majority of the game. Clarke played their worst first half of the year, but came out on the opening drive of the second half and went 80 yards to put the game within 7, and it remained that way into the 4th before the third Central score put it away for good. Good atmosphere with the crowd going back and forth with the "You can't do that" when either team had a false start. Central fans were their early and very respectful the whole game and there was alot of interaction on the field after the game between the Central and Clarke players, mutual respect and pride in their play, knowing there is a chance they could meet again before the season ends. This rivalry has become a classic over the last five years and much respect in Eagles camp for Coach Yew.
It was good to see Carson Rutherford back on the field, although he only did long snapping, and did a great job, he will give the Eagles a boost when he gets back full time in his running back/ defensive back duties. As for the comments about Clarke not having a passer in 15 seasons where were you 4 years ago when Colby Childs broke Sean MacDonalds passing records with 3,007 yards and 34 TDs holds all the school passing records. Maybe he didn't play in CC little league.
Riverheads will be in the mix for top spot and don't overlook Strasburg, they just kind of lurking in the shadows. Bull Run District and Region B has a bunch of good teams, best I've seen in a long time.