Chatham junior quarterback Cam McClellan scored on a touchdown run on the Cavaliers’ first play in the second overtime, sending Chatham to a thrilling 28-22 homecoming victory Friday night in a Dogwood District matchup.

Chatham’s players — despite being winless entering Friday’s homecoming game against Nelson County — are hungry to prove that they are better despite the record.

Chatham looks to improve after tough loss and Tunstall plays in final road game

A high scoring first half turned into a defensive battle as William Campbell defeated host Chatham 34-32 in Dogwood District football action.

Several long scoring rallies helped propel Chatham to another Dogwood District win with a 3-0 victory over Appomattox Thursday night.

Brandon Walker rushes for 124 yards in loss

A preview of tonight’s prep football action

Three touchdowns in the first quarter sealed a 31-8 win for the Buckingham County Knights over the Chatham Cavaliers on Friday night.

Gretna, Dan River Chatham, BY and Hargrave all host on busy Friday of high school football

Luckily for Tunstall, Chatham could never turn the corner and the Cavaliers’ missed opportunities helped Tunstall roll to a 27-8 victory on Friday night.

Preview capsules of this week’s area prep football games

Ball security wasn’t an issue during Chatham’s preseason and scrimmages, but the Cavaliers’ inability to hold onto the football led to their downfall in a 35-8 season-opening loss to Randolph-Henry on Friday night.

Matt Bray didn’t allow any runs after the first inning as Chatham held on to defeat Northumberland 7-2 in the Group A state quarterfinals on Tuesday. Chatham (23-2) advanced to play Rappahannock on Friday at 10 a.m. at Radford.

Four Cavs score in double figures in loss

Marissa Thompson scores a game-high 16 points, including every Chatham point in the first quarter
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