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By Steve Franklin
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
Some travel to Warren County. Others go to Fauquier County. And even more make the trek to Culpeper County.
For years, dozens of county residents have logged hundreds of miles from August through November just to give their kids the opportunity to play America’s favorite sport - football.
But many would like to see things change.
They’re tired of logging mile after mile. Sick of eating meals on the run. Folks in this community are ready for a youth football league in Rappahannock County.
“There’s no reason we can’t have a little league football organization right here in Rappahannock County” said Amy Hitt, whose twin sons Dylan and Evan play in the Culpeper Football Association. “There are lots of parents who take their kids to other counties to play. It’s silly. We’re feeding other counties’ park and recreation programs, when we could be feeding our own.”
Currently, children in Rappahannock County aren’t permitted to play football until the eighth grade. At that point, they are allowed to play on Rappahannock County High School’s freshman football team. Once they reach the ninth grade, they are eligible to play varsity football.
RCHS Head Football Coach Mike Williams believes that a
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