The only question entering Friday night’s West Virginia Class AA state football championship was exactly where in Wayne County the trophy would reside.
Arch-rivals Wayne and Tolsia, schools separated by about 25 miles, traveled more than 250 miles to Wheeling Island Stadium to determine which could officially claim to be the state’s best.
After a hard-fought 48 minutes, Wayne came out on top by a score of 33-6. The Pioneers led 7-6 at the break, but steadily pulled away in the second half.
The Rebels, led by one of the state’s best all-around players in senior B.J. Evans, were playing in their first football state championship. The Pioneers played in their third title game in the last six years.
Both teams entered the championship game with matching 11-2 records. Tolsia won the regular-season meeting by 11 points. The all-time series is now tied at 9-9.
Thousands of fans made the trek to Wheeling and braved the blustery conditions to cheer on the teams.
It was just the fifth time in state football history that two teams from the same county have met in the state championship game.
Article by: The Herald-Dispatch
Arch-rivals Wayne and Tolsia, schools separated by about 25 miles, traveled more than 250 miles to Wheeling Island Stadium to determine which could officially claim to be the state’s best.
After a hard-fought 48 minutes, Wayne came out on top by a score of 33-6. The Pioneers led 7-6 at the break, but steadily pulled away in the second half.
The Rebels, led by one of the state’s best all-around players in senior B.J. Evans, were playing in their first football state championship. The Pioneers played in their third title game in the last six years.
Both teams entered the championship game with matching 11-2 records. Tolsia won the regular-season meeting by 11 points. The all-time series is now tied at 9-9.
Thousands of fans made the trek to Wheeling and braved the blustery conditions to cheer on the teams.
It was just the fifth time in state football history that two teams from the same county have met in the state championship game.
Article by: The Herald-Dispatch
1 comment:
Very cool! I am glad that Wayne won...my cousin goes there and I'm sure this is an exciting time for her.
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