The Eagles used a clutch late stop to defeat South in the Division I football state championship and win their first title since 2015.
West Anchorage High School football coaches celebrate after their team defeated South Anchorage in the ASAA Division I state championship game at Service High School on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
The victory completed an undefeated season against Alaska competition for the Eagles. At 10-2, they lost 33-26 to Hawaiian team ‘Aiea in Oahu. Due to making that trip, West was forced to forfeit its Week 4 matchup with Dimond. After a back-and-forth game where both teams traded blows and West never held more than a one-score lead for the first 36 minutes, the Eagles’ defense clamped down in the fourth quarter and closed out the game.
“It was huge,” Hampton said. “After the previous kickoff, we said ‘One more stop and we’re state champs’ and that’s what happened.” “It’s all about hard work and dedication and at the end it was about who wanted it more,” Atonio said. Atonio lined up in victory formation and kneeled out the final minute and a half of the game and West was back on top after a seven-year drought.The sun sets during the first quarter of the ASAA Division I state championship football game between West Anchorage and South Anchorage high schools at Service High School in Anchorage on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
It didn’t take long for West to get on the board in the second quarter as Hampton would pick up a loose ball and returned the fumble 11 yards for the first points of the game. Kyle Kimmet, a West Anchorage High School football coach, yells to a referee after a play in the final minutes of the ASAA Division I state championship football game between West Anchorage and South Anchorage, at Service High School, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dolphins vs Eagles Odds, Picks, and SNF Predictions: Eagles Fly High at The LincSNF odds, picks, and predictions for Miami Dolphins vs Philadelphia Eagles. NFL betting best bet and game analysis.
Read more »
Eagles fans take over South Philadelphia sporting their Kelly greenVibes are high in South Philadelphia and everyone is repping their Kelly green.
Read more »
Eagles vs. Dolphins: How to Watch, Betting OddsThe Eagles host the Dolphins at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday in a reunion of sorts for Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts and Miami signal caller Tua Tagovailoa.
Read more »
VOTE: Friday Night Fever Week 9 Hot Shots Plays of the Week!After his ALA-Gilbert North Eagles beat Cactus Shadows in our On the Road game, 12Sports' Lina Washington speaks with Eagles Head Coach Randy Ricedorff
Read more »
See how St. Edward took down Hoban, 14-7, in their No. 1 vs. No. 2 battleThe Eagles gave coach Tom Lombardo his 100th victory at the school.
Read more »