The team walked to the game rather than riding on buses. The fact the game was played across the street from Gibbons’ campus, with a large contingent of family, fans and fellow students in the stands, made it all the more special. Gibbons’ win didn’t just end a half-century drought for the state’s capital city, it also completed a three-year journey for the Crusaders, who fell short in the 4A final in each of the past two seasons. Tarboro successfully defended its 1A championship with a 25-7 victory against Mitchell County. Rose 69-40 in a high-scoring 3A final, while Shelby pulled away in the second half to outscore Wallace-Rose Hill 55-34 in the 2A game.
(PJ Ward-Brown / North State Journal)ĭudley defeated J.H. Shelby wide receiver Ja’Keith Hamilton leaps for a touchdown reception over Wallace-Rose Hill defender Reid Page during the Golden Lions’ 55-34 win in the NCHSAA 2A state football championship game Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Quarterback Connor Clark connected with game MVP Maverick Shotwell for two long touchdown passes and the Crusaders defense shut down a powerful Chambers attack for a 14-2 victory in one of four title games held last weekend. The Crusaders did just that on Saturday, overcoming both the defending state champion Chambers Cougars and a torrential downpour that turned the field at Carter-Finley Stadium into a swamp to win the first state crown in school history. “There have been a lot of cities that had a lot of success over the years, and it’s nice to bring one back home.” “It reminded me of the 51‑year hiatus for Raleigh proper,” Wright said. “Go win one for Raleigh,” the message said.
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