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Woodgrove outlasts Blacksburg in overtime to earn trip to state final
- By Carl Lukat, Times-Mirror Staff Writer
- 1 hr ago
Like many of his teammates, Ben Castellano eagerly anticipated his senior football season at Woodgrove. Describing the 2018 Wolverines as the best team we've had, Castellano said back in the summer that "we could go to states, easily."
On Saturday afternoon at Christiansburg High School, Castellano produced a clutch touchdown reception in overtime to help lift Woodgrove to a thrilling 26-23 win against previously undefeated Blacksburg in the Virginia Class 4 state semifinals.
After Blacksburg converted a field goal on the first possession of overtime, Castellano hauled in a 5-yard touchdown pass from senior Graham Walker on third and goal to advance the Wolverines to the state final for the first time in program history.
Coach Mike Skinner will guide Woodgrove (10-2) into the Virginia Class 4 state championship game Dec. 8 against Lake Taylor (13-1), a 35-31 winner versus Eastern View in Saturday's other semifinal game. The title game is set to kick off at 4:30 p.m. at Liberty University in Lynchburg.
Winners of nine consecutive games, the Region 4C champion Wolverines once again started strong in their semifinal victory.
A pair of run-dominated 80-yard touchdown drives on their only two possessions of the first half gave Woodgrove a 14-6 lead at halftime. Walker connected with freshman Price Williams for a 27-yard touchdown in the first quarter and junior KJ Lewis scored on an 8-yard run in the second quarter.
With the Wolverine offensive line paving the way, Lewis, Walker and Williams combined for more than 230 rushing yards on 50-plus carries.
After Blacksburg pulled within 14-12, Walker and Castellano connected for their first of two touchdowns on Woodgrove's first series of the fourth quarter. Castellano's 12-yard scoring catch put the Wolverines ahead 20-12 with 8:44 left in regulation.
Blacksburg (13-1) responded with a touchdown and two-point conversion less than two minutes later to pull even at 20-20. With the Region 4D champion Bruins having the better opportunities to take the lead in the closing minutes of regulation, the Wolverine defense stood strong to force overtime.
Woodgrove's defense followed by limiting Blacksburg to five yards on three plays in overtime, leading to Chas Selor's 22-yard field goal - his third of the game - to give the Bruins a 23-20 lead.
Following a pair of runs that gained five yards to start Woodgrove's overtime possession, Walker dropped back to pass on third and goal from the Bruins' 5-yard line. Walker rolled to the right before finding Castellano along the right side of the end zone for game-winning touchdown completion.
Woodgrove 26, Blacksburg 23 (OT)
First Quarter
W: Williams 27 pass from Walker (Arvanitis kick)
B: Shelor 43 field goal
Second Quarter
W: Lewis 8 run (Arvanitis kick)
B: Shelor 39 field goal
Fourth Quarter
B: Johnston 2 pass from Mitchell (run failed)
W: Castellano 12 pass from Walker (kick failed)
B: Terry 3 run (Johnston pass to Babcock)
Overtime
B: Shelor 22 field goal
W: Castellano 5 pass from Walker
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when will we learn of the players who might transfer out, and any fbs guys coming in? and might there be changes in the coaching staff after the signing period , surely after every loss coach russ saying we were out coached, should mean some shake up i would hope
The new signing period I imagine is affecting everything in terms of when to make changes. If you make too many now, when the BCS schools start making changes then you risk having to change staff twice.
Vote for Tristen Wheeler:He’s in 2nd place now.
VOTE: Who should be the Football Player of the Year?
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VOTE: Who should be the Football Player of the Year?
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https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/ex...0b0229984/vote-who-should-be-the-footbal.html
2018 ALL-USA Virginia Football Team | USA TODAY High School Sports
UR commit TE Ben Castellano (6-4, 225, Sr.), Woodgrove (Purcellville) makes 2nd team.
https://usatodayhss.com/2018/2018-all-usa-virginia-football-team
UR commit TE Ben Castellano (6-4, 225, Sr.), Woodgrove (Purcellville) makes 2nd team.
https://usatodayhss.com/2018/2018-all-usa-virginia-football-team
Word coming out of the Sunshine State is that Gavin Lamp,OL Viera H.S.,6-5,295 is headed to UR.
https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/florida/viera/viera-high-school1/gavin-lamp
Hearing also visit scheduled by Venice,FL player in early 2nd week of January.
https://www.ncsasports.org/football-recruiting/florida/viera/viera-high-school1/gavin-lamp
Hearing also visit scheduled by Venice,FL player in early 2nd week of January.
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good bloodline in the family and he looked like the best lineman on his team. Always need a strong center.
WR out of Northwestern. Welcome aboard!
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