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Maury Overpowers Highland Springs to Win Third Straight VHSL Class 5 Title

The Commodores capped a 14-game win streak with a 25-7 victory for their third straight state championship.

Overview

  • Maury defeated Highland Springs 25-7 on Saturday at James Madison University's Bridgeforth Stadium to secure its fourth overall state crown.
  • Matt Williams returned the opening kickoff 74 yards for a touchdown as Maury raced to a 19-0 first-quarter lead.
  • Sophomore quarterback Domo Everette added a 42-yard touchdown run and later hit Williams for a 64-yard scoring pass.
  • The Commodores' defense kept the Springers off the board until early in the fourth quarter, and Javonti Hughes punched in a 7-yard rushing score to close it out.
  • The win was Maury’s first playoff triumph over Highland Springs in their recent postseason meetings, coming with senior linebacker Isaiah Simmons sidelined by a season-ending knee injury.