Update at 5:55 p.m. — Despite leading for much of the game, Wakefield ended up falling just short to Varina, 64-60.
We love our boys. They just lost 64-60, Varina. We are 2nd place in the State Championship. The boys have to be part of the ceremony. Takes strength to fix your face and take that trophy. pic.twitter.com/t8FGX2nu0b
— Wakefield Chieftain (@wakefieldchief) March 8, 2018
I know this hurts but fantastic season for @WakeBoysHoops Keep ur heads up guy – you gave us s great season! U left everything on the court pic.twitter.com/Uybi8xBVkW
— Wakefield Athletics (@WakeAthletics) March 8, 2018
Game didn’t end the way we wanted but could not be prouder of this team. They played hard and represented us well.
— Chris Willmore (@principalWHS) March 8, 2018
Earlier: The Wakefield High School boys basketball team is currently fighting for a state championship.
If the Warriors prevail over the Varina Blue Devils, it would be the team’s first championship in 57 years, according to the Sun Gazette.
The game, which started at 4 p.m., is being played at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. At halftime, Wakefield was winning 31-23.
En route the Richmond, the team’s buses received a police escort. For fans who could not make the trip to Richmond, the game is being streamed live online (for a fee) and is being shown at the Crystal City Sports Pub (523 23rd Street S.)
The @WakeAthletics Men’s Basketball Team is headed to Richmond for the VHSL Title Game this afternoon. Good luck #WarriorNation, and thank you for the police escort @ArlingtonVaPD! @WHSHappenings #APSisAwesome pic.twitter.com/OE1OqVoztW
— Arlington Schools (@APSVirginia) March 8, 2018
Halftime 31-23 @WakeBoysHoops pic.twitter.com/FOOH4n2DRG
— Wakefield Athletics (@WakeAthletics) March 8, 2018
Teamwork. Love. Family. 46-42, Wakefield at end of 3rd. 8 minutes between us and State Championship! pic.twitter.com/aMnCyD1qd1
— Wakefield Chieftain (@wakefieldchief) March 8, 2018
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