West Charlotte High School’s football team celebrated its first state championship in nearly three decades with a 14-7 victory over Fayetteville Seventy-First in the NCHSAA 3A state title game.
The Lions, led by sophomore quarterback Jamouri Nichols, ended the season with a 13-2 record. Nichols, named MVP of the title game, completed 12-of-13 passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns.
West Charlotte’s defense held strong after tying at 7-7 in the second quarter. The decisive score came in the fourth quarter with a 10-yard pass from Nichols to Donte Nicholson.
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Despite having only 10 seniors and 37 underclassmen, the Lions showed resilience throughout the season under Coach Sam Greiner, who has had three winning seasons since taking over in 2021.
