Last weekend, Crawford did not have to travel quite so far, as he made the trek to Salem for the Group AA tournament. And the 171-pounder made Fluvanna County proud, becoming the third-year program’s first state champion.

Whitlow’s plan paid off on Saturday as Louisa successfully defended its Jefferson District championship.

After giving up 98 yards to Briar Woods running back Ray Taliaferro in the first half, Monticello found itself heading into a precarious situation at the half — trailing by three points.