Burroughs' Record-Setting Performance Secures Watauga's State Title

Evan Burroughs Record-Setting Performance Leads Watauga to State ChampionshipIn a thrilling state championship game, Evan Burroughs of Watauga High School scored five touchdowns, securing a forty-seven to twenty-five victory over Middle Creek. Burroughs versatile play, including three rushing touchdowns, a pass reception touchdown, and an interception return touchdown, led the Pioneers to their first state title since 1978. Quarterback Cade Keller also had a standout game, completing twenty-two of twenty-six passes for two hundred seventy-seven yards. Despite Middle Creeks comeback attempts, Wataugas defense held strong, ensuring the championship trophy returned to Boone. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.