![]() The Winton Woods defense was strong yet again Thursday night. Just constantly believing more and more." These kids have handled it for good from the get-go. "Change isn't easy on anybody," Murphy said. But the Warriors always persevered and thrived toward the second half of the regular season. Winton Woods started the season with a 1-2 record under Murphy, who was hired this past spring. Gibson's teammates will undoubtedly never forget the journey. /NBqCytkpWB- Mike Dyer December 3, 2021 Winton Woods senior DE Jayron Gibson wanted a few moments to savor the state championship on the field a few minutes ago. "I will remember this for the rest of my life." Winton Woods senior defensive end Jayron Gibson knelt at midfield soaking in the special moment of being a state champion in his final high school football game. ![]() And according to the way that these guys are looking right now, it looks like we found something really special." I'm not sure it's actually set in they we're a state champ. I still don't know if it's actually set in. "It's just unreal," Murphy said of the state title. This was the Warriors' third state final appearance and the first since it was a state runner-up in 2017 to Hoban (13-3), a five-time state champion making its seventh consecutive state final appearance Thursday night. It is the second state football championship for Winton Woods (13-3), who also captured the 2009 Division II title. "I've been playing with most of them since we were four and five years old, and now they're going to leave me, but at least they left in a good way. "It means so much to send my brothers out in the best way possible," Winton Woods junior wide receiver/running back KC Spears said. Winton Woods defeated Akron Archbishop Hoban 21-10 in the Division II state final in front of 5,440 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. "It's not cliche, it's true - just couldn't be happier for Winton Woods High School, Winton Woods football and these kids." "Just unbelievable for these kids," Winton Woods coach Chad Murphy said. CANTON, Ohio - The Winton Woods High School football team is bringing home a state championship trophy.
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