The Vikings’ Group AA Division 3 win over Bruton in the state final last weekend delivered Roanoke County’s first football title ever. Northside defeated another county school, Cave Spring, the week before. A blocked field goal by Northside on the final play of the game against Bruton gave head coach Burt Torrence and the school its VHSL championship. Phillip Scott’s 134 yards rushing led the Vikings attack, in a game played at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium. Northside (12-2) trailed in three playoff games this season but won them all.
