Wide receiver Emery Simmons and the South View (NC) Tigers were not as lucky. In a 42-41 overtime loss, Simmons had eight receptions for 133 yards. He also had a pair of tackles and an interception.
Simmons finished his senior campaign with eye-popping stats. He caught 67 passes for 1,336 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also had three interceptions for the Tiger defense.
Future Nittany Lion quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. also saw his high school career come to a close as the Sheldon (OR) Irish lost to Lake Oswego 34-27 in the 6A State Championship Game.