Fans rally for Class 2A football champion Tri-Valley

Posted on November 27, 2015

Over 1,000 fans packed the gymnasium at Tri-Valley High School Friday night to honor the Class 2A champion Vikings. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)

By Joe Ragusa

DOWNS – Tri-Valley High School is celebrating after its football team won the Class 2A state title Friday.

Head coach Josh Roop said the fans really showed their support at a rally Friday night after the team got back from DeKalb.

“It’s awesome to come back to your community. The parade went by my grandparents’ house and my aunt and uncle’s house where I grew up,” Roop said. “It’s just amazing. It’s amazing to come back here and do this for the community where I grew up.”

Tri-Valley defeated Auburn 41-8 in the Class 2A championship. The Vikings had five rushing touchdowns, including two by quarterback Peyton Roop. Tom Kinsella had an 81-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter, breaking several tackles on his way to the endzone.

Joe Ragusa can be reached at [email protected].

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