Middletown dominates to win football state championship games

Middletown’s Darius Pope caught a game-winning touchdown in the 3A football state championship game, leading his team to victory over Salesianum. Five weeks after a 31-point loss to Salesianum, Middletown mounted a huge second-half comeback, culminating in an overtime win. Despite being down 18 points at halftime, the Cavaliers fought back with key plays from B.J. Garrett, Hanif Miller, Daniel Davis, and Makai Walker. Salesianum took the lead in overtime with a field goal, but Middletown quarterback Derian Cunningham found Pope for the game-winning touchdown on the second play of their possession. The unexpected victory resulted in Cunningham throwing for 319 yards and earning the championship trophy. The win marked a remarkable turnaround for Middletown, who overcame the odds to capture the 3A football championship. The game saw exciting plays, multiple recoveries on onside kicks, and a thrilling finish that had fans on their feet.

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