High School Football

HS football playoff highlights: James Monroe 38, Winfield 28

LINDSIDE, W.Va. — Class AA No. 6 James Monroe defeated No. 11 Winfield 38-28 in the opening round of the playoffs.

The Mavericks improved to 10-1 on the year and will face No. 3 Point Pleasant in the quarterfinals. Winfield ended its season with a 7-4 record, making its first playoff appearance since 2005. Video highlights are by Jack Withrow, WVMetroNews.com.





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