Bluefield emerges victorious in shootout at Princeton, 54-40

September 25, 2020 - 10:45 pm

Bluefield running back Shawn Mitchell (4) runs the ball during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield wide receiver Brandon Wiley (9) catches a pass as Princeton’s Elijah Padgett (2) defends during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield quarterback Carson Deeb (12) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton quarterback Grant Cochran (8) makes a pass during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton running back Amir Powell (4) runs in for a touchdown as teammate Elijah Padgett (2) looks on during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield quarterback Carson Deeb (12) makes a pass during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield wide receiver Brandon Wiley (9) runs for yardage during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton kicker Grant Cochran (8) punts from his own end zone during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton’s Samuel Padgett (7) celebrates with teammate Noah Basham (34) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton running back Amir Powell (4) stretches forward for yardage during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield wide receiver Juwaun Green (2) celebrates with teammate Nicholas Martin (55) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield assistant coach Tony Webster Sr. looks on from the sideline during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton wide receiver Ethan Parsons (6) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield’s Shawn Mitchell (4) runs past Princeton defender Ethan Parsons (6) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton’s Ethan Parsons (6) intercepts a pass intended for Bluefield’s Juwaun Green (2) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield’s Nicholas Martin (55) tackles Princeton running back Amir Powell (4) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton head coach Chris Pedigo yells instructions to his players during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton’s Josiah Honaker (3) runs past Bluefield defender Jaeon Flack (23) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield quarterback Carson Deeb (12) is tackled by Princeton’s Reece Burton (29) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield’s Jacorian Green (7) catches a pass for a touchdown during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton’s Amir Powell (4) takes it up the middle for a touchdown during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield wide receiver Brandon Wiley (9) runs for a touchdown during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield’s Brandon Wiley (9) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Princeton’s Ethan Parsons (6) defends during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton’s Josiah Honaker (3) is tackled by Bluefield’s Gaige Sisk (22) and Gillis Walker (71) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton wide receiver Ethan Parsons (6) catches a pass for a touchdown as Bluefield’s Gaige Sisk (22) defends during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield’s Jacob Martin (3) runs for a big gain past Princeton defender Amir Powell (4) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield’s Ryker Brown (8) runs up the middle as teammate Bryce Gamble (54) makes a block during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield’s Ryker Brown (8) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield’s Jacon Flack (23) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Princeton quarterback Grant Cochran (8) is sacked by Bluefield’s Jacob Martin (3) during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield head coach Fred Simon yells instructions to his players during the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

Bluefield head coach Fred Simon applauds after the West Virginia high school football game between the Princeton Tigers and the Bluefield Beavers at Hunnicutt Stadium, Friday, September 25, 2020, in Princeton. Bluefield defeated Princeton 54-40. (Photo by Marcus Constantino)

PRINCETON, W.Va. — Bluefield and Princeton opened the season three weeks ago at Mitchell Stadium with the Beavers prevailing in a defensive struggle, 15-13.

With the scene shifting to Hunnicut Stadium in Princeton, the teams combined for 94 points, with the Beavers winning 54-40.

“You’ve got to find a way to win,” said Bluefield head coach Fred Simon. “Whatever it takes. I would love to win them all 54-0 or 7-0, but you have to find a way to win. That’s football and we found a way to win this time. I thought our defense played better against them the first time but hats off to them. I thought our offense played a little better this time so hats off to us.”

Neither team led by more than seven points until Jaeon Flack’s 16-yard touchdown run with 4 minutes to go put the Beavers up by the final score of 54-40.

“If I had known we were going to score 54 and it was going to be close, I would have been amazed. That’s the way football is. They have a fine football team. They played hard. We played hard. I am just happy to come out on top for the second time.”

Bluefield (3-0) senior quarterback Carson Deeb had three touchdown runs in the first half and then tossed a pair of touchdown passes in the second half. Deeb. Brandon Wiley had a touchdown run and a 78-yard touchdown reception, putting the Beavers up 28-21 early in the third quarter. Wiley caught 10 passes for 203 yards.

“I am very proud of the players for the character they showed. We had 6, 7, 8, 9 penalties on us at different times. We overcame they and I am very proud of them.”

Princeton (1-2) quarterback Grant Cochran completed 20 of 33 passes for 341 yards and 5 touchdowns. Ethan Parsons reeled in 3 of those scoring strikes and caught 8 passes for 183 yards. Amir Powell had a touchdown run for racked up 85 yards on 17 carries.

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