PRINCETON -- If Herbert Hoover’s players forgot and moved on from the WVSSAC Class AAA semifinal in 2024, in which they defeated Princeton 35-12, their opponent across the field last Saturday certainly hadn’t.

The Huskies’ win in December 2024 at Anne S. Hunnicutt Stadium – site of a Class AAA quarterfinal rematch last Saturday – was followed by their defeat at the hands of Bridgeport one week later in the state championship game.

Hoover moved on, but Princeton took that 2024 loss hard, the Tigers said after their 41-35 victory over Hoover that moved them into this Saturday’s semifinal against Spring Valley.

They felt ready to get their revenge when the Huskies, fresh off an opening-round win over Winfield, earned a spot in the quarterfinals, again at Hunnicutt Stadium.

“We circled it

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