HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- The Varina Blue Devils are headed to their second consecutive state championship game after defeating Jefferson Forest 49-21 in the Class 4 state semifinals at James Dawkins Stadium.

The victory marks the program's third state final appearance in the last five years, continuing their dominance in Region 4B.

Varina wasted no time establishing control against Jefferson Forest, a program they had never faced before. On the first play from scrimmage following a strong kickoff return, quarterback Kaleb Wyche connected with UVA commit Da'Mari Carter for a 47-yard touchdown pass, giving the Blue Devils an early 7-0 lead.

The Wyche-to-Carter connection proved unstoppable throughout the first quarter. Later in the period, Wyche found Carter again on a corner fade from 6 ya

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