CLARKSBURG – Princeton High state championship standout Brad Mossor is considered one of West Virginia’s top offensive players. Nitro lineman Xavier Patterson is among the state’s top defenders.

As such, they are captains for the West Virginia Sports Writers Association Class AAA All-State team.

A Herculean effort by Mossor made the difference in Princeton’s 36-35 win over Nitro in the state final on Saturday, giving the Tigers their first state football crown.

“What makes Brad special is his competitive spirit and his will to win,” said Princeton coach Nate Tanner, whose star player highlights the WVSWA’s 87th all-state team, which is voted on by coaches and selected by association members. “With Brad, if you put him with a pack of wolves, he’ll come out leading the pack. It doesn’t ma

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