ROY GUNN

Head Coach Alan Fiddler’s troops are turning the page on a region semifinal run in Class 5 in the spring, and the loss of playmakers Roy Gunn and Trace Pedigo, who have moved on to play at the next level.

A slew of former 1st and 10 area stars have found their way onto VMI's fall football roster.

PH Quarterback Roy Gunn was honored for huge week 5 performance in leading his team to a one-point win over Pulaski Co.

Quarterback Roy Gunn led the Patriots to a close 24-23 win over previously undefeated Pulaski Co.

LEXINGTON, Va. – On the first day of the February signing period, Scott Wachenheim and the Keydets announced nine signees to the 2021 recruiting class. “We are excited to add nine future cadet-athletes to our VMI Football 2021 signing class, said Wachenheim. They complement our December signees and give us the ability to compete for future SoCon championships,” said head coach Scott Wachenheim. AdHe joins other Patrick Henry football players Trace Pedigo, redshirt freshman Daniel Cox and Sophomore Leroy Thomas on the VMI roster. This is the first time the football team has signed two athletes in the same class to full-ride scholarships.

Zane Zandier #33 jumps in celebration after Jordan Mack #4 of the Virginia Cavaliers sacks Hollis Mathis #12 of William & Mary. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)Here are three takeaways from this past weekend's football action around the state. Redemption for Patrick HenryThe last two seasons against Brookville, Patrick Henry High School had lost by a combined score of 80-13, including 52-0 last year. Determined for payback, Patrick Henry seemed like it might suffer another setback after Brookville rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half to tie the game. But Patrick Henry quarterback Roy Gunn led what turned out to be the game-winning drive, scoring on a 20-yard touchdown run with 44 seconds left to give Patrick Henry a 28-21 win and some sweet redemption against Brookville.