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The undefeated 1994 Handley High School football team stands as the last to bring a state championship home to Winchester, Virginia. Thirty years later, running back Trey Kern and wide receiver/safety Danny Westfall join BWO to share what made that legendary squad special.
Their championship journey began with heartbreak – a tough loss to Matoaca in the 1993 state semifinals that lit a competitive fire. Built on connections forged since Little League, the '94 team dominated opponents, regularly scoring 30+ points while starters rarely played fourth quarters. The defensive backfield was equally impressive, with Westfall and teammate Michael Partlow combining for an astonishing 25 interceptions.
The championship game itself has become Winchester folklore. Played at Gate City on a deliberately flooded field – "I'm standing at running back and I can't see my feet," Kern recalls – the team abandoned their sophisticated passing attack for power football. When injury struck, teammates stepped up, including Jerome Brooks, who created running lanes that sealed victory in the mud bowl.
Beyond X's and O's, the players credit Coach Ron Linden's calm leadership and their team's unwavering confidence. "It wasn't if we were going to win, it was by how much," explains Westfall. The championship celebration included a late-night return to Winchester with fire trucks escorting them through town.
The conversation expands beyond 1994, touching on Handley's Saturday game tradition, the current state of high school football participation, and hopes for future championship teams. For fans of local sports history, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into what creates championship DNA and why, three decades later, this team's accomplishments still resonate throughout the community.
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The undefeated 1994 Handley High School football team stands as the last to bring a state championship home to Winchester, Virginia. Thirty years later, running back Trey Kern and wide receiver/safety Danny Westfall join BWO to share what made that legendary squad special.
Their championship journey began with heartbreak – a tough loss to Matoaca in the 1993 state semifinals that lit a competitive fire. Built on connections forged since Little League, the '94 team dominated opponents, regularly scoring 30+ points while starters rarely played fourth quarters. The defensive backfield was equally impressive, with Westfall and teammate Michael Partlow combining for an astonishing 25 interceptions.
The championship game itself has become Winchester folklore. Played at Gate City on a deliberately flooded field – "I'm standing at running back and I can't see my feet," Kern recalls – the team abandoned their sophisticated passing attack for power football. When injury struck, teammates stepped up, including Jerome Brooks, who created running lanes that sealed victory in the mud bowl.
Beyond X's and O's, the players credit Coach Ron Linden's calm leadership and their team's unwavering confidence. "It wasn't if we were going to win, it was by how much," explains Westfall. The championship celebration included a late-night return to Winchester with fire trucks escorting them through town.
The conversation expands beyond 1994, touching on Handley's Saturday game tradition, the current state of high school football participation, and hopes for future championship teams. For fans of local sports history, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into what creates championship DNA and why, three decades later, this team's accomplishments still resonate throughout the community.
Support the show
Thanks for all the support and please subscribe to our podcast. Subscribe and we will give you a shoutout. Give feedback as well.
Subscription :https://www.buzzsprout.com/1737579/support↗️
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: @brotherswithopinions
Facebook: Brothers With Opinions-B.W.O.
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TikTok: @brotherswithopinions
Intro and Outro music credit to Wooka Da Don