The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers threw to their tackle, ran a trick play from their victory formation and kept scoring touchdowns for Nick Holt, their one-and-done interim coach.
The Patterson Lumberjacks had two senior representatives earn Class 3A All-State honors as Taylan Grogan was a second-team selection and Nehemiah Augustus earned honorable mention status.
Stephen Curry, a point guard for the Golden State Warriors, is accepted widely as the best shooter in the NBA.
But in Patterson, it’s Nehemiah “Menace” Augustus.
Longtime teammates Mykel Jones and Nehemiah Augustus already were well known throughout the Patterson community for their athletic endeavors before they came to Patterson High School four years ago
Patterson High School and Central Catholic produced the best records on the football field in the Tri-City area this season.