Fyffe seniors leave behind legacy

Fyffe Football has won three-straight

Three state championships in a row, 7 straight title appearances, a 45 game win streak.

This fyffe football team is leaving behind more than trophies, they're leaving a legacy.

Pkg: has it hit seniors ike rowell and brody dalton, they're three- time state champs?

"not really, no."

After being down 16-0, fyffe held montgomery catholic to 0 points in the second half to win the 3a title 21-16.

"three in a row, it's unbelievable, i couldn't dream it, i really didn't."

Head coach paul benefield says this team will be talked about when the teens are in their fortys and fiftys... "the championships will all fade and the wood will rot."

But coach says the memories made playing with fyffe on their jerseys will last forever.

"these guys, i don't know the last time they lost a football game, maybe fifth or sixth grade."

The senior class, benefield is talking about includes his youngest son, eli.

Benefield gets emotional reflecting on coaching his son, who unfortunately sat out today with an injury.

"it's been tough, but i got, these are my kids too, in a way, and i don't want to let them down, so i got to stay strong for them."

Rowell says his coach's dedication to the team has made a lasting impact.

"thank you for all hes' done for us, he's been with us since we were little kids, he's just like a second dad to us."

Together, the red devils overcame every obstacle, from a new classification, to playing during a pandemic.

Making the 2020 state championship just that more special.

"this is the sweetest one of all."

On cam: fyffe now gets to clear out another sport on their billboard at their stadium for the 2020 staet champs sign.

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