In Annapolis, Maryland, Navy's Jack Stephens Field has played a significant role in the journey of the Fort Hill High football team. Among them, Jabril Daniels stands out. The senior's exceptional performance led the Sentinels to a remarkable 35 - 0 victory over Northern - Garrett in the Class 1A state championship. With 247 yards and three touchdowns under his belt, Daniels was the driving force behind the team's success. Chase Lamb and Noah House also added their rushing scores, contributing to Fort Hill's dominant performance. Ranked 19th in this week's High School on SI Maryland Top 25, the Cumberland school pulled away in the second half to claim its fourth straight 1A title and ninth in the last 11 seasons (with no season in 2020 due to COVID - 19). The Sentinels (7 - 7) became the first school to achieve the feat of four - peating twice. They had previously won four in a row from 2014 to 2017, and Urbana (1997 - 2000) was the first public school to win four consecutive state championships.

Navy - Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: A Battlefield of Success

The game at Navy - Marine Corps Memorial Stadium was a sight to behold. Fort Hill took control from the start, with a score of 0 - 7 in the first quarter, followed by 7 - 14 and 14 - 14 in the subsequent quarters. On the other hand, Northern - Garrett struggled to find their rhythm, managing only 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 throughout the game. In the second quarter, Jabril Daniels dashed 14 yards for a touchdown, setting the tone for Fort Hill's dominance. In the third quarter, he continued his scoring spree with an 11 - yard run and Noah House added a 5 - yard touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Daniels extended his lead with a 27 - yard run and Chase Lamb contributed with a 16 - yard touchdown. The first downs were in favor of Fort Hill with 15, while Northern had only 7. Rushing yards were a significant advantage for Fort Hill with 349 compared to Northern's 64. Passing yards were non - existent for Fort Hill, while Northern managed 89. The total yards showed Fort Hill's superiority with 349 against Northern's 153. Penalties were relatively even with Fort Hill having 7 for 76 and Northern with 2 for 10. On the ground, Jabril Daniels led the way with 23 carries for 247 yards, followed by Braelyn Younger with 5 - 42, Tristian Ross with 3 - 18, Chase Lamb with 1 - 16, Carson Bender with 5 - 14, Ahmed Saunders with 1 - 10, Noah House with 1 - 5, Nash Cassell with 1 - 4, and Owen Walker with 1 - (-1). Northern's rushing was led by Evan Graham with 14 - 30, Luke Ross with 8 - 19, Liam Stewart with 7 - 10, and Caleb Hinebaugh with 1 - 5. Passing was limited for Fort Hill with House having 0 - 1 - 0, while Northern's Liam Stewart completed 7 - 13 - 2 for 89 yards. Receiving was dominated by Northern with Hinebaugh having 4 - 77 and Ross with 3 - 12. On defense, Fort Hill's Christian Riley had 10 tackles, Nick Wilson had 7, Landen Richardson had 5, and Kyler Miller had 4. Northern's Nick Riley had 9 tackles, Ross had 7, Hinebaugh had 6, and Evan Graham had 5.The Sentinels' journey to this victory was not without challenges. They had to play their prior postseason games on the road after forfeiting five wins due to violating Allegany County (Md.) Public Schools and state athletic rules. But Daniels' skills and determination overshadowed these setbacks. Last year, in the 1A final, he rushed for 303 yards and five touchdowns in Fort Hill's 45 - 21 win over Mountain Ridge. His ability to make big plays in crucial moments has been a key factor in Fort Hill's success. This victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Fort Hill High football team and their coach. It is a moment that will be remembered for years to come and a source of inspiration for future generations of Sentinels.