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James Monroe Victorious Over Lafayette

The Yellow Jackets will play Heritage of Lynchburg in the state semifinals.

James Monroe beat previously undefeated Lafayette High School 34 - 28 in overtime Saturday.  Before the game, Coach Richard Serbay called it a David versus Goliath match-up. 

The win moves the Yellow Jackets (9-4) into the 3A state semifinals against Heritage of Lynchburg (13-0). The game will be played 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Lynchburg City Stadium, 3176 Fort Ave., Lynchburg.

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