Today: 12:07 p.m. Tickets: $10 W here: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg

DINWIDDIE 57, HOPEWELL 52
DINWIDDIE (1-1) Thomas 0, Nicholas 4, King 14, Jiggetts 5, Griffin 5, D. Jones 0, Perry 2, Mays 12, Prosise 13, Aleem 2. Totals: 24 9-15 57.
HOPEWELL (0-1) Royal 0, Raines 3, Dail 18, S. Williams 16, Slaughter 2, Thomas 0, Robinson 0, Goodson 7, A. Williams 6, Gholson 0. Totals: 19 7-14 52.
Dinwiddie 14 12 13 18—57
Hopewell 5 12 19 16—52

HIGH SCHOOLS  FINALS
GROUP AAA
Tomorrow, at Virginia Tech
Osbourn (9-4) vs. Oscar Smith (14-0), 4:07 p.m.  DIVISION 5
  Tomorrow, at Virginia Tech
Phoebus (14-0) vs. Dinwiddie (12-1), 12:07 p.m.  GROUP AA
  DIVISION 4
  Tomorrow, at Liberty University

Back in rec league, Dinwiddie quarterback Adam Morgan and receiver Jerrell White were learning the throw and catch thing that has made them stars in the Generals’ offense. Back then, senior Chad Jones caught a few Morgan passes as well. And while Morgan and White are the most prolific aerial combination in Dinwiddie this season, Jones is the kicker.

The population of Dinwiddie County is listed at 24,533. Apparently the majority are fast pass receivers. Or so it must seem to the Dinwiddie High School Generals’ bedraggled football foes.

HIGHLAND SPRINGS 126, DINWIDDIE 40  DINWIDDIE (0-1)  Thomas 0, Richardson 0, King 10, Jiggetts 2, Griffin 3, Bethune 0, Mays 8, Prosise 0, Blackwell 2, Aleem 15. Totals 17 6-10 40.  HIGHLAND SPRINGS (1-0) Jones 4, Jefferies 18, Taylor 11, Jenkins 9, McCullough 7, Hart 7, McKay 4, McCrae 6, Coleman 20, Cannon 12, Tinsley 9, Ross 19. Totals 55 10-15 126.

Just in case the ball didn’t come loose, Dinwiddie defensive tackle Corey Marshall tried to stay in position to wrap up the Liberty-Bealeton running back. But he was focused on the football in Shaheem Jones’ hand.
SLIDESHOW: Dinwiddie advances to state title game

Dinwiddie quarterback Adam Morgan passed for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Generals to a 42-21 victory over Liberty in the Group AAA Division 5 semifinals today.

When: Today, 1 p.m.
  Tickets: $8
  Records: Liberty 10-2, Dinwiddie 11-1
  Players to watch: Liberty - Sr. QB Nick Potts has passed for more than 1,700 yards in his first season as a starter; Sr. SE/DB Derrick Lee is smallish, listed at 5-9, 163, but he made enough plays on both sides of the ball to earn a first-team all-district spot at both positions; Sr. RB/LB Corey Lillard has the second highest rushing total on the team and was named first-team all-district for his defensive role. Dinwiddie - Sr. QB Adam Morgan isn’t going to sneak up on anyone, he runs, he throws, he dictates the offense; So. QB/RB/WR Chris Hall filled in for injured running back Mark Beville last week, prompting coach Billy Mills to say, “We may have found him a home. For the next two games at least.“ So. LB Andre Thweatt led the team in tackles last week. He’s come up with a turnover in each of the past two games, and he’s listed at 5-5, 160.

In both of its Central Region playoff games, Dinwiddie’s first possession ended in a turnover. Coach Billy Mills said he thought the importance of the game had his athletes trying a little too diligently to make the right play.

If there were questions about Dinwiddie’s versatility, the Generals answered them yesterday, pulling away to defeat visiting Hanover 34-17 in the Central Region Division 5 championship.
SLIDESHOW: Dinwiddie vs. Hanover

A no-huddle offense is supposed to not only rattle the defense, but also keep the same defenders on the field without time for substitutions. But the pace of Dinwiddie’s hurry-up offense isn’t what concerns Hanover coach Josh Just most.

When: Today, 1 p.m.

Dinwiddie quarterback Adam Morgan knew this season wouldn’t end like the last one. Douglas Freeman shut down the Generals’ opening possession in the Central Region Division 5 semifinals. In three plays, the Rebels pushed the powerful Dinwiddie offense back 4 yards and poked the ball loose from Morgan. After taking over at the Dinwiddie 31-yard line, the Rebels needed just four more plays for senior Robby Blanchard to find the end zone on a 14-yard run.

They arrived at the same time, the fall of 2005—a coach with big dreams, a freshman quarterback with a big arm.