Local High School Football Teams Secure Championship Berth After Semifinal Victories
High school football semifinals were held on Saturday, November 7. In Division I, St. Johnsbury defeated Burlington/South Burlington 35-6, and in Division III, Otter Valley beat Springfield 48-6, with both St. Johnsbury and Otter Valley advancing to the championship game.
Burlington Plattsburgh, VT, November 7, 2026 — High school football playoffs continued on Saturday, November 7, with semifinal matchups determining which teams would advance to the championship games. Two teams, St. Johnsbury and Otter Valley, secured their spots in the upcoming finals following decisive victories in their respective divisions.
In Division I, the St. Johnsbury football team faced off against Burlington/South Burlington. The contest concluded with St. Johnsbury emerging victorious with a final score of 35-6. This win propels St. Johnsbury into the Division I championship game.
The Division III semifinals also saw a significant outcome. Otter Valley played against Springfield in their quest for a championship berth. Otter Valley demonstrated a strong performance, defeating Springfield with a score of 48-6. This substantial margin of victory ensures Otter Valley’s advancement to the Division III championship game.
With these semifinal results, both St. Johnsbury and Otter Valley have successfully navigated this stage of the postseason tournament. They will now prepare to compete in the championship games, aiming to claim the title in their divisions.
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