Story by David Shelton
Wharton helps power Byrnes past Dorman
The faces may have changed but the championship results remain.
After losing a host of talented players from last year’s state runner-up team, the Byrnes Rebels returned to the Division I-AAAA title game on Saturday and beat county rival Dorman, 34-14.
Byrnes (13-2) won their third title in the last four years and their seventh since 2002 in dominating the previously unbeaten Cavaliers, who finished with a 14-1 record.
The Rebels rolled up 373 yards in total offense while the defense limited Dorman to only 216 total yards and only 37 yards rushing.
Byrnes senior quarterback Zach Blair completed nine of 13 passes for 145 yards and junior running back Shakeem Wharton added 159 yards rushing and three touchdowns.
Byrnes scored on their first possession of the game, an 11-play, 80-yard drive with Wharton scoring from a yard out for a 7-0 lead.
