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Photos: Phoebus holds on to beat King George

Phoebus receiver Keyontae Gray, center, runs for a big gain after a catch as he is chased down by King George defender Mekhai White, left, during the first half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

The Phoebus defense celebrates after breaking up a pass on third down against King George in the first half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus running back Davion Roberts, right, gets around King George defender Alexander Rolocut, left, during the second half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus defender Anthony Reddick, center left, sacks King George quarterback Jack Pearson during the second half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus defensive end DeSean Richardson celebrates as tine expires to defeat King George in the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus receiver Noah Jefferson, left, is tackled after a short gain by King George defender Walter Reger during the first half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

The Phoebus defense swarm tackles King George running back Nicholas Terry, center, during the first half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus running back Paul Stephen davis, left, escapes the grasp of King George defender Chanz Wiggins during the first half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus receiver Keyontae Gray, right, escapes King George defender Chavoine Johnson, left, during the first half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus quarterback Maurikus Banks runs for a gain against the King George defense during the first half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus full back Caleb Bailey celebrates after a touchdown against King George in the second half of the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)

Phoebus head coach Jeremy Blunt, right, shakes hands with King George head coach Vern Lunsford after Phoebus defeated King George in the Class 4 State Semifinal game at Darling Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Hampton, Va. (Mike Caudill / For The Virginian-Pilot)