Palisades falls to Wakefield 34-14 in inaugural NCHSAA 8A flag football state championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Queens of the QC came up short in their bid for the first 8A state title in North Carolina.

Three-time CMS champion Palisades fell to Wakefield 34-14 in the NCHSAA 8A state championship game at Lenoir-Rhyne Saturday afternoon.

The Wolverines led 20-0 at halftime and were able to keep the Pumas at arms-length the rest of the way.

Wakefield quarterback Quinn Pope was named the game’s MVP after accounting for all five Wolverine touchdowns (three passing, two rushing).

Miracle Moore led the way for the Pumas on offense, hauling in six catches for 105 receiving yards and both Palisades touchdowns in the game.