Mellor seals Woodgrove win over Tuscarora

PURCELLVILLE, Va. -- Woodgrove High star freshman Dylan Mellor has helped propel the Wolverines to multiple victories by carrying the football all season but Monday against Tuscarora, the script was switched.

In a 22-16 win, Mellor's defensive effort was the difference as his late-game interception sealed the victory.

On offense, Mellor poured on 111 yards rushing with two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. He also added two catches for 11 yards, nine tackles, two pass break-ups, and that game-clinching interception with 53 seconds left to play.

In the second half, Mellor's key 14- and 16-yard runs on two third-and-long plays that sustained key Woodgrove drives.

The Wolverines now head into their final game of the season against rival Loudoun Valley at 5:45 p.m. on Nov. 1.