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Winston Academy Patriots Football Team won the 2025 MAIS Class 2A Division II State Championship with a 20-0 shutout victory over Oak Hill Academy on November 22, 2025, in Clinton, Mississippi

This marks the program's seventh state football title in school history and first championship in 25 years, following a remarkable turnaround from a 0-5 start to the season

The defense held Oak Hill Academy to 129 total yards, with three sacks recorded by Eli Goforth, Owen Woodward, and Graison McDill

Senior Beau Boatner led the championship effort with 107 rushing yards, one touchdown, and nine defensive tackles, while quarterback Jayson McMillin accounted for 239 total yards and two touchdowns

Head Coach Pat Byrd spent eight years rebuilding the program's foundation, emphasizing discipline, conditioning, and accountability to achieve championship success