Wilson Bulldogs

Here's an early look at Wilson, Cumberland Valley's opponent in the upcoming District 3 Class AAAA football championship game, set to be played at 6 p.m. Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium. The following information, only part of the preview capsule, can be found in The Sentinel on Saturday along with the complete capsule and preview story. Later this week, a story will run each day starting on Thanksgiving and leading up to CV's 13th appearance in the 3-AAAA final.

Wilson facts: Only school not affiliated with the Mid-Penn Conference to win a 3-AAAA title. Program won championships in 1989, ‘90 and ‘99. Beat Cedar Cliff for first title and CV for other two. ... As the No. 12 seed last November, beat Altoona and York William Penn on the road before taking eventual district champion Harrisburg to overtime before losing, 17-14. ... First-team defense, which has allowed one touchdown in its last 11 games, limited Bishop McDevitt to one first down through three-plus quarters in the semifinals Friday. ... Also advanced to semifinals in 2006 before losing to rival Governor Mifflin. ...Vaunted defense has forced 33 turnovers and averages 154.1 yards against. ... The offense, which averages 349.3 yards per game, has totaled at least 151 points in every quarter but the fourth. ... 7-0 record in Section I of the Lancaster-Lebanon League was good for a two-game advantage over Penn Manor. ... 18 of 22 starters are seniors. ... Weaver broke school career tackles record in first round with 320. ... Huber has completed 74 of 136 passes for 1,115 yards, 10 touchdowns and two interceptions ... Groff is leading rusher with 1,488 yards on 166 attempts. Stopper is second at 527. ... Fegley leads receivers with 668 yards on 36 catches for an 18.5 average.