When Dan Lever left Tualatin to be the head coach at Silverton after the 2021 season, he knew it was viewed by many as a surprising move. After all, he had just led the Timberwolves to the Class 6A championship game and would be taking over a Foxes program that was coming off a 5A title.

Though Lever has never regretted the decision from a personal standpoint, he earned the validation he sought on the field Friday as Silverton beat Summit 24-14 in the 5A final to deliver Lever his first championship.

“Man, what a great decision for me and my family,” Lever said as he put the last four years in perspective while fighting back tears. “I love this community, I love what we stand for and I love our kids. This group always did the right thing.” 76

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