VHSL CLASS 1 FOOTBALL: Thrust into starting role two months ago, Rye Cove QB Tyler Shupe will take the snaps in state finals on Saturday

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Rye Cove quarterback Tyler Shupe drives into the end zone for a touchdown against Eastside in the Region 1D finals.

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Rye Cove quarterback Tyler Shupe passes the ball as Chilhowie's Landon Hall adds pressure.

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Rye Cove quarterback Tyler Shupe, left, looks for an open teammate as Chilhowie's Dylan Martin applies pressure.

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Eastside's Rocky Bond stretches out to sack Rye Cove quarterback Tyler Shupe.

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Tyler Shupe took the snap from Carter Austin, put a knee on the grass to kill the few remaining seconds still on the clock and then the party was officially on to celebrate the biggest win in the history of Rye Cove High School’s football program.