Senior Chris Thaxton, the Highland Springs High School wide receiver who scored the winning touchdown giving the Springers the state football title, stands Wednesday amid banners of the championship team members showcased outside the Henrico County school. Below, the football helmet worn by Thaxton is adorned with a purple ribbon, angel wings and the insignia “AngieStrong,” honoring his mother and team booster, Angela “Angie” Johnson.
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Angie’s wings
Purple angel wings worn on helmet by Highland Springs player to honor his late mother guide team to second championship
The Highland Springs High School football team may have had help from above last Saturday in clinching its second straight Division 5 state football championship.
