WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. - The West Boylston football team is gunning for their 3rd straight state championship. The Lions play Carver on Saturday at Woburn High School in the Division 8 semifinals at 3 p.m. 

While each of the past 3 years for West Boylston has brought new challenges and new faces in starting roles, the one constant has been their head coach, Mike Ross, who is beloved by his players. 

"I love playing for Coach Ross he's a great guy," said OT/DT Jonathan Jameson. "He's tough on us, he really brings us all together, and I wouldn't want to have any other coach."

"Playing for Coach Ross it's a different kind of ball," added OT/DT Will Brunner. "I mean, I see coaches everywhere else like the D-1 levels that aren't as tough as him man, he will bust you down, he's a tough set of nails man. He's a great coach. I love the guy."

"The last three years playing for Coach Ross have been amazing," said OT Rowen Noel. "I love his coaching, I love him as a person.'