The Truckee High football team strode into Spring Creek Saturday and dealt the previously undefeated Spartans a 31-13 defeat in the state semifinal game, avenging a Sept 23 loss and advancing to the 3A state championship.

Truckee will face Virgin Valley ” which beat visiting Dayton 26-14 Saturday ” for the state title next Saturday at Mackay Stadium (University of Nevada, Reno).

Check full game coverage in Wednesday’s Sierra Sun.