Wilson leads USA to gold medal game

David Wilson, who is scheduled to enroll at Virginia Tech for Tuesday’s second summer session, had his second impressive performance in as many games as he helped lead the USA to a 55-0 win over Mexico Wednesday night in the inaugural International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Junior World Championship. The game was played in front of 11,218 fans at Canton’s Fawcett Stadium.

Wilson, from Danville, Va., rushed 11 times for 146 yards and three touchdowns while catching a pass for 25 yards in helping to lead the Red, White and Blue to Sunday’s championship game against top-seeded Canada. He had rushing touchdowns of 50, 36 and 25 yards in the win.

Wilson has rushed for seven touchdowns and 327 yards on 23 carries through two games in the tournament, USA victories over France (78-0 Saturday) and Mexico.

Tariq Edwards, who also is scheduled to enroll next week, had two tackles, including a sack for a 9-yard loss.

USA (2-0) will play Canada (2-0) at 1 p.m. on Sunday in the Gold Medal Game at Fawcett Stadium after Canada defeated Japan 38-35. Mexico (1-1) will take on Japan (1-1) in the Bronze Medal Game at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Fawcett Stadium.