The Rossville Dawgs (13-0) hadn’t lost since Nov. 8, 2019 and that would not change on Saturday as they beat the Beloit Trojans (9-4) in the 2A state title game, 35-12.
The Trojans were undermanned with their top two rushers, juniors Benson Berndt (274-1832, 25 touchdowns) and Branson Hiserote (86-452, 4 touchdowns), on the sideline on crutches.
Dawgs head coach Derick Hammes said earlier in the week that they had to take the opportunities given to them offensively with the possession-based game the Trojans have with their run game.
On the defensive side, he likened a three and out to a turnover for either side with the limited possessions coming into play.
The Dawgs would win both of those battles.
Offensively, the Dawgs scored on five of their seven possessions.
Of the Trojans eight possessions, two ended in punts, two ended in turnovers on downs and another ended with a fumble.
The Dawgs had 373 yards to 229 for the Trojans and although the Trojans rushed for 35 more yards (174-139), the Dawgs passed for 234 yards compared to the Trojans 55.
There are 14 photos and many videos showing the big plays at:
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