Tight Contest between BEE and Winner
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The 11B Championship games featured two very explosive, run-heavy offenses who have put up gaudy numbers all year long. The defenses on both sides were also nothing to sleep on, with both offenses who run away with most games, both defenses did a tremendous job keeping each other in check. Turnovers and short fields proved to be the difference in this game with Winner up 2-0 in that category which led to one of their scores. A narrow, 4 point victory is what the Warriors emerged with, and took the 11B title back home with them. Here’s a quick scoring recap.
2nd Quarter:
WIN: Preston Norrid 4 yard rush, 2-point No Good, 6-0 WIN.
BEE: Kaden Klumb 1 yard rush, PAT Good, 7-6 BEE.
WIN: Riley Orel 4 yard rush, 2-point No Good, 12-7 WIN.
3rd Quarter:
WIN: Brady Fritz Brady Fritz 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Winner | 2021 State 1 yard rush, 2-point No Good, 18-7 WIN.
BEE: Bodie Burnham 1 yard rush, PAT Good, 18-14 WIN.
Players Highlighted from Winner:
QB/DB- Brady Fritz Brady Fritz 6'2" | 175 lbs | QB Winner | 2021 State showed to be a real dangerous dual-threat QB in the game, running and throwing for big gains, showing great decision making.
RB/DB- Riley Orel broke off some big chunks of yards after first contact at the line of scrimmage, really physical then speed running the ball.
OL/RB/LB- Preston Norrid blocked, carried the ball and made tackles all game, really showed a lot of versatility. Though some may say undersized, he shows a lot of physicality and takes it to the opponent, he has a good burst of speed as well.
Players Highlighted from Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan:
RB/DB- Bodie Burnham had some good runs to get the offense in good positions, even punching one in. He has great patience letting his blocks develop, then explodes through the gaps.
RB/LB- Koby Kayser Koby Kayser 5'10" | 190 lbs | RB BEE | 2022 State , the other part in the 1-2 punch from the Seahawks, has blistering speed that gets him in open field in a hurry. Also tough to bring down with one guy.
DE- Brandon Jansen did a good job keeping contain on his side and making impressive tackles on an athletic backfield. Engages his block well and shakes pretty easily with his strength and quick feet.