WATCH: Webb City takes down Helias Catholic 3-2 in the class 4 state quarterfinals. The Cardinals advance to the state semifinal for the first time in program history. They will face Incarnate Word Academy on Thursday, November 3rd at 2pm.
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EDMOND, Okla. – The Pittsburg State Gorillas are MIAA football champions for the first time since 2014.
Pittsburg State beat Central Oklahoma 38-7 on Saturday afternoon to claim at least a share of the 2022 MIAA championship. The Gorillas are 9-0 this season with two games left on their regular season schedule.
In Saturday’s win, running back Caleb Lewis rushed for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cleo Chandler, Jr. also had a rushing touchdown for Pitt State.
Quarterback Chad Dodson, Jr. threw for 163 yards and a touchdown. Devon Garrison led the Gorillas in receiving with 69 yards, while Christian Carter caught 5 passes for 51 yards and a touchdown
On the defensive side Antione Nunn, Jr. had an interception returned for a touchdown for the Gorillas. Dubem Okonkwo had 2.5 sacks on the afternoon, bringing his season total to 7.5 sacks. Luke Jennings had a team-high 7 tackles, while Brandon Mlekus and Alex Gaskill each had 6 tackles.
The Gorillas will have a chance to clinch the outright MIAA league championship next
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GIRARD, Kan. – (WATCH) Girard shuts out Parsons 35-0 in the first round of the 3A playoffs Friday night.
The Trojans advance to face Frontenac for a regional championship next week.
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GALENA, Kan. – (WATCH) Galena tops Anderson County 38-13 in the first round of the 3A playoffs Friday night.
Galena moves on to face Columbus for a regional championship next week.
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FRONTENAC, Kan. – (WATCH) Mario Menghini scores five total touchdowns Friday night in Frontenac’s 35-15 win over Iola.
The Raiders move on to face Girard for a regional championship next week.
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