Sandy Creek’s team poses for a celebratory photo after their 31-point win over the Plainview Pirates Friday, Nov. 14. The Cougars will return to Lincoln for the
Wes Biltoft waits for a block from teammate Josh Spray during first half action against Plainview. Biltoft had four grabs for 68 total yards in the win and one touchdown. TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Head coach Andrew Kuta and assistant coach Corbin Hansen talk with their Sandy Creek players during a timeout late in the game. Sandy Creek head to the title
Wyatt Hemberger tries to elude a Planview tackler during one of Hemberger’s two catches in the win over the Pirates. MELISSA WHITEFOOT | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Sara Dane hugs her son, Alex Watts, following the Cougars’ 53-22 victory, as his twin brother, Sam, looks on in the background. MELISSA WHITEFOOT | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Class D-1 state championship game against the Crofton Warriors Monday, Nov. 24, at 10:15 a.m. MELISSA WHITEFOOT | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Ben Burger was a perfect 2-2 booting extra point kicks and landed eight kickoffs, including this kick into the endzone. TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
game winners of 24 of their last 25 games looking to claim their second state championship in as many years. TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Jackson Gerdes (49) stretches out in an attempt to block a pass from Plainview quarterback Kobe Maertins, while Sam Watts (77) applies pressure on the play. TORY DUNCAN | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
