The Sandy Creek Cougars, behind a 66-26 win over the Crofton Warriors, captured their second straight Class D-1 state championship Monday afternoon. Here, the Cougars hoist the championship trophy, setting off a roar inside Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium that could be heard across the school district boundaries. Sandy Creek closed the season with a 12-1 record and has now won 25 of its last 26 games, claiming state titles in both 2024 and 2025. See additional highlights from the Cougars’ magical 2025 run on pages 1B–4B this week, and stay tuned for post-season honors in the coming weeks.
Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:27 AM


