Recap: Landon Jacobson was everywhere in Grand Meadow's second consecutive Nine-Man championship victory. The senior running back ran 34 times for 143 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, he had an interception, a fumble recovery and eight tackles. And he returned two punts for 52 yards. "There's no better way to go out than to win a state championship," he said. The Superlarks scored on each of their first seven drives, opening up a 40-0 lead on Edgerton/Ellsworth (12-2) through three quarters. Junior quarterback Michael Stejskal was 9-for-12 passing for 215 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Cody Ojulu caught four passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns, and senior offensive lineman/kicker Wyatt Richardson kicked two field goals.

Grand Meadow forced five turnovers — four interceptions and one fumble.

"Turnovers are one of the main things in football," said Grand Meadow senior Blake Olson, who had an interception and a touchdown reception. "You get a couple turnovers and it's big."

Key of the game: Grand Meadow dominated all phases of the game, amassing 433 yards of offense. At halftime, the Superlarks had 293 yards of offense compared to the Flying Dutchmen's 50.

The quote: "This is the most amazing feeling ever. I thought last year was awesome, but this year as a senior going 14-0 and winning a state championship is amazing." — Blake Olson

One thing to know: Grand Meadow didn't allow a point in its three state tournament games.

PATRICK JOHNSON