Hutchinson 45, Holy Angels 14
It was more of the same on the scoreboard Friday in a rematch of last year's Class 4A state title game and a battle of 10-0 teams. The Tigers extended their winning streak, now at 37 games. After a scoreless first quarter, Hutchinson scored 24 points in the second quarter alone, propelling it to a double-digit halftime lead.
Key of the game: With the Tigers up 7-0, Holy Angels fumbled a punt that turned out to be costly. Riley Steenhoek recovered the ball, and Marcus Hahn threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to senior Grant Baumetz.
Quote: "I told our kids, it is the state tournament. They are 10-0. And you can't just expect that you come out here and you roll over everybody and nobody's ever going to make you punt." — Hutchinson head coach Andy Rostberg, on the Tigers' slow start before they jumped to a 24-7 halftime lead.
One thing to know: The Tigers, who defeated Holy Angels 49-7 in last year's Prep Bowl, are seeking their third consecutive state title.
HEATHER RULE
