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Heckel leads Lyndon to first title

Lyndon senior Tanner Heckel came up short twice in championship games when we played at Inman.Saturday, Heckel rushed for 254 yards on 29 carries for four touchdowns to lead the Tigers to a 34-6 win over defending state champs Wichita County in the Eight-Player Division I Championship game at Fischer Field in Newton.It was the first state title for the Tigers, in just the second season of eight-player.“It was great with this group of guys,” Heckel said.

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Schmelzle scores five touchdowns to pace Axtell to win

The Axtell Eagles made short work of the South Central Timberwolves Saturday in the KSHSAA Eight-Player Division II championships at Fischer Field.In a steady snowstorm, Brandon Schmelzle rushed for 124 yards on 13 carries with five touchdowns to lead Axtell to a 50-0 win, the third straight state title for the 13-0 Eagles and the 39th straight win.The game was called at halftime on the 45-point rule.

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