Overview
- Darlington built a 35-6 halftime cushion with explosive plays, including a pick-six and a late 90-yard touchdown run.
- Junior quarterback Zeke Zuberbuhler accounted for three touchdowns and rushed for 133 yards, highlighted by that 90-yard score.
- Calum Crist led the Redbirds on defense with nine tackles and added 104 rushing yards on 16 carries.
- The Redbirds capped a 14-0 season, averaging 45 points per game, and secured the program’s fifth state championship.
- Edgar’s bid for a third straight title ended despite senior Maverick Butt’s 158 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 13-1 season.