MADISON, Wis. — The Grafton Black Hawks won the WIAA Division 3 football state championship at Camp Randall Stadium with a victory Friday, giving them their first title since 1982.
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An emotional moment for Grafton head coach Jim Norris as the Black Hawks win their first state championship since 1982. pic.twitter.com/S4OFJXv4OW
Grafton, which had the ball first to start Friday’s game, was comfortably leading 14-7. With just minutes left in the fourth quarter, Will Mikonowizc scored a touchdown, giving Reedsburg the lead and seemingly turning the tide.
However, with just seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Graysen Bollech kicked a 35-yard field goal, putting Grafton back in the lead and ultimately handing them the win with a final score of 17-15. It marked their third championship win.
Four of Grafton’s previous championship appearances came during an eight-year span from 1977 to 1984. They won back-to-back Division 2 championships in 1981 and 1982, finished runner-up in Division 2 in 1977 and 1984, and placed second in Division 3 in 2023.
What's next:
Notre Dame faces West De Pere in the Division 2 state championship game at 1 p.m.
How to watch:
You can watch the live broadcast of all divisions of the WIAA State 11-Player Football Championships on the WIAA State Television Network: WKOW 27 in Madison, WAOW 9 in Wausau, WXOW 19 in La Crosse, WQOW 18 in Eau Claire, WLUK/WCFW CW14 in Appleton/Green Bay, and WCGV My 24 in Milwaukee.
The finals will be streamed live on the State Television Network stations’ websites, their news apps, and the WIAA Sports LIVE app.
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