Hanover claims 46-24 state title over St. Francis

Wildcats make 30-pt run in second quarter

  • Emmitt Jueneman pulls down a catch. The junior was responsible for two touchdown catches and one interception.
    Emmitt Jueneman pulls down a catch. The junior was responsible for two touchdown catches and one interception.
  • Senior quarterback Jacob Jueneman had four touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown for the Wildcats, as well as five two-point conversion passes during the game. Photos by JULIE DOEBELE
    Senior quarterback Jacob Jueneman had four touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown for the Wildcats, as well as five two-point conversion passes during the game. Photos by JULIE DOEBELE
  • Philip Doebele, left, and Jacob Klipp block a St. Francis defensive lineman, allowing their Hanover teammates time to make plays.
    Philip Doebele, left, and Jacob Klipp block a St. Francis defensive lineman, allowing their Hanover teammates time to make plays.
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NEWTON – The Hanover Wildcats looked like they’d get a worthy challenge from undefeated St. Francis in the 8-man Division II State Football Championship game on Saturday in Newton. The Indians scored on the first play of the game on a 65-yard run and then scored again on a long drive on their third possession on a 10-yard run to go up 12-0 on Hanover. Hanover coach Matt Heuer said the touchdown…

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