BHS makes up for past losses to Brush in state 2A quarter-final game
Senior Taed Heydinger (10) attempts a wide-receiver-option pass after getting a block from senior Noah Loutherback (62).
Photos by Joel Priest
Senior Cash Snooks (23) leads the Wolverines' victorious celebration off the Beetdigger Stadium field following the teams' postgame handshakes. Snooks made two interceptions in the fourth quarter, helping seal the Wolverines' victory over the longtime 2A rivals from across the state.
Lots of Bayfield fans made the 400-mile trip to Brush for 2A state quarterfinals, bringing their purple and gold with them.
Senior Zane Phelps lowers his pads while protecting the ball for some hard yardage.
Lots of signs from home helped make Beetdigger Stadium feel a little more friendly for the Wolverines - and the parents' strategy apparently worked! Football moms also served beets at the team dinner last week before the Wolverines hit the road for Brush.
Senior linebacker Kyle Killough gives a congratulatory hug to senior quarterback Kelton McCoy (16) after the win.
Head coach Gary Heide shouts every superlative he can think of in praise of the Wolverines' inspired, winning effort at Beetdigger Stadium.