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Division 7 state final: Jackson Lumen Christi 15, Traverse City St. Francis 12

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Jackson Lumen Christi players hoist the Division 7 state championship trophy after defeating Traverse City St. Francis, 15-12, at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
Jackson Lumen Christi players hoist the Division 7 state championship trophy after defeating Traverse City St. Francis, 15-12, at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.
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Jackson Lumen Christi players take the field before the Division 7 state final against Traverse City St. Francis.
Jackson Lumen Christi players take the field before the Division 7 state final against Traverse City St. Francis.
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Traverse City St. Francis players take the field before the Division 7 state final against Jackson Lumen Christi.
Traverse City St. Francis players take the field before the Division 7 state final against Jackson Lumen Christi.
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Lumen Christi kicker Andrew Salazar (61) sends the opening kickoff into St. Francis territory.
Lumen Christi kicker Andrew Salazar (61) sends the opening kickoff into St. Francis territory.
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St. Francis' Wyatt Nausadis returns the opening kickoff.
St. Francis' Wyatt Nausadis returns the opening kickoff.
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St. Francis quarterback Wyatt Nausadis (7) scrambles while Lumen Christi linebacker Conor Smith (99) gives chase.
St. Francis quarterback Wyatt Nausadis (7) scrambles while Lumen Christi linebacker Conor Smith (99) gives chase.
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St. Francis' Joey Donahue (31) leads the blocking during the first quarter.
St. Francis' Joey Donahue (31) leads the blocking during the first quarter.
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St. Francis running back Joey Donahue (31) collects a pass near the sideline during the first quarter.
St. Francis running back Joey Donahue (31) collects a pass near the sideline during the first quarter.
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St. Francis quarterback Wyatt Nausadis (7) drops back to throw upfield.
St. Francis quarterback Wyatt Nausadis (7) drops back to throw upfield.
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Lumen Christi quarterback Joe Lathers (12) scrambles away from the line.
Lumen Christi quarterback Joe Lathers (12) scrambles away from the line.
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Lumen Christi running back Derrick Walker, left, takes the handoff from quarterback Joe Lathers (12) during the first quarter.
Lumen Christi running back Derrick Walker, left, takes the handoff from quarterback Joe Lathers (12) during the first quarter.
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Lumen Christi running back Derrick Walker (4) fights through a St. Francis tackle.
Lumen Christi running back Derrick Walker (4) fights through a St. Francis tackle.
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Lumen Christi's Gabe King sprints upfield for a pass.
Lumen Christi's Gabe King sprints upfield for a pass.
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St. Francis head coach Josh Sellers looks on during the second quarter.
St. Francis head coach Josh Sellers looks on during the second quarter.
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Lumen Christi quarterback Joe Lathers drops back to pass.
Lumen Christi quarterback Joe Lathers drops back to pass.
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St. Francis running back Burke Flowers (11) fights through a tackle.
St. Francis running back Burke Flowers (11) fights through a tackle.
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St. Francis players celebrate after a rushing touchdown by running back Joey Donahue (31) in the second quarter.
St. Francis players celebrate after a rushing touchdown by running back Joey Donahue (31) in the second quarter.
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Lumen Christi's Parker Schirmacker (5) tries to find space during a kick return in the second quarter.
Lumen Christi's Parker Schirmacker (5) tries to find space during a kick return in the second quarter.
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St. Francis' Jack Prichard (5) heads upfield after his second-quarter interception.
St. Francis' Jack Prichard (5) heads upfield after his second-quarter interception.
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Quarterback Joe Lathers breaks free for a touchdown that started Lumen Christi's fourth-quarter comeback.
Quarterback Joe Lathers breaks free for a touchdown that started Lumen Christi's fourth-quarter comeback.
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Lumen Christi running back Derrick Walker (4) stumbles into the end zone for his team's second touchdown in the fourth quarter. It proved to be the winning score as the Lumen Christi scored 15 unanswered points in the final quarter.
Lumen Christi running back Derrick Walker (4) stumbles into the end zone for his team's second touchdown in the fourth quarter. It proved to be the winning score as the Lumen Christi scored 15 unanswered points in the final quarter.
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Lumen Christi running back Derrick Walker celebrates his fourth-quarter rushing touchdown that gave his team the lead.
Lumen Christi running back Derrick Walker celebrates his fourth-quarter rushing touchdown that gave his team the lead.
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Lumen Christi head coach Herb Brogan talks with quarterback Joe Lathers during a timeout in the fourth quarter.
Lumen Christi head coach Herb Brogan talks with quarterback Joe Lathers during a timeout in the fourth quarter.
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Lumen Christi's Drew Sweeney (72) is overcome with tears of joy during the handshake line after winning the Division 7 state title game.
Lumen Christi's Drew Sweeney (72) is overcome with tears of joy during the handshake line after winning the Division 7 state title game.
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Jackson Lumen Christi poses with the Division 7 state championship trophy after defeating Traverse City St. Francis at Ford Field.
Jackson Lumen Christi poses with the Division 7 state championship trophy after defeating Traverse City St. Francis at Ford Field.
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