Division 5 state final: Gladwin 10, Frankenmuth 7
The Detroit News
Gladwin players celebrate with their trophy after defeating Frankenmuth, 10-7, in the Division 5 state championship Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, at Ford Field in Detroit.
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Frankenmuth high players take the field prior to the start of the Division 5 state final.
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Frankenmuth head coach Phil Martin takes to the field.
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Gladwin high players take the field before the game.
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Frankenmuth junior running back Hunter Bernthal (3) runs the ball against Gladwin senior linebacker Earl Esiline (33) during the first half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Kaden McDonald (2) runs the ball during the first half.
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Frankenmuth junior running back Griffin Barker (27) runs the ball during the first half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Lucas Mead (4) prepares to throw a pass during the first half.
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Gladwin senior Earl Esiline (33) runs the ball against Frankenmuth senior Brenden Marker (23) during the first half.
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Frankenmuth head coach Phil Martin talks with senior quarterback Aidan Hoard (5) during the first half.
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Frankenmuth senior quarterback Aidan Hoard (5) hands the ball off to junior running back Griffin Barker (27) during the first half.
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Frankenmuth junior running back Griffin Barker (27) runs the ball during the first half.
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The Gladwin crowd cheers during the first half.
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Gladwin senior Earl Esiline (33) runs the ball during the first half.
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Gladwin senior Earl Esiline (33) runs the ball during the first half.
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Gladwin head coach Marc Jarstfer looks on during the first half.
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Gladwin senior quarterback Nick Wheeler (8) is brought down by Frankenmuth senior linebacker Dalton DeBeau during the first half.
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Gladwin senior quarterback Nick Wheeler (8) runs the ball during the second half.
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Gladwin senior Earl Esiline (33) runs the ball during the second half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Kaden McDonald (2) runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Kaden McDonald (2) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Brady Gahrett (15) during the second half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Kaden McDonald (2) celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the second half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Lucas Mead (4) runs the ball during the second half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Lucas Mead (4) runs the ball against Frankenmuth senior Dalton DeBeau (21) during the second half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Lucas Mead (4) runs the ball during the second half.
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Gladwin senior wide reciever Lucas Mead (4) runs to hug head coach Marc Jarstfer at the end of the final.
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Frankenmuth head coach Phil Martin shakes hands with Gladwin head coach Marc Jarstfer at the conclusion of the Division 5 state final.
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Gladwin players pose for a photo at the conclusion of the Division 5 state final.
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Gladwin players pose for a photo at the conclusion of the Division 5 state final.
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Gladwin players pose for a photo at the conclusion of the Division 5 state final.
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