Platte-Geddes defended its state title on Thursday with a 14-8 win over Canistota/Freeman
Sophomore quarterback Tage Ortman scored on a 13-yard run with 11:48 left in the second quarter, and Canistota/Freeman capped it off with a two-point conversion. For most of the game, it looked like that could be enough for the 9AA state title.
Dawson Hoffman connected with Aiden Bultje on a 9-yard score with 3:22 left in the fourth quarter and gave Platte-Geddes the lead for good.
Grayson Hanson gained 83 rushing yards and a touchdown and passed for 77 yards on five completions for Platte-Geddes.