By TYLER HENRY
Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post
After a long, 19-year wait, the Southeast of Saline Trojans are headed back to the state title game to battle the two-time defending state champion Nemaha Central Thunder on Friday.
As always, this game can be heard live on KINA (910 AM/107.5 FM) or online at 910KINA.com, with Devin Hanney and Russ Cossel on the call.
Due to KSHSAA regulations, the game will not be streamed live on Salina Post, but will be available to watch on-demand immediately following the game by clicking HERE.
Clicking the link before the broadcast is available will lead to an error page informing you that "the video is private."
A snapshot preview of this game can be found below, stay tuned on Friday for the full written state championship preview on Salina Post.
2A State Championship Info
Southeast of Saline Trojans (12-0) vs. Nemaha Central Thunder (11-1)
Location: Hutch Community College Gowans Stadium
Address: 600 Block of E. 11th Avenue, Hutchinson KS, 67501
Gates Open: 4:00
Kickoff: 6:00
Southeast of Saline Trojans (12-0)
Schedule
- vs. Minneapolis (W 64-14)
- at Clay Center (W 22-20)
- vs. Beloit (W 32-6)
- at Kingman (W 40-6)
- vs. Lyons (W 66-0)
- at Hillsboro (W 36-8)
- vs. Halstead (W 38-15)
- at Ellsworth (W 44-8)
Playoffs
- vs. Larned (W 76-12)
- vs. Norton (W 34-7)
- vs. Hoisington (W 30-8)
- vs. Beloit (W 34-30)
Stat Leaders
- Passing: Gannon Jacobson (140-243, 2,032 yds, 31 TD, 10 INT)
- Rushing: Grady Gebhardt (176 carries, 1,340 yds, 14 TD)
- Receiving: Tucker Thaxton (71 receptions, 935 yds, 14 TD)
- Tackles: Kanyon Douglas (98 tackles, 16 TFL)
- Sacks: Brody Chambers (6 sacks, 20 TFL)
- Interceptions: Tucker Thaxton & Kanyon Douglas (3 INTs)
Nemaha Central Thunder (11-1)
Schedule
- vs. Marysville (L 16-8)
- at Silver Lake (W 35-7)
- vs. Rossville (W 31-28)
- at Chanute (W 13-7)
- vs. Oskaloosa (W 48-6)
- at Sabetha (W 24-0)
- vs. Royal Valley (W 40-16)
- at Atchinson County (W 46-0)
Playoffs
- vs. Fredonia (W 55-13)
- vs. Sabetha (W 55-13)
- at Osage City (W 21-0)
- vs. Council Grove (W 33-27)
Stat Leaders
- Passing: Carter Hajek (82-133, 1,026 yds, 11 TD, 3 INT)
- Rushing: Carter Hajek (330 carries, 2,148 yds, 38 TD)
- Receiving: Caleb Strathman (35 receptions, 447 yds, 4 TD)
- Tackles: Abram Keim (155 tackles, 9 TFL)
- Sacks: Carter Hajek (1 sack, 2 TFL)
- Interceptions: Caleb Strathman (4 INT)