As the final seconds ticked off the clock on Monday night at TCO Stadium, the Mahtomedi girls flag football team started to celebrate. A dominant campaign for the Zephyrs officially ended with them being named state champions thanks to a 36-20 win over La Crescent-Hokah.

Pioneer has claimed Western New York’s first state title in flag football with a thrilling comeback victory in the championship game. Ellie Edwards connected with Olivia Mason for the tying touchdown with 53 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter before finding Abigail Mason for the winning score in overtime,