Crofton Gets Revenge On Braves To Earn State Title Spot

For the second time in school history, and the first since 2003, the Crofton Warriors are headed to the state championship.

The Warriors took down Battle Creek in a rematch from the regular season, winning 19-14. 

Crofton got the scoring started early in the second quarter thanks to an Ethan Poppe four-yard score. Battle Creek then tied it up with just under three minutes remaining in the half, but Tanner Crosley took the ball 54 yards to give Crofton a 13-7 lead going into the break.

In the second half, neither team was able to get much going in the third. Early in the fourth, however, Jaden Janssen took a one-yard keeper in to give Crofton a 19-7 lead. Battle Creek tried to mount a comeback, ultimately failing to send the Warriors on.

Crofton will now prepare for their second-ever state title game Tuesday, November 22 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. They will take on Wilber-Clatonia. Kick off is set for 10:15 A.M.