Solon Secures Thrilling Triple-Overtime Victory to Reach Iowa Class 3A Title Game
Solon defeated Algona 45-44 in a high-stakes triple-overtime semifinal, while Des Moines Christian punched its first-ever ticket to the state championship.
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Key points
- Solon defeated Algona 45-44 in triple-overtime.
- Maddox Kelley scored all six of Solon's touchdowns.
- Des Moines Christian reached its first-ever state title game by beating Clear Lake 41-14.
Solon advanced to the Iowa Class 3A state football championship following a dramatic 45-44 triple-overtime victory against Algona. The contest was decided by a single yard, as the Spartans' defense successfully stopped Algona’s two-point conversion attempt in the final overtime session to secure the win.
Spartans standout Maddox Kelley delivered a historic performance, accounting for all six of his team's touchdowns. Kelley rushed for five scores and added a 65-yard touchdown pass to Kaden Hoeper late in the fourth quarter to force the game into extra time. Despite a balanced offensive effort from Algona, led by Owen Moe’s 174 rushing yards and Cael Rotert’s three touchdowns, the Spartans held firm when it mattered most.
In the other semifinal matchup, Des Moines Christian made program history by clinching its first state title game appearance with a 41-14 victory over Clear Lake. Tate Olsen paced the offense with three total touchdowns, while Davis Tokheim contributed 170 total yards and two scores. Des Moines Christian will now face Solon in the championship game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls.
What to watch next: Solon and Des Moines Christian are scheduled to square off for the Class 3A state title next week at the UNI-Dome.
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