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| Christian Vasser dives into the end zone as the offensive line clears the way. © WayzataPhotography.com |
But Vasser and the Trojans proved to be too much down the
stretch.
The Trojans outscored the Rebels 21-3 in the second half despite throwing an interception on the half's opening drive.
The Trojans outscored the Rebels 21-3 in the second half despite throwing an interception on the half's opening drive.
Vasser tied a Prep Bowl record with five touchdowns and rushed 49 times for 285 yards.
“It’s something we worked for,” said Vasser. “Ever since he
(Coach Lambert Brown) said he had a structure to go out and do this. Every one of us believes.”
"He (Vasser) gets better every day," said head coach Lambert Brown. "He treats people really well. He's a great person. I'm really lucky I get to coach him."
"He (Vasser) gets better every day," said head coach Lambert Brown. "He treats people really well. He's a great person. I'm really lucky I get to coach him."
Wayzata defeated the Rebels 35-20 to clinch the school's fourth state championship and finish the season undefeated at 13-0.
GAME RECAP
The Trojans squandered the opening drive of the second half when Thomas Schmidt threw an uncharacteristic interception.
That's when Wayzata's defense stepped up and forced the Rebels to punt after three plays.
Wayzata countered by running nearly six minutes off the
clock capping a drive with Vasser’s fifth touchdown of the night to make it
35-20.
Vasser's 5-touchdown effort comes two weeks after he ran for 269 yards against Lakeville South to advance to the championship game.
Wayzata
Champlin Park
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| Wayzata Football celebrates winning the Class 6A Champsionship. Photo courtesy MSHSL. |
1st Quarter
The first quarter was pretty quiet as the defenses were
tough. The only score was a field goal by Champlin Park.
The Rebels led 3-0 at the end of the first quarter.
2nd Quarter
Wayzata’s offense got going in the second quarter with
running back Christian Vasser leading the charge.
The Trojans completed an 86-yard drive capped with a Vasser
running touchdown with 11:03 left in the quarter to make it 7-3 Wayzata.
The Rebels bounced right back on the following drive.
Running back Shawn Shipman scored a rushing touchdown to
make it 10-7 Champlin Park with 7:13 left in the second quarter.
On the ensuing kickoff, a terrific 80-yard return by Wayzata’s Sam
Robertson set up Vasser’s second touchdown to make it 14-10 Wayzata with 4:02
remaining in the second quarter.
Champlin Park answered back.
With 15 seconds left in the second quarter, Shipman ran in another
touchdown to make it 17-14 at the half.
3rd Quarter
The Trojans squandered the opening drive of the second half when Thomas Schmidt threw an uncharacteristic interception.
That's when Wayzata's defense stepped up and forced the Rebels to punt after three plays.
The Blue & Gold took a 21-17 lead on Vasser’s third
touchdown of the night with 8:07 left in the quarter.
And with 2:07 left in the third quarter, Vasser scored his fourth
touchdown to give Wayzata a 28-17 lead.
4th Quarter
With 8:33 remaining in the fourth quarter, Champlin Park
kicked a field goal to make it 28-20 Wayzata.
Vasser's 5-touchdown effort comes two weeks after he ran for 269 yards against Lakeville South to advance to the championship game.
STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS
Wayzata
- C. Vasser - 49 rushes, 285 yds, 5 TDs
- S. Robertson - 80-yard kickoff return
- M. Schmidt, C. Brown, L. Deselich each had six tackles
Champlin Park
- J. Miller - 8 completions for 80 yds, 13 rushes for 94 yds
- S. Shipman - two rushing touchdowns
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| Courtesy MSHSL |
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