PHOTO ESSAY: FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

In the State Championship game on Nov. 21, the Bulldogs fell to the Bishop Kelly Knights 34-21

Sarah Wells, Photo Editor|November 30, 2015

Sandpoint Football qualified for the state finals, which were played on Nov. 21 in the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.
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Sandpoint Football qualified for the state finals, which were played on Nov. 21 in the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.

 

Many students from Sandpoint attended the game even though the drive was several hours.
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Many students, both current and alumni, from Sandpoint attended the game even though the drive was several hours.

 

Devin LaCroix (58) faces off against Bishop Kelly in the first half.
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Devin LaCroix (58) faces off against Bishop Kelly in the first half.

 

Coach Satini Puailoa talks to the athletes as they enter the second half of the game.
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Coach Satini Puailoa talks to the athletes as they enter the second half of the game.

 

Senior Wyatt McCormick (34) catches a touchdown-scoring pass.
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Senior Wyatt McCormick (34) catches a touchdown-scoring pass.

 

Senior Kyle Perry (44) carries the ball toward the end zone.
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Senior Kyle Perry (44) carries the ball toward the end zone.

 

Two touchdowns ahead, it becomes clear that a state title has slipped from Sandpoint's grasp.
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With Bishop Kelly two touchdowns ahead, it becomes clear that a state title has slipped from Sandpoint’s grasp.

 

The 2015 Championship marks Bishop Kelly's third consecutive football title.
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The 2015 championship marks Bishop Kelly’s third consecutive football title.