DETROIT, Mich. — Forest Hills Central used a stifling defense and an opportunistic offense to beat Mason 27-10 to claim division three state championship Ford Field.
The state title is the Rangers first in football in school history.
"We've been talking about this since 6th grade. The fact that it's finally here is just crazy, I can't believe it," said senior Ty Hudkins.
The Rangers allowed just 36 yards rushing and intercepted three Bulldog passes in the win.
Senior quarterback Mason McDonald was 8-12 passing for 142 yards that included a highlight reel 62-yard touchdown pass to fellow senior Ty Hudkins in the third quarter.
"We've all been around this program so long. Coach Rogers built this program from the ground up and I'm just glad that we got him on his way out," said McDonald.
JT Hartman carries the ball 21 times for 74 yards and a score he also intercepted a pass on defense.
Hudkins caught six passes for 115 yards and a score.
Head Coach Tim Rogers announced in the post game press conference that he is retiring this off-season. He spent 12 years at FHC.
"I think that we've put together a program that we can be proud of and it's time to pass it on to somebody else. And I'm happy to be walking away the way with are, with the men that I'm walking away with, not only our players but our coaching staff," said Rogers.
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