The final buzzer sounded and the chants from the stands began.
Kee-ler! Kee-ler!
It was a fitting tribute to Mark Keeler, whose Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian team had just won a back-to-back state championship with a 49-32 win over Fowler.
Earlier in the season, Keeler had announced that this would be the final season of his 38-year career. He ends with 721 victories, 3rd most in state history.
The Detroit Free Press’ Jared Ramsey covered the title game, and said Keeler took a few moments late in the contest to enjoy the moment.