Photos by Hope Davis
Head Coach Todd Wilkerson leads the boys as they stretch before the game in one of the exhibition rooms. 
Bob Clayton stands talking with other state finalist coaches from the past as they prepare to be recognized prior to the game. 
Bob Clayton waives to the crowd during a ceremony honoring past state finalist coaches. 
Senior Gavin Vaal warms up on the field before the game. 
Father Aaron Hill Sports a proud dad shirt for his twin kickers Ethan and Austin Hill. 
Right-footed kicker Ethan Hill practices with coach Adam Knies. 
Left-footed kicker Austin Hill gets a few practice kicks in with coach Adam Knies 
The Patriots line up for the coin toss 
All players had a State finalist patch sewn onto their left shoulder after the semi state win. 
Cayden Kratzer and Beau Heeke painted their bodies red and blue for the game. 
The Patriots defense faces off against the Trojans in the first quarter. 
The Warrior Staff rests along the sideline. After each game, coaches award a player of the game and burn their name into the staff. 
Coach Kevin Temple works to get the attention of a Patriot player. 
Patriot fans cheer on the players on the field. 
Senior Mark Doyle looks up at the Jumbotron between plays. 
Senior Spencer Vaal prepares for his turn to take the field. 
Senior Gavin Vaal stands next to assistant coach Ethan Griepenstroh. 
Patriot fans wave the rally flag to root on the boys. 
Heritage Hills alumni Nick Waniger, Jesse Smith and Dakota Deller show their support for the Patriots 
Heritage Hills takes field after half time. 
Heritage Hills warms up before the start of the second half. 
As is tradition, Patriot players take a knee on the sidelines when they are not on the field. 
Senior Kaden Feldpausch is ready for the play. 
Coaches Miles Kline and Stan Jochim closely monitor the game during the second half. 
Head Coach Todd Wilkerson hugs Gavin Vaal after Vaal completed his first play since the second round of the 3A Sectional. 
Seniors Tyler Litkenhus (77) and Hunter Wetzel (78) watch as the reality of defeat sets in. 
Senior Wes Fleischmann stands along the sidelines. 
Senior Gabe Morrison watches the final moments of the game. 
Coach Adam Knies talks with Senior Noah Mundy. 
Head Coach Todd Wilkerson shares a moment with Senior Cole Sigler as the final seconds expire from the game. 
Heritage Hills line up to receive their runner-up medals.