Deer River ran for 109 yards after averaging 253.4 yards per game prior to state. Meanwhile, BOLD kept moving the ball effectively with 346 yards, 13 first downs and no turnovers.

The Deer River football team is back to work, after completing a perfect 2021 regular season and section tournament run. Making it to their third state appearance in the last four years.

Ethan Williams of Deer River recorded their first score of the game, as the Warriors won their program’s 15th section title by a final score of 26-14. “Well, it’s a good senior crew.

OLIVIA — Scheming for Deer River isn’t the issue for BOLD football. Head coach Derek Flann knows his team has to slow down the run game in order to win in Saturday’s Class A state ...