The Chargers captured their first soccer state title in 20 years on Saturday.
DENVER — Twenty years later, the Chatfield Chargers are soccer state champions as soon as once more.
Chatfield knocked off Erie 41-34 within the Class 4A state title recreation at Empower Area at Mile Excessive on Saturday afternoon, bringing residence this system’s first championship since 2001 when the Chargers gained the 5A title over Fairview.
The Chargers have been led by senior operating again Jake Marchall, who ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. The Chargers additionally had a pair of touchdowns from Sam Ayers.
“This has ben my dream ceaselessly. To see it turn out to be actuality, and the way a lot work my guys have put in, there’s no-one extra deserving,” Marshall mentioned. “To see the results of that is wonderful. I could not have requested for a greater ending.”
Erie quarterback Blake Barnett threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns with a pair of interceptions on 21 of 29 go makes an attempt accomplished.
Chatfield brings residence its first title in 20 years with an 11-3 total report. Erie suffers its first defeat of the season, ending 13-1 as state runner-up.
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