LOUISVILLE, Ky. — t. X has captured their first football championship in 12 years, ending Male High School’s perfect season.
The Tigers and Bulldogs, both with deep football traditions, went head-to-head for the 6A title at Kroger Field Saturday night.
It was the 11th post-season meeting between the two with the Bulldogs edging the Tigers in the regular season.
There was also a little history in the series. It marked the first time Male and St. X squared off for a state championship.
The Bulldogs were looking for their third title since 2015.
It was a close one throughout with the Tigers leading much of the game. However, in the fourth quarter, the Bulldogs got extremely close with a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 2-point conversion making it 24-21 Tigers.
The Tigers responded with two big first downs at mid-field with 2:14 left to play. During the 3rd and 4, the Tigers go to the air and it pays off in a big way. Jack Sivori connects with Smith for a St. X touchdown. They led 31-21 and never looked back.
St. X won their first state title since 2009.
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