Chatfield falls to Staples-Motley in Class AA Semifinal, 36-24

Chatfield Falls to Staples-Motley in Class AA Semifinal, 36-24

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(ABC 6 News) — On Friday, Chatfield and Staples-Motley met in the Class AA Semifinals for a chance to move on to the State Championship.

The Cardinals found the scoreboard first, but the Gophers would respond. Making the first half a fairly back and forth one. Yet, the Gophers would go into the break trailing 30-22.

The second half Staples-Motley could move the ball, ending the game with 387 yards of total offense. On the other side, Chatfield hit a wall out of halftime. Only able to move the ball 69 yards after the break.

Chatfield lost the matchup by a score of 36-24, meaning Staples-Motley will move on. The Class AA Championship Game will take place at 4 PM on Friday, November 22.