DETROIT, Mich. -- Unity Christian captured the Division 5 state crown with a 42-7 win over Portland.
The Crusaders defense was once again lights out and junior quarterback Isaac TeSlaa accounted for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Unity capturing the title is remarkable considering the Crusaders trailed Oakridge 35-8 at halftime of the district final before rallying to win.
"Not a chance to be honest with you" TeSlaa said when asked if he thought his team would win the state title at halftime of the Oakridge game. "Slim hope, I was thinking it is basketball time we gotta get ready for basketball but here we are we just won state it is incredible."
Jacob Veale returned a kickoff 91 years for Portland's touchdown, the Raiders finished 13-1.
Max Buikema scored a TD on a 28-yard scamper for the Saders, who led 28-0 at halftime.
Other high school football state final scores:
Division 1
Clinton Township Chippewa Valley 31, Clarkston 30
Edwardsburg 28, Chelsea 7
