It was senior quarterback Bernie Varnesdeel early and senior running back Tim Kloska late as West Catholic beat Negaunee 59-14 to win the division six state championship on Friday at Ford Field.
Varnesdeel completed five of 10 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns including a 72-yard scoring strike to Carter Perry on the first play from scrimmage.
Perry later caught a 32-yard TD pass and Andrew McAlary had a 68-yard touchdown grab.
Tim Kloska did most of his damage after halftime and finished with 241 yards on 19 carries and four touchdowns.
Senior Elliot Zainea added a 26-yard TD run in the fourth quarter for the Falcons.
The 59 points scored is the most by one team in and 11-player state final ever in Michigan.
The state championship is West Catholic's seventh in the last 13 seasons which has included three different head coaches.
The title comes in current head coach Landon Groves first season leading the Falcons.
Perry caught a second touchdown pass from Varnesdeel, 32 yards, to make it 14-0 with 5:35 to play before the half.
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