Columbus routs Malakoff to win Texas 3A Division 1 high school football championship (video/photos)

Grayson Rigdon provides four rushing touchdowns in Cardinals' 48-14 victory at AT&T Stadium
Colmubus coaches and players pose for a team shot following their victory in the Texas 3A Division 1 title game at AT&T Stadium.
Colmubus coaches and players pose for a team shot following their victory in the Texas 3A Division 1 title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

ARLINGTON, Texas — Grayson Rigdon rushed for a game-high 119 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead Columbus to a 48-14 rout over Malakoff in the Texas 3A Division 1 state championship game on Thursday night at AT&T Stadium.

Rigdon scored on runs of 3, 2 13 and 2 yards for the Cardinals (15-1). The four touchdowns by Rigdon ties for the second-most in Class 3A in state championship history.

Quarterback Adam Schobel completed 15-of-21 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns as well as he scored on a 2-yard run in the second quarter.

Columbus (15-1) held a commanding 34-7 lead at the half.

Jason Ternnyson and Jerrion Hall had rushing touchdowns for Malakoff (15-1).

1. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football championships: Malakoff vs. Columbus
Quarterback Adam Schobel (8) leads his teammates onto the field at AT&T Stadium before the kick off for the Texas 3A Division 1 championship game. / Photo by Tommy Hays

2. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football state championships: Columbus vs. Malakoff
Grayson Rigdon of Columbus scores on a rushing touchdown during the Texas 3A Division 1 championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

3. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football state championships: Columbus vs. Malakoff
Quarterback Adam Schobel of Columbus rolls out of the pocket during the Texas 3A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

4. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football state championships: Columbus vs. Malakoff
Parker Poteete of Malakoff carries during the Texas 3A Division 1 title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

5. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football state championships: Columbus vs. Malakoff
A Columbus receiver makes a catch in front of a Malakoff defender during the Texas 3A Division 1 title game at AT&T Satdium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

6. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football state championships: Columbus vs. Malakoff
Quarterback Adam Schobel carries during the Texas 3A Division 1 championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

7. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football state championships: Columbus vs. Malakoff
Grayson Rigdon of Columbus leaps over a pile of players for a rushing touchdown during the Texas 3A Division 1 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

8. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football state championships: Columbus vs. Malakoff
Head coach Matt Schobel proudly hoist the trophy to his cheering team and fans after winning the Texas 3A Division 1 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

9. Texas 3A Division 1 Championship Game

Texas high school football state championships: Columbus vs. Malakoff
Colmubus coaches and players pose for a team shot following their victory in the Texas 3A Division 1 title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays

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