Vandegrift coaches and players pose for a team shot following their victory in the Texas 6A Division 2 title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brendan Fournier rushed for a game-high 160 yards and scored two touchdowns to lead Vandegrift past Southlake Carroll 24-17 in the Texas 6A Division 2 state championship game on Saturday afternoon in front of 26,247 at AT&T Stadium.
Quarterback Miles Teodecki completed 14-of-17 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns - including a 84-yard scoring connection with receiver George Farley in the first quarter. Teodecki threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Fournier in the second quarter
Farley finished with four receptions for a team-high 134 yards for the Vipers (15-1).
Southlake Carroll (15-1) quarterback Angelo Renda completed 27-of-38 passes for a game-high 351 yards and two touchdowns - one to receiver Brody Knowles covering 9 yards in the first quarter and another one to Brock Brody for 23 yards in the third quarter.
Brody had 13 catches for a game-high 178 yards and Knowles finished with six receptions for 75 yards.
1. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Running back Brendan Fournier of Vandegrift carries during the Texas 6A Division 2 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
2. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Receiver Brock Boyd of Southlake Carroll signals first down after making a catch during the Texas 6A Division 2 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
3. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Quarterback Miles Teodecki of Vandegrift looks to pass during the Texas 6A Division 2 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
4. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Receiver Brody Knowles of Southlake Carroll scores on a touchdown catch during the first quarter of the Texas 6A Division 2 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
5. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Receiver Jack Rudberg of Vandegrift makes a leaping catch over a Southlake Carroll defender during the Texas 6A Division 2 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
6. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Quarterback Angelo Renda of Southlake Carroll passes during the Texas 6A Division 2 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
7. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Receiver Brody Knowles of Southlake Carroll is taken down by three Vandegrift defenders during the Texas 6A Division 2 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
8. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Running back Brendan Fournier of Vandegrift burst through the line while carrying in the Texas 6A Division 2 state title game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
9. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Receiver George Farley of Vandegrift makes an over-the-shoulders catch during the Texas 6A Division 2 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays
10. Texas 6A Division 2 Championship Game
Head coach Drew Sanders of Vandegrift proudly displays the trophy while celebrating with his team and fans following their victory in the Texas 6A Division 2 state championship game at AT&T Stadium. / Photo by Tommy Hays