Andre Anthony experienced plenty of success as a football player at Edna Karr and later played at LSU and in the National Football League.

Now a first-year head coach at Bonnabel, the 28-year-old got a chance to see his players experience some championship success of their own.

Quarterback Karl Perkins threw three touchdown passes and Tyree Bruer ran for 139 yards and one score as Bonnabel defeated Riverdale 35-12 in the game that decided the outright District 10-5A championship Friday at Joe Yenni Stadium.

The Bruins overcame a 12-0 deficit with two touchdowns that tied the score late in the half and they ultimately scored touchdowns on five consecutive possessions while building a large lead as the school won a district football championship for the first time since 1998.

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