MADISON — In a game where both defenses stood out, it was a special teams play that decided the D1 state championship. A 76-year-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the final minute of play propelled Arrowhead to an 18-15 win over Bay Port Friday night at Camp Randall Stadium.

In a back-and-forth contest, Brady Moon punched it in on an 11-yard pitch that would put Bay Port up 15-12 with just 46 seconds left. But on the kickoff, Ryan Heiman found a seam and didn't look back, returning it 76 yards for the score.

But Bay Port wasn't done yet. The offense was able to reach the 11-yard line after an impressive reception by Moon. With only 1 second left and the ball at Arrowhead's 11, the Pirates opted to go for the touchdown and the win. But Arrowhead's defense held up the pass fell incomp

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