YPSILANTI -- For the first time in school history, Dexter’s football team is heading to the state championship game.

The Dreadnaughts cruised past Birmingham Groves 41-6 on Saturday to earn a spot in Division 2 state final next Friday at Ford Field. They will face defending champion Orchard Lake St. Mary’s.

Dexter opened the game with a back-to-back touchdowns to take a quick 14-0 lead and led 34-6 by halftime.

Dexter quarterback Cooper Arnedt connected with star receiver Cole Novara for four touchdowns in the victory.

The Dreadnaughts (12-2) celebrated the win by dumping the Gatorade cooler on head coach Phil Jacobs and signing the fight song with the student section.

Watch highlights from the win and the post-game celebration from Dexter’s semifinal victory in the video above.

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