MANHATTAN — Manhattan’s efficient offense propelled the Tigers to a three-touchdown lead, and they went on to beat rival Three Forks 28-7 in the Class B championship football game on Saturday by dominating the line of scrimmage.

The Tigers finished the season 12-0 and claimed their second title since 2020 in their third consecutive championship appearance.

Three Forks was playing in its first championship game in program history and trying to avenge a 28-20 September loss to the Tigers, but Manhattan was simply too solid, especially up front.

Operating out of the shotgun and mostly with an empty backfield, quarterback Tyson Pavlik and the Tigers methodically pushed the ball down the field, challenging the Wolves to stop their running game, particularly in the second half.

The Wolves co

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