Crow football's thrilling run through the postseason ended just short of the program's first-ever state title.

The Class 1A No. 9 Cougars fell, 81-0, to No. 2 Harper Charter in the 6-man state championship game Saturday, Nov. 29 at Redmond High School. Crow finishes the year at 9-3.

This marked the school's second-ever appearance in a football state championship game and first since 1993.

The Hornets outgained the Cougars 623-9 in terms of total yardage.

Michael Parker led Crow with 21 yards on three receptions. Aiden DeLeon ran for 23 yards on 16 carries, including a long of 12 yards.

Harper's Madoxx Martinez went 4-for-6 passing for 206 yards and three touchdowns and Richard Joyce went 2-for-2 for 66 yards and a touchdown. Joyce, Isaac Walker, Cope Christensen and Ace Christensen

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