Dunham would not be denied again after falling in the state championship game last year.

Tigers star quarterback Elijah Haven picked the Calvary Baptist defense apart, throwing for 271 yards and three touchdowns. He finished 21-of-29 passing and had one interception. Haven also ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries as he was named the game's outstanding player.

Dunham (13-1) defeated Calvary Baptist 34-17 to win the Division III select state title Thursday night in the Caesars Superdome. The title marks Dunham's first state football championship since 2004.

Calvary Baptist (12-2) scored quickly after Dunham went three-and-out to open the game. Luke Miller returned the Tigers' punt 40 yards to the Dunham 22 to set up the Cavaliers.

On the ensuing play, Hudson Price tossed i

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