Dunham coach Neil Weiner received a phone call on Wednesday night, the day before the Tigers’ state title game against Calvary Baptist.

The call was from his father, Dale Weiner, who led Catholic to its first state title in 2015.

“My dad, you know, physically is struggling more and more,” Neil Weiner said. “He can’t talk a whole lot, but he called last night to make sure that I knew that he loved me.”

Fast forward to Thursday night, Dunham defeated Calvary Baptist 34-17 in the Division III select state title. The win marks the Tigers' first state title since 2004, and Neil Weiner’s first state title win.

He said the victory was special, but knowing he has a mom and dad who love him is what he thinks about when he thinks about his team.

“That’s what’s great about these guys,” he s

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