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It was one of the most anticipated Division 2 state championship games in some time, as two unbeaten, heavyweight programs squared off. The 2017 title game between Brookfield Central and Waunakee didn't have a lot of drama in the first three quarters however, as Brookfield Central controlled things, leading 13-0 despite a missed extra point and two missed field goals.
Momentum swung quickly and decisively to open the fourth however, as junior Reed Ryan forced a Brookfield Central fumble by Julian Banda, which was scooped up by Jeremy Werner, giving Waunakee the ball at the Brookfield Central 14 yard-line.
Suddenly emboldened with momentum and confidence, Waunakee scored three plays later, as "Dayne for a touchdown" echoed through Camp Randall Stadium for the first time since 1999 on a Javian Dayne three-yard plunge.
Brookfield Central failed to gain a first down on its next drive, and Waunakee would march 58 yards in 11 plays, with a one-yard Javian Dayne run and ensuing Reese Marek extra point giving the Warriors a 14-13 lead.
Brookfield Central had two more possessions to try to get back on top, but gained a total of just 11 yards and saw Waunakee kneel out the clock in the final seconds.
#15 - Winneconne becomes most unlikely state champ
#14 - wisfootball.net launches to change football coverage in Wisconsin
#13 - Amherst holds off record-setting Cedar Grove-Belgium in title game thriller
#12 - Waunakee's fourth-quarter comeback stuns Brookfield Central in titanic D2 clash
#11 - Lancaster's second half rally shocks Kewaunee
#10 - Epic 23-play drive seals a state title for Homestead
#9 - Back-to-back overtime thrillers in 2011 Division 4 and 5 games
#8 - 8-Man Football Makes a Return to Wisconsin
#7 - Highest-scoring game in state history ends 84-82
#6 - Joe Schobert runs wild in 2010 Division 1 title game
#5 - Homestead squeaks by Arrowhead in third-straight title game match-up
#4 - Stratford caps last of six straight titles with win over Marawood rival Edgar
#3 - Franklin upends Brookfield Central in epic 2006 title game
#2 - The Legend of John Clay begins with record-setting title game performance
#1 - In Camp Randall snow globe, Kimberly's historic rally sinks Arrowhead
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