High School
Defense leads Gunter to back-to-back Class 3A Division I state titles
Walker Overman provided the offense and the Gunter defense pitched a shutout in the second half to lead the Tigers to a 30-14 victory over Tidehaven to secure back-to-back Class 3A Division II state championships.
ARLINGTON – Gunter entered the Class 3A Division II state championship game on Thursday night as a sizeable favorite. They received a challenge in the first half before the defense locked down the Tidehaven offense in the second half, while Walker Overman accounted for 321 total yards in leading Gunter to a 30-14 victory.
The victory is the fourth state football title since 2016 and marks the first time Gunter (16-0) has won back-to-back championships. The Gunter defense allowed two touchdowns and 190 total yards in the opening stanza. The second half was a different story, with Gunter allowing a mere 89 yards in total.
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