High School
Malakoff fends off Franklin behind stout defense, Jones and Hogg
Malakoff answered the question of how to stop the slot-T offense and surprised many across the state with a 14-7 victory in the Class 3A Division I state championship game for the Tigers first state football title in school history.
ARLINGTON – The question on the minds of many people entering the Class 3A Division I state championship game revolved around how Malakoff would handle the slot-T offense of Franklin.
Following the game, the conversation switched to asking how the Tigers defense shut down the potent attack of the Lions after a 14-7 defensive showcase at AT&T Stadium. Malakoff (16-0) earns the program’s first state championship in history in only their second appearance.
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