Cedar Rapids Xavier beat Council Bluffs Lewis Central 45-38 to win the Class 4A Iowa high school state football championship at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.

during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central students celebrate during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Aidan McDermott (1) runs with the ball as Lewis Central’s Owen Thomas (8) and others pursue during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Aidan McDermott (1) runs with the ball during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Jonathan Humpal carries the ball during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Jonathan Humpal breaks free for a touchdown during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier players return to the tunnel after warming up before a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas (10) throws a pass during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Grant Helmle runs with the ball during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas (10) scrambles during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier players take the field before a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas scrambles during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Jonathan Humpal spins out of a tackel from Xavier’s Maverick Burger during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Caelum Jones (8) pressures Lewis Central’s Braylon Kammrad (10) during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Caleb Moore intercepts a pass during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Caleb Moore holds up the ball after intercepting a pass during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Lual Maker (85) deflects a pass during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Lual Maker (85) celebrates after knocking down a pass during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Carlos Baez-Perez (21) and Grant Helmle (44) celebrate during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Jonathan Humpal (1) is brought down by a swarm of Xavier players during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Boston Hensley (6) kicks a field goal during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Michael Cunningham (34) carries the ball during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Boston Hensley (6) fumbles during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Ronan Thomas (10) carries the ball during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Players line up during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Braylon Kammrad (10) dives for a first down during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Boston Hensley dives with the ball during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Braylon Kammrad (10) drops back to pass during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Braylon Kammrad (10) throws a pass during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Lewis Central’s Boston Hensley carries the ball during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Carlos Baez-Perez reacts during a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier players celebrate following a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Michael Cunningham (34) holds up the 4A State Champions Trophy following a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier players, coaches, and cheerleaders pose for a team photo following a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Xavier’s Michael Cunningham (34) holds up the 4A State Champions Trophy as players celebrate with students following a 4A state championship game between Cedar Rapids Xavier and Lewis Central at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Xavier won 45-38. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

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