Big Horn Wins Class 2A State Football Title in Cokeville

Big Horn football players secured the Class 2A state title on Friday night after defeating Cokeville 29-24. The victory came in the final seconds of regulation at the Cokeville High School stadium.

Cokeville took an early 14-0 lead. Luke Kernandez scored a 48-yard touchdown on third down before connecting with Rio Hernandez for a 24-yard gain. Hernandez, who had managed just one yard on his first six carries, broke free for a 65-yard score and two additional plays in the end zone. His state-record 82-touchdown season was followed by a 43-yard punt that tied the game at 14-14 with 1:03 remaining in the first half.

That was one of the hardest games ever played, said Kernandez. The run game was not there, so we had to get it done defensively, and then the offense came alive after that. The senior class has been together pretty much since kindergarten, so we know what it's like to fight for each other and get it done.

Big Horn senior linebacker Chase Barber said the team had to figure out what they were doing wrong and get out there and get back to action. The Rams made it 17-14 just 28 seconds later when sophomore Boone Reno blocked Walker's punt and returned it 14 yards to pay dirt.