Burlington wins state title with 54-6 blowout of Casper Christian
Burlington's Matt Tempany intercepted five passes, including one returned 71 yards for a touchdown, in the 6-man championship.
By Alyssa Parker ·
Burlington defeated Casper Christian 54, 6 on Saturday in the Class 1A 6-man state championship game held in Laramie.
The Huskies finished the season with a 10-1 record, while the Mountaineers fell to 9-2. Burlington controlled the game from the opening drive, scoring 42 points in the first two quarters.
Senior Matt Tempany was the defensive standout, intercepting five passes. He returned one of those interceptions 71 yards for a touchdown. Kole Walker also added a 61-yard touchdown on an interception.
Burlington built a 16-6 lead in the first quarter. Carsten Schlenker caught an 18-yard pass from Walker early in the game. Casper Christian responded with a 9-yard run by Timothy Schrack. Tempany then sealed the first quarter with his long return.
In the second quarter, Walker scored on runs of 12, 48, and 43 yards. Taft Winters also caught a 7-yard pass from Walker. The third quarter saw two more Burlington scores. Schlenker caught a 60-yard pass from Chase Bassett, and Walker returned an interception for 61 yards.
Tempany said the team's performance capped the season perfectly. "I don't think this season could have ended any better," he said.
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