Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostLimon junior Jeremiah Leeper (20) maintains possession of the ball as opponent and sophomore Zach Marrero tries to tackle him during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Limon won 28-0, making this the third year in a row they have claimed a state title.
Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostSenior John Jaklich is hugged by coaches after winning the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostSenior Kaysen Schmidt hugs his grandmother Peggy Schmidt as he celebrates winning the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostLimon junior Trey Hines (2) hugs his teammate and junior Jeremiah Leeper after Leeper scored a touchdown during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostJunior Jeremiah Leeper hugs family and friends in the stands after winning 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostLimon junior Jeremiah Leeper (20) runs down the field with possession of the ball for a breakaway for a touchdown during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostLimon senior Trey Hines (2) is hugged by teammates after making an interception on the field during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostLimon junior Trey Hines (2) intercepts a pass at the 20 yard line during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostSenior Kory Tacha (10) dumps ice on to his coach Mike O'Dwyer during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostLimon junior Jeremiah Leeper (20) is greeted by teammate and junior Brady Rockwell to celebrate his touchdown during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostLimon junior Trey Hines (2) intercepts a pass in the end zone for opponent and senior A.j Hemphill during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostLimon senior Kory Tacha (10) powers past defenders up the middle of the field during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.
- Rachel Ellis, The Denver PostSenior Trey Jeffries hugs his coaches and teammates to celebrate winning the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Limon won 28-0, making this the third year in a row they have claimed a state title.
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Limon junior Jeremiah Leeper (20) maintains possession of the ball as opponent and sophomore Zach Marrero tries to tackle him during the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo, CO on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Limon won 28-0, making this the third year in a row they have claimed a state title.
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Limon takes the win in the 1A state football championships against Strasburg at the Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl in Pueblo on Dec. 5, 2020. Limon won the game 28-0, making this the third year in a row they have claimed a state title.
