Gunter (16-0) extended its winning streak to 31, and the state title is its fourth, all coming in the last eight seasons. Its smallest winning margin prior to the title game had been 21 points.

Gunter kept Tidehaven off the scoreboard in the second half, including forcing a turnover on downs with 9:01 left, though aided by a costly dropped pass on the drive that may have been a Tidehaven TD.