Title stays just out of reachStrong running attack propels Laurel to Class A state football cha

Title stays just out of reach

Strong running attack propels Laurel to Class A state football championship

Two teams came to Blue Pony Stadium with the dream of winning the Class A state championship in football Saturday afternoon. The visiting Laurel Locomotives saw that dream come true as they defeated the Havre Blue Ponies 21-19 in front of one of the biggest crowds in stadium history.

The Locomotives used the two- headed rushing attack of quarterback Jeff Fischer and tailback Trevon Hegel to pound the ball at the Ponies all day long. Fischer led the way for the Locomotives with 155 yards...