Caden Curry hoists the state championship trophy into the air as the rest of the team celebrates following the defeat of Westfield 27-21 at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday.
Tayven Jackson of Center Grove leads the team out onto the field to begin Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalJackson Griffin of Center Grove loses his handle on the ball after a Maximus Webster fumble during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalBrandon Wheat of Center Grove runs the ball during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalDaniel Weems of Center Grove runs the ball during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalCaden Curry of Center Grove, right, stiff arms Westfield’s Micah Hauser during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalHarrison Stomps of Center Grove celebrates a touchdown catch during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalJackson Griffin of Center Grove, center, tries to hang on to a loose ball during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalMaximus Webster of Westfield grasps for a loose ball after fumbling during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalEli Hohlt of Center Grove, left, dives for extra yardage during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalCarl Biddings of Center Grove makes a tackle on Micah Hauser of Westfield during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalDaniel Weems of Center Grove runs the ball during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalCaden Curry of Center Grove runs the ball during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalThe Center Grove student section interacts with the Westfield student section across the field during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalParker Doyle of Center Grove , left, and Mitchell Evans, left, make a tackle on Maximus Webster of Westfieldl during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalCaden Curry hoists the state championship trophy into the air as the rest of the team celebrates following the defeat of Westfield 27-21 at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalCenter Grove head coach Eric Moore hugs Caden Curry as he clutches the state championship trophy Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalThe Center Grove Trojans receive the state championship trophy after defeating Westfield 27-21 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalTayven Jackson of Center Grove, left, celebrates a gritty win over Westfield in the IHSAA 6A for the second year in a row at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalCenter Grove head coach Eric Moore, left, meets with Westfield head coach Jake Gilbert at midfield after winning Saturday’s IHSAA state final game 27-21 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalCenter Grove offensive linemen Jacob Newlin, left, and Austin Wiese celebrate as the clock hits zero during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalJalen Thomeson, center, and Caden Curry of Center Grove celebrate the interception by Owen Bright to seal the win during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalOwen Bright of Center Grove runs the ball after an interception in the 4th quarter during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game against Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium. The interception stopped a key Westfield drive and sealed the win. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalGavin Oakes of Center Grove, left, steps in front of a pass intended for Sean Tallman of Westfield during Saturday’s IHSAA state final game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | For the Daily JournalMaria Wehner Curry pats her son, Center Grove senior Caden Curry, Lon the head on Saturday following Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove sophomore Owen Bright celebrates with teammates on the sidelines after intercepting a Westfield pass near the endzone on Saturday maintaining the Trojans lead and sealing Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove sophomore Owen Bright runs the football up field after intercepting the Westfield pass near the endzone on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalWestfield senior Malte Ickes leaps over Center Grove quarterback Tayven Jackson after Jackson was sacked by Westfield senior Popeye Williams on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Harrison Stomps catches a pass in front of Westfield junior Dillon Thieneman on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Brandon Wheat leaps past the tackle o of Westfield senior Trevon Hatchett on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Caden Curry knocks down a Maximus Webster pass on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Brant Harbin tackles Westfield senior Micah Hauser on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove players celebrate a second half touchdown by junior Micah Coyle on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalWestfield junior Dillon Thieneman tackles Center Grove senior Daniel Weems on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove seniorsJames Schott and Caden Curry leap into the air trying to block an extra point attempt by Westfield senior Caleb King on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Harrison Stomps tries to avoid the tackle of Westfield senior Trevon Hatchett during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Daniel Weems is tackled by Westfield senior Magwire Graybill during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove coach Eric Moore watches the action on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove sophomore Owen Bright forces Westfield quarterback Maximus Webster to fumble the football on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Caden Curry and quarterback Tayven Jackson celebrate CurryÕs touchdown on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Caden Curry fight his way into the endzone for a touchdown on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove quarterback Tayven Jackson throws a pass on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove quarterback Tayven Jackson looks for an open receiver on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove junior Jalen Thomeson and senior Carl Biddings tackles Westfield senior Micah Hauser on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Caden Curry knocks the football out of Westfield quarterback Maximus Webster on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove coach Eric Moore waits to hear from the official after a penalty was called on Saturday during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Daniel Weems stretches into the endzone for a touchdown during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Caden Curry celebrates after a play during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win over Westfield on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily JournalCenter Grove senior Daniel Weems breaks free from Westfield senior Micah Hauser during Center GroveÕs 27-21 state championship win on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Scott Roberson | Daily Journal
Center Grove linebacker Owen Bright runs the ball after a game-saving interception in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s state championship victory over Westfield. Chris Williams | for the Daily Journal
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Center Grove head coach Eric Moore hugs Caden Curry as he clutches the state championship trophy Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | for the Daily Journal
Center Grove linebacker Owen Bright runs the ball after a game-saving interception in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s state championship victory over Westfield. Chris Williams | for the Daily Journal
Center Grove head coach Eric Moore hugs Caden Curry as he clutches the state championship trophy Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. Chris Williams | for the Daily Journal
