Jim Ned's defense then flipped the switch and made it tough sledding for the Hallettsville offense. At the same time, Jim Ned's offense found its rhythm and put some points on the board on a 35-yard touchdown throw from Tate Yardley to Zach Henderson on a 1st and goal from the 35.
A mostly sleepy third quarter then saw Yardley connect with Henderson again for a 35-yard touchdown to make it a one-score game.
Jim Ned's defense only allowed 103 yards in the third and fourth quarters and 128 in the second half overall. After riding Xavier Wishert on nine straight runs, Yardley connected with Braden Lewis for the game-tying touchdown.
The teams played to a tie at the end of regulation, and in the first overtime frame, Hallettsville went to Brooks, who punched it in for the score and the lead.
For Jim Ned, it was Wishert on the run to make it a one-score game, and after an official timeout, Jim Ned lined up for the win.
Yardley tossed the free play over Brooks' head into the hands of Henderson for the win and to Jim Ned its first-ever state title.
