At Sterling, the Black Bears captured the Class 1A District 8 championship with a 54–6 win over Medicine Lodge.
Sterling led 21–0 after the first quarter on touchdown runs by Jace Darnauer and Deryn Maxwell, along with Caleb Newberry’s 30-yard interception return for a score. Medicine Lodge got on the board in the second quarter when Maverik Inslee threw an 8-yard touchdown pass on fourth and goal, cutting the lead to 21–6.
The Black Bears answered with a 12-yard touchdown run by Jacob Lewis and a 15-yard scoring run by Darnauer to take a 35–6 lead into halftime. Maxwell opened the second half with a 71-yard touchdown run and later added a 5-yard score, while Zac Wohler connected with Lewis for a 37-yard touchdown pass.
Sterling finishes the regular season 8–0, while Medicine Lodge falls to 4–4. The Black Bears will host a first-round Class 1A playoff game.
