LLHS Tigers football team wins state championship
The Los Lunas High School Tigers football team made history this year, capturing their first ever state championship. The Tigers are the 2021 5A State Champions after defeating the Artesia Bulldogs by a final score of 40-28 at Willie Chavez Field in Los Lunas.
Los Lunas celebrates after winning the 5A Championship
The Tigers end the 2021 season undefeated, 13-0.
“Couldn’t be anymore proud of them,” Los Lunas head coach Greg Henington said after the game. “It feels amazing.”
Los Lunas quarterback Paul Cieremans ran for three touchdowns and passed for another, while running back Karlos Cieremans ran for two touchdowns to lead the Tigers to victory.
“This is surreal,” Paul Cieremans said after the game. “This is the greatest feeling in my life, so far. This team played hard for four quarters, and it’s just unreal right now.”
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