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Winn Leads Dresden to State Championship Win

Winn Leads Dresden to State Championship Win
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By The Associated Press
Dec. 02, 2016 | COOKEVILLE, TN
By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2016 | 10:13 PM | COOKEVILLE, TN
Dresser Winn threw for 245 yards and 5 touchdowns, helping Dresden rout Greenback 62-27 on Friday in the Tennessee Class 1A championship game.

Winn, the game's offensive Most Valuable Player, finished 15-of-23 passing, and added 58 rushing yards and another score.

Dylan Yates also had a huge game, with 16 carries for 260 yards and three touchdowns, and four catches for 46 yards and two more scores.

Yates' 13-yard reception with four seconds remaining in the second quarter gave Dresden a 34-27 lead, and the Lions (15-0) didn't look back.

Austin Thomas was Winn's favorite target, catching five passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. Dresden's Blase Cashion was defensive MVP with 11 tackles and two forced fumbles.

Kayne Roberts led the Cherokees (14-1) with 22 carries for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

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