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Article: Finally, it's Florence/ Class 3A state title is first since 1983
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- The Gazette
- Article date:
- December 1, 2002
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FLORENCE - Zach Crofoot had impeccable timing Saturday, whether
it was producing a key third-down catch or making one of his 18
tackles in the Class3A state championship football game.
His instincts continued after Florence had beaten Palisade, 27-
21, to win the trophy in front of an electric, overflow crowd of more
than 2,500 at Palmer Field.
Teammate Cory Karpilo emerged from the joyous mob on the field and
asked, "The trophy, where's it at?" Seconds after Karpilo began
walking toward hardware that Florence had not won since 1983, Crofoot
raced ahead of him, grabbed it and held it high.
Fans, coaches and teammates soon joined in as Florence, the third-
smallest school in 3A football, ...