WAHOO — When Conor Booth went down with an injury in the first quarter against Battle Creek, you could feel the air go out of Wayne Reeves Field. All season, Bishop Neumann had relied heavily on him on offense and needed someone else to step up in his absence.
Defense powers Cavaliers to state championship game
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The Bishop Neumann football team celebrates after beating Battle Creek 6-0 in the Class C-2 State Semifinals on Nov. 15 at home. For the first time since 2016 the Cavaliers will play for the state title.
Andrew Meduna of Bishop Neumann looks to get a tackle against Battle Creek on Nov. 15. He ended up with seven tackles in a 6-0 win over the Braves.
Beau Fujan of Bishop Neumann gets ready to throw the ball against Battle Creek at home on Nov. 15. The junior threw one touchdown pass in a 6-0 win over the Braves.
Isaiah Nagle of Bishop Neumann looks to get a tackle against Battle Creek on Nov. 15. The Cavaliers shutout the Braves to reach the state title game.
Isaiah Nagle of Bishop Neumann celebrates a stop at the end of the game against Battle Creek on Nov. 15. The defense rose up for the Cavaliers as they knocked of the Braves 6-0 to reach the Class C-2 State Championship game.
Jack Van Slyke of Bishop Neumann celebrates with Head Coach Jordan Roberts after the Cavaliers got a stop on defense that secured them a 6-0 win over Battle Creek on Nov. 15.
Jarred Cernik(45) and Andrew Meduna(79) celebrate a stop by the defense against Battle Creek on Nov. 15 in the Class C-2 State Semfinals. The Cavaliers are headed to State Championship game for the first time since 2016.
Jarred Cernik of Bishop Neumann gives Jordan Roberts a celebatory hug after the Cavaliers defeated Battle Creek 6-0 on Nov. 15 at home.
Bishop Neumann Head Coach Jordan Roberts celebrates with Isaiah Nagle seconds after the Cavaliers defeated Battle Creek 6-0 in the Class C-2 Semifinals on Nov. 15.
Jalen Miller (9) and Kobe Miller (5) team up for a tackle against Battle Creek on Nov. 15 in the Class C-2 Semifinals at home. In a low scoring battle the Cavaliers won 6-0 over the Braves.
Landon Sund of Bishop Neumann runs around the outside against Battle Creek at home on Nov. 15 in the Class C-2 Semifinal. He finished with 45 rushing yards in the contest.
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