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Harvey/Wells County Hornets win first state championship in 18 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 01:02 · Archive

Harvey/Wells County won their first state football championship in 18 years, and their first as a co-op.

Harvey/Wells County's football team won their first state championship in 18 years on Friday, and their first as a co-op. Head coach Bret Dockter won his first state title in his 13th season as a head coach, as well as being named Class A Coach of the Year.

Dockter's achievement carries particular weight given his health crisis. Last December he was placed in a medically induced coma with pulmonary arterial hypertension and questioned whether he would survive. 'There was a point where I was laying in a hospital bed by myself thinking, I'm never going to do this again,' Dockter said. As his health improved, he resolved to return: 'I just knew I hadn't finished things, and they hadn't finished things, and I at least wanted to go one more.'

The team faced its own adversity before their successful season. After going 4–5 last season, the Hornets began this year 0–2, with key player Christian Mertz, named Class A Senior Athlete of the Year, missing time with an injury. They recovered to win 11 straight games. Dockter praised his players' character and resolve throughout the season.

Harvey/Wells County Hornets win first state championship in 18 years
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In this story: Harvey/Wells County Hornets · Bret Dockter · Christian Mertz · Dylan Heitmann · North Dakota

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