MSHSL Class AA State Football Championship

A couple weeks ago I found myself at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn., covering the Caledonia High School Warriors at the MSHSL Class AA State Football Championship. 

To make a long story short, Levi Schmitz kicked the winning field goal with seconds left of the game.  It was a pretty awesome way for Caledonia to win their third straight title.  

It was a fun game to shoot, watch, and, of course, shooting at the Metrodome was pretty cool too.  I came away with a total of 35 photos for the gallery on the Winona Daily News website, but I only posted a few of my favorites here. 

©Joe Ahlquist/Winona Daily News

Caledonia's Levi Schmitz squats on the field before kicking the winning field goal during the MSHSL Class AA Championship game against Moose Lake/Willow River Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (Joe Ahlquist/Winona Daily News)

Caledonia's Adam Buttell (10) and Brad Strub celebrate after Strub scored a touchdown during the MSHSL Class AA Championship game against Moose Lake/Willow River Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (Joe Ahlquist/Winona Daily News)

Caledonia players take the field just before the second half of the MSHSL Class AA Championship game against Moose Lake/Willow River Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (Joe Ahlquist/Winona Daily News)

Caledonia head coach Brent Schroeder looks up during the MSHSL Class AA Championship game against Moose Lake/Willow River Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (Joe Ahlquist/Winona Daily News)

Caledonia's Alex Varney (5) and Ryan Pitts congratulate each other after winning the MSHSL Class AA Championship game against Moose Lake/Willow River Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (Joe Ahlquist/Winona Daily News)

Caledonia fans celebrate after Caledonia won the MSHSL Class AA Championship game against Moose Lake/Willow River Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. (Joe Ahlquist/Winona Daily News)