WAFF-TV: News, Weather and Sports for Huntsville, ALHartselle Wins Class 5A State Crown

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Hartselle's Gavin Marsh hit a 47-yard,

go-ahead field goal with 1:59 left in the game to lift the Tigers

to a 13-3 win over Vigor in the Class 5A state championship game at

Bryant-Denny Stadium on Thursday night.

It was Marsh's second game-winning field goal of the playoffs

and Hartselle's fourth comeback win. Marsh had tied the game at

3-all with a 38-yard field goal in the third quarter. He made 19 of

20 kicks in five playoff games, including 8 of 9 field goals.

Blake Slayton added a 14-yard run with 1 minute left to give the

Tigers (15-0) their first state championship.

Vigor (12-3) took a 3-0 lead when Marlon Moore hit a 28-yard

field goal on the final play of the first half.

Hartselle completed its first perfect season with a solid

defensive effort. The Tigers held the Wolves to 57 rushing yards

and forced five three-and-outs.