Dugger Union 8-Man Football Team Finishes as State Runners-Up
Dugger Union's 8-man football team finished as state runners-up after losing the Indiana state championship game to Fort Wayne Tri-State with a score of 42-6. The team concluded their season with an 8-1 record.
Terre Haute, IN, November 7, 2026 — The Dugger Union 8-man football team has concluded its season as the Indiana state runners-up. The team reached the state championship game but was defeated by Fort Wayne Tri-State with a final score of 42-6. This outcome marks the end of a successful season for Dugger Union, which finished with an overall record of 8 wins and 1 loss.
The state championship game, which determined the ultimate winner of the 8-man football season, saw Dugger Union face off against Fort Wayne Tri-State. Despite the team’s efforts, the game concluded with Fort Wayne Tri-State securing the victory by a margin of 36 points. The score indicates a decisive win for the opposing team in the championship contest.
Throughout the season, Dugger Union’s 8-man football program demonstrated a strong performance, culminating in their appearance in the state final. Their season record of 8-1 reflects a consistent level of play and success leading up to the championship match. Specific details regarding the team’s path to the championship, including individual game results beyond the final, were not provided in the summary.
The coach’s name and the names of any players who received recognition were not mentioned in the available information. Similarly, the specific date and location of the championship game were not detailed. The team’s achievement of reaching the state championship signifies a notable accomplishment for the program, despite the final game’s outcome. The season’s conclusion with an 8-1 record highlights the team’s competitive standing within the 8-man football league.
Story summarized from the original created by Garrett Drake on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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