BAXTER — In the final home game in Collins-Maxwell/Baxter’s 29-year history, the Dike-New Hartford spoiled the night with a dominating 42-7 victory.
The Class 2A No. 10 Wolverines wrapped up the District 3 title with the win and eliminated the Raiders from the postseason in the process.
Trent Johnson, the state’s leading rusher, gained 174 yards on 31 carries and scored three touchdowns. Cade Fuller also threw for 231 yards and three scores to help the Wolverines win their sixth straight game. CMB rushed for only 34 yards in the loss.
The Wolverines broke open a 14-0 halftime lead with a 28-point second half. CMB got on the board late in the fourth quarter when senior Hunter McWhirter connected with senior Blake Coughenour for a 30-yard TD pass.
Dike-New Hartford (6-2 overall, 6-0 in district play) out-gained the Raiders 410-236 in the game. There was a combined 18 penalties. CMB (3-5, 3-3) was flagged eight times for 78 yards and committed the game’s only turnover.
McWhirter was 14-for-22 through the air for 150 yards and one touchdown. Senior Brady Kemp hauled in four catches for 54 yards, Coughenour had 50 yards on four catches and junior Travis Lindemoen hauled in four passes for 34 yards.
Junior Marcus Mitchell had three catches for 43 yards and senior Tucker Maxwell gained 30 yards on four catches.
The CMB defense was led by Coughenour, who had 8.5 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. Senior Jason Hillgren added 7.5 tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack. Sophomore Will Clapper also had a sack.
The final game in Raider football history is against South Hardin (3-5, 2-4) at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Eldora.