The win was the Cardinals' first-ever state championship victory.
Tipton Cardinals
Tipton
The win was the Cardinals' first-ever state championship victory.
The Cardinals beat New Franklin 61-18 and will play again on Saturday.
Boonville and Cole Camp took care of business Friday, while Russellville faltered at home.
The Bulldogs advance to the Class 1 District 5 finals.
Cole Camp remains undefeated on the season.
Tipton has trounced the Kaysinger Conference in recent years, and this winter’s Cardinals should be no different.
The Cardinals completed last season with a solid 15-12 record.Â
Last year, longtime Head Coach Tony Braby stepped down after a 24-year tenure with the Cardinals.