DUBUQUE, Iowa-- The Wartburg football team (8-2 overall, 7-1 American Rivers) repeated as the Conference Champions in the 47-28 victory over Dubuque (7-3, 6-2) Saturday. This marked the 16th conference championship in program history.



The Spartans led 21-20 at halftime, but a 14 point third quarter for the Knights sealed the comeback win.



Senior Matt Sacia (Eldridge) became the program's career leader in pass completions (665) as he surpassed Logan Schrader's 659. He has also finished with triple-digit passing yards in 30 straight games and 32 of his last 33, which dates back to the 2016 season, as he had 341 yards with three TDs in the comeback win.

Junior Kolin Schulte (Anamosa) was his top target as he had eight catches for 124 yards. This was his sixth game of the season with triple digit receiving yards.

Classmate Mason Carter (North Liberty) led the team on the ground with 88 yards on 28 carries for a career-high three TDs.

Junior Jake Kloft (Maquoketa) led the defense with nine total tackles which included a career-best 2.5 TFLs. Senior Dillon Rademaker (Greene) had a team-high 3.0 TFLs.

Complete scoring summary

SCORING SUMMARY				WARFB -DBQ
1st	09:25	WARFB	Kain Eagle 27 yd field goal
			7 plays, 48 yards, TOP 3:46	3 - 0
	06:02	WARFB	Mason Carter 3 yd run (Kain Eagle kick)
			5 plays, 35 yards, TOP 2:00	10 - 0
	04:01	DBQ	Kody Riemer 38 yd pass from Sean Duffy (Andy Vujnovich kick)
			5 plays, 72 yards, TOP 1:54	10 - 7
2nd	13:33	WARFB	Kain Eagle 27 yd field goal
			10 plays, 62 yards, TOP 5:20	13 - 7
	11:22	DBQ	Kody Riemer 23 yd pass from Sean Duffy (Andy Vujnovich kick)
			4 plays, 65 yards, TOP 2:11	13 - 14
	05:20	DBQ	Kody Riemer 21 yd pass from Sean Duffy (Andy Vujnovich kick)
			3 plays, 24 yards, TOP 1:30	13 - 21
	03:40	WARFB	Brandan Childs 39 yd pass from Matt Sacia (Kain Eagle kick)
			5 plays, 66 yards, TOP 1:33	20 - 21
3rd	07:59	WARFB	Mason Carter 3 yd run (Matt Sacia pass failed)
			11 plays, 81 yards, TOP 3:58	26 - 21
	00:33	WARFB	Mason Carter 1 yd run (Lee Bonifus pass from Brandan Childs)
			11 plays, 50 yards, TOP 5:16	34 - 21
4th	07:53	DBQ	Kody Riemer 16 yd pass from Sean Duffy (Andy Vujnovich kick)
			7 plays, 50 yards, TOP 3:21	34 - 28
	05:10	WARFB	Brandan Childs 3 yd pass from Matt Sacia (Matt Sacia pass failed)
			7 plays, 67 yards, TOP 2:37	40 - 28
	00:56	WARFB	Lee Bonifus 11 yd pass from Matt Sacia (Kain Eagle kick)
			6 plays, 47 yards, TOP 3:32	47 - 28

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This also solidifies Wartburg's 26th consecutive year with a winning record.

The Orange and Black will learn their opponent and game location during the NCAA Selection Show Sunday night.

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