Linton-Stockton tops North Daviess for sectional championship

Linton-Stockton sophomore Caleb Burns screams with joy after the Miners won the Class A Sectional 40 championship game Friday night at home. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Linton-Stockton freshman kicker Dyllanne Deischer (6) is all smiles after booting one of four extra points in a 28-24 victory over North Daviess 28-24 to win their third consecutive sectional championship Friday night at Roy Williams Field. Deischer is being congratulated by senior Seth Russell. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Linton-Stockton High School football coach Steve Weber is overcome with emotion after the Miners defeated North Daviess 28-24 to win their third consecutive sectional championship. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Linton-Stockton athletic director Charlie Karazsia prepares to present the sectional championship trophy to the Miners. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

The Miner duo of Stefan Sparks (left) and Reid Firestone (right) tackle North Daviess senior Ryan Webster during the Class A Sectional 40 championship football game at Roy Williams Field Friday night. (By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Linton-Stockton assistant coach Brian Oliver (middle) sprints off Roy Williams Field after the Miner football team won its third consecutive sectional championship Friday. (By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Miner senior Evan Magni (3) runs into North Daviess senior Dalton Sellers (36) during a play in the second half at Roy Williams Field Friday night in the Class A Sectional 40 title game. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Linton-Stockton High School football coach Steve Weber talks with quarterback Ty Scott before a play in the sectional championship Friday night. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Miners junior Reid Firestone poses with the sectional trophy after Linton-Stockton defeated North Daviess 28-24 at Roy Williams Field Friday. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Linton-Stockton assistant coach Mark Gennicks can't hide his happiness while talking to the Miners after a 28-24 victory over North Daviess to win the school's third straight sectional championship in football. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)

Stefan Sparks' look is worth a thousand words as the Miner fullback/linebacker helped the Miners defeat North Daviess 28-24 in the sectional championship game Friday. ((By B.J. Hargis/Greene County Daily World).)