Kendallville, IN — The Bishop Dwenger Saints are sectional champions once again. Facing an undefeated East Noble squad on the road Friday night, the Saints delivered one of their biggest performances of the season, defeating the Knights 35-14 to capture their second consecutive Class 4A Sectional 19 championship. Dwenger entered the championship matchup with a 10-1 record and seven consecutive victories, while East Noble came in undefeated at 11-0 after winning the Northeast 8 Conference championship. With a sectional title and a trip to regionals on the line, the Saints responded with a physical rushing attack, timely defensive stops and two late interception returns for touchdowns to secure their eighth straight victory. East Noble struck first in the opening quarter when quarterback Easton Kline connected with Alexander Phillips for a 49-yard touchdown pass. The extra point gave the Knights an early 7-0 advantage with 5:29 remaining in the first. But Dwenger wasted little time responding. With 2:05 remaining in the opening quarter, Kolyn Campbell powered his way into the end zone from three yards out, giving the Saints their first touchdown of the night. Eric Hudson connected on the extra point, tying the game at 7-7 and shifting momentum back toward Dwenger. The Saints weren’t finished. Just 42 seconds later, Drew O’Neill broke free for an explosive 71-yard rushing touchdown, racing downfield and into the end zone to give Dwenger its first lead of the night. Hudson added another extra point, putting the Saints ahead 14-7 heading into the second quarter. O’Neill’s touchdown highlighted an impressive first-half rushing performance as Dwenger established its physicality at the line of scrimmage. The Saints consistently found running lanes and kept pressure on East Noble’s defense, while their own defensive unit worked to contain the Knights’ high-powered offense. The second quarter turned into a defensive battle, with neither team finding the scoreboard. Despite East Noble’s ability to move the football through the air, Dwenger continued making stops and preventing the Knights from turning drives into points. The Saints carried their 14-7 advantage into halftime, holding the undefeated Knights to just one touchdown through the opening two quarters. The third quarter followed a similar pattern. Both defenses continued battling, and neither offense managed to find the end zone. Dwenger’s defensive front remained physical, limiting East Noble’s opportunities on the ground and forcing the Knights to rely heavily on their passing attack. With a seven-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter, the Saints knew they needed another big play to create separation. And once again, Campbell delivered. With 9:50 remaining in the fourth quarter, Campbell broke free for a 60-yard rushing touchdown, sprinting downfield for his second score of the night. Hudson added the extra point, extending Dwenger’s lead to 21-7 and giving the Saints some breathing room in the sectional championship. East Noble refused to go away. Just over two minutes later, Kline connected with Phillips again, this time for a 30-yard touchdown pass. The extra point cut Dwenger’s lead to 21-14 with 7:39 remaining, setting up a tense finish. But with the championship hanging in the balance, Dwenger’s defense delivered its biggest plays of the season. With 2:18 remaining, Sam Zehr intercepted a pass from Kline and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown, giving the Saints a crucial defensive score. Hudson connected on the extra point, pushing Dwenger’s advantage to 28-14 and putting the sectional championship within reach. The Saints weren’t done. Less than a minute later, Thomas Danys stepped in front of another East Noble pass and returned the interception 46 yards for a touchdown. Hudson added his fifth extra point of the night, extending the lead to 35-14 with just 1:25 remaining. Two defensive touchdowns in the final three minutes put the finishing touches on an unforgettable championship performance, sending the Saints into celebration as they secured their second straight sectional title. Offensively, Dwenger’s rushing attack was the driving force behind the victory. The Saints finished with 335 rushing yards on 48 attempts, averaging seven yards per carry and scoring three touchdowns on the ground. Drew O’Neill led the way with 104 rushing yards and a touchdown on just seven carries, averaging nearly 14 yards per attempt. His 71-yard touchdown run in the first quarter helped give Dwenger its first lead and provided one of the biggest offensive moments of the night. Kolyn Campbell added 81 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, including his 60-yard fourth-quarter score. Campbell’s ability to deliver in key situations proved critical as the Saints battled to maintain their advantage. Max Jordan also made a major impact, rushing for 79 yards on eight carries, including a 42-yard run. Tommy Coffman contributed another 44 rushing yards, while Nick O’Keefe added 18 yards on four carries. The offensive line deserves plenty of credit for the Saints’ success. Dwenger consistently controlled the line of scrimmage, creating running lanes and allowing its backs to make explosive plays against a previously undefeated opponent. While the rushing attack provided the offensive production, Dwenger’s defense ultimately sealed the championship. The Saints forced four interceptions, recorded five sacks and held East Noble to just 62 rushing yards on 30 attempts, an average of only 2.1 yards per carry. East Noble entered the matchup with one of the area’s most productive offenses, but Dwenger’s defensive front made it difficult for the Knights to establish any consistency on the ground. Cooper Campbell led the defense with 12 total tackles, while Paul Perkins added eight tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Logan Parrish contributed seven tackles, and Jeremy Haynes and Jordan Fabini each finished with six. Xavier Douge delivered an outstanding performance in the backfield, recording three sacks and four total tackles, consistently disrupting East Noble’s passing attack and putting pressure on Kline. The Saints’ secondary was equally impressive. Nick O’Keefe recorded two interceptions and six pass breakups, while Zehr and Danys each added an interception return for a touchdown. Dwenger finished with 10 pass breakups, making life difficult for East Noble’s receivers throughout the night. Special teams also played an important role in the victory. Eric Hudson finished a perfect 5-for-5 on extra points, while also averaging 41 yards per punt, including a 58-yard kick. His consistency helped the Saints capitalize on all five touchdowns. The victory was especially impressive considering the opponent. East Noble entered the night unbeaten at 11-0, having won its conference championship and established itself as one of the top teams in Class 4A. But Dwenger’s combination of physical rushing, defensive pressure and explosive plays proved too much for the Knights. The Saints now improve to 11-1 on the season, extending their winning streak to eight games and capturing their second consecutive sectional championship. East Noble finishes its season at 11-1, suffering its first defeat of the year. With the sectional title secured, Bishop Dwenger advances to the Class 4A regional championship, where the Saints will host Muncie Central on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. Friday night’s victory was another statement performance from a Saints team playing its best football at the right time. Behind 335 rushing yards, two touchdowns from Kolyn Campbell, a 71-yard scoring run from Drew O’Neill and two late defensive touchdowns, Bishop Dwenger walked away with a dominant 35-14 victory over East Noble and another sectional championship trophy. Scoring Recap East Noble: Easton Kline 49-yard TD pass to Alexander Phillips (Roman Pita kick) — 0-7 Kolyn Campbell 3-yard rushing TD (Eric Hudson kick) — 7-7 Drew O’Neill 71-yard rushing TD (Hudson kick) — 14-7 Kolyn Campbell 60-yard rushing TD (Hudson kick) — 21-7 East Noble: Easton Kline 30-yard TD pass to Alexander Phillips (Pita kick) — 21-14 Sam Zehr 26-yard interception return TD (Hudson kick) — 28-14 Thomas Danys 46-yard interception return TD (Hudson kick) — 35-14 FINAL — Bishop Dwenger 35, East Noble 14 Record: 11-1 | Eight-game winning streak 2026 Class 4A Sectional 19 Champions Next Game: Friday, November 13, vs. Muncie Central — Regional Championship