(Radio Iowa) – With limited attendance in the UNI-Dome the state high school football championship games open Thursday morning in 8-player as second ranked Remsen St. Mary’s takes on number six Fremont-Mills. After contending with the passing attack of Montezuma in the semifinals the Remsen St. Mary’s defense will try to slow down the Fremont-Mills ground attack.

That’s Hawks coach Tim Osterman. Led by quarterback Blaine Harpenau, Remsen St. Mary’s offense rolled up 108 points in the semifinal round win.

The Hawks are in search of their first championship since 2004.

The Fremont-Mills offense is led by junior quarterback Jake Malcom and senior running back Seth Malcom, who is averaging more than eight and=a-half yards per carry.

That’s Fremont-Mills coach Jeremy Christiansen. The Knights will be in search of their first title since 2011 and Christiansen says their success will begin with defense.

Christiansen says they are thankful to have this opportunity during a pandemic.