Cedar Rapids Xavier controlled three-time defending state champion Pella last night at the UNI-Dome, and took their title with a 31-13 victory in a game heard live on 92.1 KRLS.

The Saints held Pella without a first drive for the first quarter-and-a-half as they built a 17-0 lead. Pella finishes the season 11-2, while the Saints were undefeated at 13-0 to win their second state championship, and their first in class 3A.