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The Fathers of Fall New Rockford-Sheyenne/Maddock Rockets Football 2024
Ryan Jacobson, father of #33 Layton Jacobson, lit off fireworks to celebrate the Rockets' win over Westhope/Newburg/Glenburn on Saturday, Nov. 9, which catapulted them into the state championship game.
The Jacobson family cheers as the Rockets score a touchdown during the Dakota Bowl.
Frank Rodriguez, father of Aiden Rodriguez, cheers for the Rockets from the stands during the semifinal game vs. Westhope/Newburg/Glenburn.
In the stands: Jordan and Haydon Meier cheer on Bennett and the Rockets during the quarterfinal game vs. Grant County-Flasher.
Bennett Meier raises his hands toward his dad and brother, as well as the entire Rocket crowd, during the Dakota Bowl, encouraging them to cheer louder.
Rocket head coach Elliott Belquist is interviewed during halftime of the Dakota Bowl. This is his 16th season coaching the Rockets, and he coached his own son Bo through his high school football career.
Bo found Elliott from the stands, in between media interviews at halftime of the Dakota Bowl, and the two shared a moemnt over the railing. The next day, it was Elliott's turn to watch from the stands as Bo played in the final home game of his college football career at UND.
Brody Weisenburger got the tackle in his last play of his high school career during the Dakota Bowl, and he promptly came off the field into the arms of his dad, Coach Reed Weisenburger.
Reed and Brody Weisenburger embrace, celebrating their state championship victory.
Lucas Schumacher of Farmers Union Insurance presented the championship trophy to the Rockets. His son, Jackson, is #10.
After the awards presentation, Jackson Schumacher sought out his dad, Lucas, and wrapped him in a hug.
Maddock senior Paxton Neppl went straight for his dad, who was in the front row, after the awards presentation.
Paxton didn't settle for a hand shake, he scaled the railing to get to his dad.
Kent and Paxton Neppl embrace in celebration of the Rocket win.