Riley Dodge walked into AT&T Stadium looking to write his name in the history books as a coach. Dodge won three state titles as a player for Southlake Carroll, but in the second state title appearance of his head coaching career,

The Dragons had a chance to cut the lead in the red zone but turned it over on downs with 2:32 remaining. A field goal would’ve made it a one-possession game; Southlake Carroll elected to go for it and failed, locking Vandegrift’s victory.

Austin Vandegrift and Southlake Carroll met for the Class 6A Division 2 championship Saturday. The Vipers are 14-1 and defeated Summer Creek to reach the finals. The Southlake Carroll Dragons are 15-0.