TSSAA football: DCA vs. Nashville Christian in Division II-A BlueCross Bowl in pictures

DCA holds up the winning trophy after beating Nashville Christian 31-7 at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA's linebacker Brady Russell (33) kisses the trophy after winning the Division II-A Championship game against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA after winning against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA after winning against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA after winning against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's head coach Paul Wade walking to receive his coach award for the Division II-A Championship game against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA after winning against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA receive the Division II-A Championship trophy after winning against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's center Aidan Francis (54), left, DCA's offensive lineman Gunner Schierling (55) and DCA's wide receiver Nathan Magalei (7) receive the Division II-A Championship trophy after winning against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's Jacob Cook (9) after being awarded MVP during the Division II-A Championship game against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's offensive lineman Gunner Schierling (55) and DCA's linebacker Stephen Altom (17) hugging after winning the Division II-A Championship game against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA running back Ashton Jones (5) pushes Nashville Christian wide receiver Donovan Smith (9) during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian's fans react to a referees call against Nashville Christian during the second quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian head coach Jeff Brothers confirms if the team is on third down against DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian wide receiver Donovan Smith (9) interferes the pass for DCA wide receiver Nathan Magalei (7) during the third quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian defensive back Logan Page (20) reacts as the team loses to DCA during the fourth quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian's fan reacts as the team loses to DCA during the fourth quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian head coach Jeff Brothers reacts after losing to DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian running back Jamal King (3) reacts after losing to DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian reacts after losing to DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian head coach Jeff Brothers walks away with his runner-up coach award at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian's Macy Crampton (27) kicks a field goal with Nashville Christian's James Warmbrod (7) against DCA during the third quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA wide receiver Dayton Sneed (19) scores a touchdown against Nashville Christian during the third quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian wide receiver Jaelyn Marsh (13) stiff arms DCA defensive back Jacob Cook (9) during the third quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA running back Wesley Gober (15) pulls on Nashville Christian wide receiver Jaelyn Marsh's (13) shirt during the third quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA's running back Ashton Jones (5) gets tackled by Nashville Christian during the second quarter of the Division II-A Championship game on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Nashville Christian 's wide receiver Jayden Satterfield (15) attempts to tackle DCA's wide receiver Dayton Sneed (19) after catching an interception during the Division II-A Championship game on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's wide receiver Dayton Sneed (19) for an incomplete out of bound catch during a game against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's place kicker Braden Ducharme (25) for the extra point during a game against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Nashville Christian 's running back Joshua Strickland (2) attempts to tackle DCA's running back Ashton Jones (5) during the Division II-A Championship game on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's wide receiver Nathan Magalei (7) intercepts the ball during a game against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's head coach Paul Wade talks with DCA's quarterback Bradford Gaines (12) (not pictured) during a game against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA fans celebrate after DCA's wide receiver Nathan Magalei (7) (not pictured) catches an interception during a game against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Nashville Christian's defensive back Luke Page (12) catches an interception during the Division II-A Championship game against DCA on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA players make an entrance before the start of a game against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's wide receiver Nathan Magalei (7) catches the ball and gets tackled by Nashville Christian 's wide receiver Jayden Satterfield (15) during the Division II-A Championship game on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's running back Ashton Jones (5) during the first quarter in a Division II-A Championship game against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's wide receiver Dayton Sneed (19) during the first quarter in a Division II-A Championship game against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DCA's quarterback Bradford Gaines (12) during the first quarter of the Division II-A Championship game against Nashville Christian on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Pass intended for Nashville Christian 's wide receiver Donovan Smith (9) during the Division II-A Championship game against DCA on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Nashville Christian wide receiver Donovan Smith (9) misses the catch, blocked by DCA wide receiver Dayton Sneed (19) during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian running back Joshua Strickland (2) runs down the field during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian running back Joshua Strickland (2) runs past DCA during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian quarterback Tyler Morris (1) hands the ball to Nashville Christian running back Joshua Strickland (2) during the second quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian wide receiver Donovan Smith (9) takes down Nashville Christian running back Joshua Strickland (2) during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA defensive back Ashton Harris (18) attempts to take down Nashville Christian running back Joshua Strickland (2) during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA defensive back Jacob Cook (9) reaches for Nashville Christian running back Joshua Strickland (2) during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA wide receiver Dayton Sneed (19) takes down Nashville Christian running back Joshua Strickland (2) during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA wide receiver Dayton Sneed (19) blocks the ball from Nashville Christian wide receiver Jayden Satterfield (15) during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian defensive back Logan Page (20) takes down DCA wide receiver Nathan Magalei (7) during the first quarter at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian running back Jonathan Robbins (10) stands for the pledge of allegiance before playing against DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian running back Jaden Potts (45) walks under the arch before running on the field to play against DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian quarterback Gage Smith (11) looks out to the field before playing against DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian's kicker Macy Crampton (27) warms up with Nashville Christian wide receiver James Warmbrod (7) before playing against DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian's running back Deion King (4) catches a ball during warmups before playing against DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

during at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

Nashville Christian offensive lineman Andrew Carlton (65) low fives Nashville Christian offensive lineman Seth Bennett (55) during warm ups before playing DCA at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA quarterback Bradford Gaines (12) warms up on the field before playing Nashville Christian at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn., during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021.

DCA's Aidan Francis (54) and Nashville Christian 's Jaden Potts (45) during the Division II-A Championship game on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn. DCA defeated Nashville Christian, 31-7.

DCA's Brady Russell (33) and Luke Hyatt (32) tackle Nashville Christian 's Tyler Morris (1) during the Division II-A Championship game on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn. DCA defeated Nashville Christian, 31-7.

DCA's Nolan Forsha (58) tackles Nashville Christian 's quarterback Tyler Morris (1) during the Division II-A Championship game on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn. DCA defeated Nashville Christian, 31-7.

Nashville Christian 's quarterback Tyler Morris (1) fumbles the ball after being tackled by DCA's Nolan Forsha (58) during the Division II-A Championship game on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn. DCA defeated Nashville Christian, 31-7.

DCA's Jacob Cook (9) during a punt return in a game against Nashville Christian for the Division II-A Championship title on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 in Chattanooga, Tenn. DCA defeated Nashville Christian, 31-7.