TSSAA football state championships 2022: MBA vs. Baylor in photos

The reflection of Baylor players can been in the trophy as they hold it up after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor's Bo Scearce (77) and Baylor's Jackson Phillips (32) embrace after the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor players hold up the trophy after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Balint Rendessy (33) and Emerson Petty (73) celebrate with the student section after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor's Caleb Hampton (34) is tackled in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor players celebrate with the student section after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's head coach Marty Euverard speaks with Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) after the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor players celebrate with the student section after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor hold up the trophy after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor’s Whit Muschamp (9) celebrates with his teammates after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s student section celebrates after their team scored a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Hutton Wall (28) and Claiborne Richards (8) celebrate after Richards scored a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor's Whit Muschamp (9) passes the ball the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) seen on the sidelines in the final minutes of the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor’s Caleb Hampton (34) runs to accept the plaque for most valuable player after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

An MBA fan cheers in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Payne Daniel (2) defends Baylor's Evan Haynie (13) in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Browning Trainer (36) is greeted after the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor players run onto the field at the start of the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Caleb Hampton (34) runs in for a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) hands the ball off in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor’s Grady Joyner (20) jumps over Joshua Hampton (8) after Hampton dove for a catch in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor's Joshua Hampton (8) and Baylor's Grady Joyner (20) celebrate a play in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Claiborne Richards (8) jumps up to catch a pass in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Johnothan Moore (26) runs the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Browning Trainer (36) runs onto the field in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor's Caleb Hampton (34) runs the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Conner Sharp, a Baylor senior, hypes up the student section as of member of “The Letter Men,” a group of seven seniors selected by the student body to spell out “Baylor!” with letters painted on their chests during games, before the start of the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Claiborne Richards (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Caleb Hampton (34) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Whit Muschamp (9) throws a pass in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Amari Jefferson (7) and Caleb Hampton (34) celebrate after Jefferson scored a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Hunter Jeansonne (18) is consoled after the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Claiborne Richards (8) is tackled by Baylor's Nyziah Whaley (5) in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor fans cheer on their team in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Amari Jefferson (7) runs with the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor's Max Leblanc (10) looks to officials in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) throws a pass while defended by Baylor's Noah Gravel (4) in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Max Leblanc (10) jumps up to catch a pass in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor fans in the student section cheer on their team in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) looks to pass in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Claiborne Richards (8) runs the ball for a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Caleb Hampton (34) celebrates while running in for a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Caleb Hampton (34) celebrates with Asher Skyles (55) after Hampton scored a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

MBA cheerleaders pose for a photo in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Hunter Jeansonne (18) defends Baylor's Dalton Restilli (88) in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Caidan Maddux (9) pumps the crow up in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Hutton Durrett (14) makes a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Marty Euverard (44) is seen on the sidelines in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor's Louis Vincent (2) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Ty Burd (3) runs the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's head coach Marty Euverard and Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) are seen on the sidelines in the final minutes of the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Eriq George (10) is seen in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Montgomery Bell Academy's head coach Marty Euverard and Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) are seen on the sidelines in the final minutes of the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

An MBA fan is seen in the final minutes of the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) scrambles with the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game between MBA and Baylor at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Baylor defeated MBA 38-34.

Baylor’s Asher Skyles (55) celebrates after the team made a first down near the end of the game in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Jonathan King (75) and Louis Zhao (48) celebrate after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Caleb Hampton (34) holds up the plaque for most valuable player after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Head Coach Erik Kimrey holds up a coaching award after winning the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Grady Joyner (20) holds up four fingers at the start of the fourth quarter in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Joshua Hampton (8) dives to try and make a catch in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Grady Joyner (20) tackles Montgomery Bell Academy's Blake Ragsdale (84) as Ragsdale runs in for a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Amari Jefferson (7) catches a pass for a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Brycen Sanders (74) walks to the sidelines before the start of the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Caleb Hampton (34) runs with the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Louis Vincent (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Evan Haynie (13) tries to catch a pass in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Grayson Soper (11) goes to tackle Baylor’s Amari Jefferson (7) as he runs with the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Whit Muschamp (9) tries to avoid MBA defenders while running with the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Montgomery Bell Academy's Marcel Reed (12) runs with the ball in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.

Baylor’s Grady Joyner (20) and John Emmendorfer (12) celebrate after their team recovered an MBA fumble in the BlueCross Bowl Division DII-AAA Championship game at Finley Stadium, in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022.