Cecilia captures Division II Non-select state championship

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KLFY) – The Cecilia Bulldogs returned to the Superdome after being runners-up in the Division II non-select state football title game in 2023.

This year’s result was different. The Bulldogs beat top seed Franklinton 35-32.

It’s Cecilia’s first title since 1995.

With nearly a minute to go in regulation down by three, quarterback Diesel Solari would launch a pass to the end zone which was bobbled and caught by Ellis Stewart for the go-ahead score.

Solari had 217 yards of total offense and accounted for three touchdowns.

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