Tuscola captures Class 1A state football title

Tuscola quarterback John Wienke passed for 384 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Warriors to a 35-20 victory over Aledo and the IHSA Class 1A state championship Friday afternoon at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

It was the first state title in any sport in the school's history.

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