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Simley football bests Rocori in 4A semifinal playoff game

Rocori and Simley faced off in a 4A semifinal playoff game at US Bank Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 17 in Minneapolis. Simley defeated Rocori 17-16 to advance to the 4A championship.

By Aaron Lavinsky

November 18, 2022 at 1:00AM
Simley running back David Gogins (3) rushes the ball against Simley defensive back Wyatt Busta (20) during the first half.
Simley wide reciever La'tayvion McCoy-Nunn (2) runs the ball for a first down against Rocori during the first half of a Class 4A semifinal playoff game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
Rocori wide reciever Adam Langer (12) misses the catch and bobbles the ball back to teammate Gabe Johnson (22) for a touchdown during the first half.
Simley wide reciever La'tayvion McCoy-Nunn (2) runs the ball for a first down as he's tackled by Rocori defensive back Will Steil (1) and linebacker Blake Tylutki (32) during the first half.
Rocori runningback Mason Dahl (21) scores a two point conversion on a run against Simley during the first half.
Rocori wide reciever Adam Langer (12) celebrates afer missing a catch and bobbling the ball back to teammate Gabe Johnson (22) for a touchdown during the first half.
Rocori quarterback Jack Spanier (7) dives for an extra yard and a first down during the second half.
Rocori wide receiver Hunter Nistler (3) misses a potential touchdown catch as he's defended by Simley defensive back Dezmond Smith (4).
Simley running back Gavin Nelson (32) is run out of bounds by Rocori defenders during the second half.
Simley wide receiver La'tayvion McCoy-Nunn (2) is tackled by Rocori defensive back Gabe Johnson (22) during a run in the second half.
Simley linebacker Gavin Nelson (32) celebrates after he sacked Rocori Quarterback Jack Spanier (7) during the second half.
Rocori Quarterback Jack Spanier (7) is sacked by Simley linebacker Gavin Nelson (32) during the second half.
Simley quartberback Caden Renslow (10) celebrates a first down that would give his team control of the clock, and a win, late in the fourth quarter.
Rocori defensive back Andy Pedroza (11) falls to the turf after failing to tackle Simley wide receiver Dezmond Smith (4) who ran for a first down during the second half.
Simley kicker Reid Remackel (9) kicks what would be the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter.
Simley kicker Reid Remackel (9) celebrates with quarterback Caden Renslow (10) after kicking what would be the game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter.
Simley players jump in the stands after defeating Rocori in a Class 4A semifinal playoff game.
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Simley running back David Gogins (3) rushes the ball against Simley defensive back Wyatt Busta (20) during the first half. (Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Aaron Lavinsky is a staff photographer for the Minnesota Star Tribune covering news, sports and everything in between. He joined the visuals staff in 2014.

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