CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Pella quarterback Noah Clayberg ran for three touchdowns, its defense stiffened in the second half and the Dutch rolled past Sioux City Bishop Heelan 38-17 Thursday night to win the Class 3A state championship. Clayberg led a potent running game with 156 yards in 30 carries as the Dutch (14-0) claimed their first football title and prevented Heelan (12-2) from winning back-to-back championships.

Heelan capitalized on three Pella turnovers — all by Clayberg — to open a 17-7 lead late in the first half. But Clayberg directed a 77-yard touchdown drive that he finished with a 4-yard run around right end just before halftime.

Pella dominated the second half, finishing with 340 yards rushing while holding Heelan to 40 on the ground