Bellefontaine High School graduate Doug Coate and his son Seth helped the University of St. Francis football team to an NAIA title with a 38-17 victory over Baker University.
Seth Coate, a senior wide receiver, scored three touchdowns and was named the offensive player of the game. He finished the year with an NAIA record 25 touchdown receptions and a record of 27 straight games with at least one touchdown catch.
Doug Coate is an assistant coach for St. Francis.