INDIANAPOLIS -- One win away from trip to Lucas Oil Stadium, Lapel is walking a path laid 12 months prior.

The Bulldogs were winless against Lutheran in eight games, and last year's five-touchdown loss to the Saints in the regionals highlighted the chasm between the two programs. Lapel knew a regional championship would go through the Saints, and with a chance to avenge last season's loss, the Bulldogs got up early and did not hesitate to go for the knockout punch Friday.

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