MADISON, Wis. — Grafton High School's incredible run to capture a Gold Ball for the first time in more than four decades is a cathartic moment for many of the team's loyal fans, but it is even more so for one father who's been there as a player before.

Friday afternoon, Grafton completed an undefeated season, narrowly defeating Reedsburg 17-15 to win the Division 3 state title at Camp Randall . Todd Boesch watched nervously from the stands as his alma mater kicked a game-winning field goal with mere seconds remaining.

Forty-one years ago, Boesch played on this same field when his team lost in the 1984 state final. Now, as a parent of John, who is a sophomore on this year's team, Boesch found himself more nervous than he ever was as a player.

"I never sit. I have to walk around. I won'

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