Sloan Canyon’s football team suffered its first loss of the season, losing 27-20 to McQueen in the Class 4A state championship game Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium.

McQueen running back Nason Rodriguez had a 15-yard touchdown run with 1:35 left in the fourth quarter to give his team the lead. The Lancers (11-2), the Northern Region champion, led 13-0 in the first quarter, before Sloan Canyon tied it 13-13 at halftime.

Sloan Canyon (12-1), the Southern Region champion, was seeking its first state title in its third season as a football program. The Pirates led 20-13 in the fourth quarter.

It’s the seventh football state title for McQueen and first since 2008.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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