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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- The record-setting duo of Trent Solsma and Connor Niles hooked up one final time to carry Morningside College to its first NAIA national championship in football.

Solsma's 16-yard pass to Niles in the end-zone broke a 28-28 tie with Benedictine College with just 01:29 to play. Benedictine turned the ball over on downs after the ensuing kickoff, and the Mustangs ran out the clock to cap a perfect 15-0 season.

Morningside rallied from a 20-14 halftime deficit to take a 21-10 lead on a 80-yard score from Solsma to Niles on their first possession of the second half. The two seniors , who broke numerous school and NAIA records during their careers, hooked up on three TDs in the championship game at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach, Florida.

For complete coverage of the title game, check back at siouxcityjournal.com

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