The host Nikiski football team defeated Monroe Catholic 54-14 on Saturday in the semifinals of the nine-man football playoffs.
The Bulldogs (5-2 overall) were the No. 2 seed out of the Denali Conference while the Rams (1-6 overall) were the No. 3 seed.
Nikiski now advances to the final against defending nine-man champion Seward. As the top seed, the Seahawks receive a bye to the championship game.
Nikiski head coach Matt Trammell wrote in a text message that senior quarterback Ethan Ellis was the player of the game. Ellis had three rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns.
Trammell also wrote the details of the championship game were not in place as of Saturday night.
