Democracy Dies in Darkness

Coolidge is on the rise after its Gravy Bowl victory over Anacostia

DCIAA Stripes Division championship: Coolidge 14, Anacostia 6

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Coolidge won the Gravy Bowl over Anacostia to claim the DCIAA Stripes Division and earn promotion to the Stars Division. (Aaron Credeur/The Washington Post)
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Even during warmups for Saturday afternoon’s Gravy Bowl, it was clear players on the Coolidge football team had their minds on bigger things. The Colts were chanting and jumping around the field to psych themselves up, brimming with confidence and eager for the opportunity ahead.

To achieve its goal, Coolidge had to prove it had outgrown the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Stripes Division by repeating as champions — and it passed the final test in a 14-6 win over Anacostia at Theodore Roosevelt High. The Colts’ second consecutive Stripes title secured their promotion to the DCIAA’s Stars Division for next season.