It may have taken three times, but the Ubly Bearcats defeated the Beal City Aggies 24-6 in the State Semi-Finals to return to Ford Field for a chance at the 2023 State Championship.

Ubly scored points on each of their first four drives, including a 54-yard field goal from Brett Mueller in the final seconds of the first half. All three touchdowns were 20 yards or longer for the Bearcats including Seth Maurer's 36-yard run to start the game, Brett Mueller's 35-yard catch from Evan Peruski and then his second catch of the day, 20 yards, also for a score. The game began with plenty of action, including Beal City responding to Ubly's first touchdown just 58 seconds and three plays later. It would mark the only score of the day for the Aggies.

The Bearcat rushing attack was led by Seth Maurer with 114 yards on 19 carries for one touchdown. Through the air, Brett Mueller brought in two receptions both for scores and 55 yards. Mueller's 54-yard field goal ties the fifth-longest field goal in MHSAA history.

Ubly now moves on to the State Championship against Whiteford, a rematch of last year's state final in which Whiteford defeated Ubly 26-20.