On Saturday, Dec. 6, former Valor Christian High School standout Owen Downing collegiate team won in the NCAA Division III Football Championship

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On Saturday, Dec. 6, former Valor Christian High School standout Owen Downing’s current collegiate team the Wheaton Thunder won 49-24 against the DePauw Tigers in the NCAA Division III Football Championship.

The game took place at Blackstock Stadium at 12 p.m. and was the first matchup against the DePauw Tigers in the tournament.

The Wheaton Thunder’s next game will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at Smith Stadium.

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Owen Downing — Junior — 5′11″ — 250 — Hometown: Castle Pines

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