It was a great 24 hours to be a Birmingham Brother Rice Warrior on Friday, as the school's football program raised a ninth state championship trophy with a thrilling 35-28 victory over Muskegon in the D2 state finals.

Let's take a look at some of the Warriors players' thoughts throughout the day via their tweets:

"Knowing you're getting your pads together for the last time this year is a crazy feeling – Alberto Sandoval (DL)

"I've watched countless hours of film, mentally prepared, visualized everything I will see on the field and now I'm ready for the game of my life" – Jonny Reschke (LB)

"I want this game so bad!!!" – Alex Malzone (QB)

"It still hasn't hit me…I love my teammates so much" – Anthony Dalimonte (CB)

"I love my team, I love my school!!!" – Jonny Reschke

 "We did it!!!" – Kyle Marsh (OL)

"I was raised to win….it's in my blood" – Lucas Cherocci (LB)

 "Words can't describe how blessed I am" – Chris Carter (S)

"The hotter the fire, the harder the steel" – Dominic Perkovic (DL)