Every year, as anticipation builds for the Super Bowl, another equally heartwarming event captures the attention of animal lovers across the nation — the Puppy Bowl. This year’s spectacle was particularly special for Minnesotans as one of their own,

While many watched the Chiefs and the Eagles battle in the Super Bowl, Minnesota had its own contenders in another bowl on Sunday. Foxtrot, a 16-week-old pup, wowed fans with speed and agility in the 21st annual Puppy Bowl.

Foxtrot, a mixed Collie and rescue pup at Pet Haven was on Team Ruff that lost to Team Fluff in a 68-66 nailbiter.