Ishpeming built a 22-0 lead and hung on against Detroit Loyola for a 22-12 victory Saturday in the Division 7 state finals at Ford Field.
Briones threw passes of 17 and 2 yards to Marcus Antilla and Mitch Laurin in the first half and had a 20-yard run in the second quarter.
Loyola had touchdown passes of 34 and 31 yards from Garrett Schaller to Keith Graves for its two touchdowns.
Ishpeming was one of two Upper Peninsula schools to qualify for the state finals.
Briones was 6-of-13 in passing for 76 yards and also rushed for 60 yards. Adam Prisk led Ishpeming in rushing with 77 yards.