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2018-11-16 South Lakes @ Westfield 2nd round

The South Lakes Seahawks (9-2) travelled to Chantilly to take on the Westfield Bulldogs (11-0) in a 2nd round playoff game, the winner advancing to the Regional Finals to take on the winner of (Madison- Centreville). The Seahawks and Bulldogs are not strangers to meeting in the postseason. In fact, Westfield has defeated South Lakes 3 consecutive seasons. In 2015 they defeated the Seahawks 24-13 in the 2nd Round, in 2016 the convincingly beat them 42-12 in the Regional Final, and in 2017 they bested the Seahawks 27-7. regional semifinal.

A scoreless 1st quarter was probably what most had envisioned prior to the start of the game.

In the 2nd quarter Sean Goodman would take a Noah Kim pass into the end zone from 6 yards out and following a successful extra point Westfield would take the lead with 9:54 to play before halftime. Noah Kim would then throw his second touchdown pass of the game when he hit Taylor Morin from 10 yards out. Riley Nugent was again successful on the PAT and Westfield was beginning to put some separation between the two teams.

Westfield would take a 21-0 advantage with 7:34 to play in the quarter when Eugene Asante ran in from 10 yards out. Riley Nugent was again successful on the PAT.

In the 4th quarter the speedy Taylor Morin scored his second touchdown of the game when he beat Donovan White and raced in for a 26-yard touchdown reception. Riley Nugent converted again on the extra point, and Westfield led 28-0 with 8:03 in the game. With 3:20 to play in the game South Lakes James rushed in from about 15 yards out for what would be their only score. Alex Robles converted on the extra point to pull the Seahawks to within 28-7. However, a Isaiah Daniel’s 29 yard rushing touchdown and another extra point by Nugent just a little over a minute later gave Westfield the final margin for a 35-7 win.

With the win the Bulldogs advance to the regional finals On Saturday 11-24 at 1 PM, where they will host Madison (10-2), who defeated the Centreville Wildcats (9-3), 20-10. South Lakes ends their season at (9-3). Westfield was led by Noah Kim who completed 14-16 for 3 TD’s and 157 yards. Taylor Morin caught 7 passes for 82 yards and 2 TD’s. Morin also had an interception in the first quarter. Ryan Moses also had a interception. Isaiah Daniel rushed for 189 yards on 20 carries and scored another TD. Sean Goodman and Eugene Asante each had a rushing touchdown for the Bulldogs. South Lakes was led by James Earl who ran 17 times for 82 yards and a TD. Joseph Dagbe rushed for 45 yards on 5 carries and had 8 catches for 74 yards. South Lakes QB Will Shapiro completed 14 of 21 passes for 118 yards and an interception.
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  • Team Captains for Westfield #2 Taylor Morin, Bryan Jewell #69,  Noah Kim #10, and Jack Shields #14

    Team Captains for Westfield #2 Taylor Morin, Bryan Jewell #69, Noah Kim #10, and Jack Shields #14

  • Nicholas Napolitano is brought down by Westfield's  Aron Dishun #9 and Tahj Sumey #36

    Nicholas Napolitano is brought down by Westfield's Aron Dishun #9 and Tahj Sumey #36

  • Noah Kim #10 completed 14 of his 16 passes for  157 yards and 3 TD's in Westfield's 35-7 win over South Lakes in the a the Region 6 second round playoffs

    Noah Kim #10 completed 14 of his 16 passes for 157 yards and 3 TD's in Westfield's 35-7 win over South Lakes in the a the Region 6 second round playoffs

  • Taylor Morin #2 intercepted South Lakes Marcus Myles with :58 seconds to play in the opening quarter, befoire Myles left the game due to an injury

    Taylor Morin #2 intercepted South Lakes Marcus Myles with :58 seconds to play in the opening quarter, befoire Myles left the game due to an injury

  • Taylor Morin #2 runs off the field with Westfield teammates after Morin 's interception in the 1st quarter of a 2nd round playoff game with South Lakes.

    Taylor Morin #2 runs off the field with Westfield teammates after Morin 's interception in the 1st quarter of a 2nd round playoff game with South Lakes.

  • Taylor Morin #2 runs with the ball after one of his seven receptions. Morin would score on two of those recpetions

    Taylor Morin #2 runs with the ball after one of his seven receptions. Morin would score on two of those recpetions

  • Westfield's  Taylor Morin #2  would score on this reception in the 2nd quarter

    Westfield's Taylor Morin #2 would score on this reception in the 2nd quarter

  • Taylor Morin scores his first touchdown of the game

    Taylor Morin scores his first touchdown of the game

  • Bizzet Woodley #17 has his eyes on the endzone but would be pushed out on the 1 yard line by Donovan White #2 of South Lakes.

    Bizzet Woodley #17 has his eyes on the endzone but would be pushed out on the 1 yard line by Donovan White #2 of South Lakes.

  • Sage Beufert Irvine #44 pushes Bizzet Woodley #17 out of bounds just before getting to the pylons.

    Sage Beufert Irvine #44 pushes Bizzet Woodley #17 out of bounds just before getting to the pylons.

  • Marcus Miles #7 hands off to teammate Nicholas Napolitano #23 . Napolitano carried the ball 5 tiems for 17 yards for south Lakes.

    Marcus Miles #7 hands off to teammate Nicholas Napolitano #23 . Napolitano carried the ball 5 tiems for 17 yards for south Lakes.

  • Marcus Miles #7 would leave the game due to injury after this play

    Marcus Miles #7 would leave the game due to injury after this play

  • Noah Kim #10 runs for positive yardage

    Noah Kim #10 runs for positive yardage

  • Taylor Morin #2 secures ball after reception while Joseph Dagbe #1 defends

    Taylor Morin #2 secures ball after reception while Joseph Dagbe #1 defends

  • Taylor Morin #2 is upended by two South Lakes defenders

    Taylor Morin #2 is upended by two South Lakes defenders

  • Taylor Morin #2 scores one of his two touchdowns in a second round playoff matchup with South Lakes

    Taylor Morin #2 scores one of his two touchdowns in a second round playoff matchup with South Lakes

  • Riley Nugent #16 focuses on extra point in game with South Lakes

    Riley Nugent #16 focuses on extra point in game with South Lakes

  • Will Shapiro #9 throws pass to South Lakes Wilson Seneca #11

    Will Shapiro #9 throws pass to South Lakes Wilson Seneca #11

  • South Lakes QB Will Shapiro #9 lets pass go before Joe Clancy can disrupt

    South Lakes QB Will Shapiro #9 lets pass go before Joe Clancy can disrupt

  • Isaiah Daniel #23 stiff arms a South Lakes defender just prior to hurdling him.

    Isaiah Daniel #23 stiff arms a South Lakes defender just prior to hurdling him.

  • Isaiah Daniel #23 hurdles South Lakes' Joseph Dagbe #1

    Isaiah Daniel #23 hurdles South Lakes' Joseph Dagbe #1

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  • James Earl #31 ran for 82 yards and a TD on 14 carries in 2nd round playoff  game with Westfield

    James Earl #31 ran for 82 yards and a TD on 14 carries in 2nd round playoff game with Westfield

  • James Earl #31 carries the ball for South Lakes

    James Earl #31 carries the ball for South Lakes

  • James Earl led the South Lakes Seahawks with 82 yard on 14 carries and a TD

    James Earl led the South Lakes Seahawks with 82 yard on 14 carries and a TD

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