2018-11-24 Madison @ Westfield regional 6D final
The Westfield Bulldogs (12-0) hosted the Virginia 6D Regional Final in Chantilly to take on the visiting Madison Warhawks (10-2) on 11-24. The two teams played earlier in the year in a conference matchup in which Westfield prevailed 17-15. Heavy rains and freezing temperatures would have an impact on the game.
After deferring the opening kickoff to Westfield, Westfield’s Saadiq Hinton would bobble the opening kickoff, which was recovered by Madison deep inside Westfield territory. Moments later Brandon Walker would rush in for the game’s opening points on a 22-yard run. After a successful extra point by David Louden, Madison would lead 7-0.
In the 2nd quarter both teams fought the adverse weather conditions and were unable to put any points on the board. Westfield did have a possession in the final minute of the half, but Westfield Coach Kyle Simmons elected to take a knee and regroup in the locker room for the second half.
Just prior to Westfield kicking off to Madison. Westfield’s Joe Clancy shouted out to teammates on the sideline, “8 points wins this. Madison will not score this half.” Madison would receive the 2nd half kick. Moments later during Westfield’s next possession, Taylor Morin was inserted in the Wildcat formation, which seemed to ignite the Bulldogs, with Eugene Asante and Morin running the ball. But it was Asante, the defensive player of the year in the Concorde District, who was inserted in the backfield and burst towards the end zone before being stopped inside the 5-yard line. Asante would then rush in from 4 yards out, giving Westfield their first score with 9:50 to play in the 3rd quarter. A successful extra point by Riley Nugent deadlocked the score at 7-7. Later in the 3rd quarter, Madison was able to stop a Bulldogs drive resulting in Westfield senior Riley Nugent’s 21-yard field goal to give the Bulldogs a 10-7 advantage under deteriorating conditions.
Then in the 4th quarter Asante would again come up big running in from 1 yard out, essentially closing the door on any Madison late game heroics. Asante would finish the game with 114 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Riley Nugent was again successful on the extra point, giving Westfield a 17-7 victory.
Westfield improved to (13-0) and their 37th consecutive win. They advance to play in the state semifinal game on 12/1 at 1PM, against Freedom- Woodbridge (12-1), who were winners over WT Woodson (11-2). For Madison (10-3) a valiant effort came up just short. Clancy was correct about holding Madison scoreless in the second half but may have underestimated his team would score 17 second half points.
Read MoreAfter deferring the opening kickoff to Westfield, Westfield’s Saadiq Hinton would bobble the opening kickoff, which was recovered by Madison deep inside Westfield territory. Moments later Brandon Walker would rush in for the game’s opening points on a 22-yard run. After a successful extra point by David Louden, Madison would lead 7-0.
In the 2nd quarter both teams fought the adverse weather conditions and were unable to put any points on the board. Westfield did have a possession in the final minute of the half, but Westfield Coach Kyle Simmons elected to take a knee and regroup in the locker room for the second half.
Just prior to Westfield kicking off to Madison. Westfield’s Joe Clancy shouted out to teammates on the sideline, “8 points wins this. Madison will not score this half.” Madison would receive the 2nd half kick. Moments later during Westfield’s next possession, Taylor Morin was inserted in the Wildcat formation, which seemed to ignite the Bulldogs, with Eugene Asante and Morin running the ball. But it was Asante, the defensive player of the year in the Concorde District, who was inserted in the backfield and burst towards the end zone before being stopped inside the 5-yard line. Asante would then rush in from 4 yards out, giving Westfield their first score with 9:50 to play in the 3rd quarter. A successful extra point by Riley Nugent deadlocked the score at 7-7. Later in the 3rd quarter, Madison was able to stop a Bulldogs drive resulting in Westfield senior Riley Nugent’s 21-yard field goal to give the Bulldogs a 10-7 advantage under deteriorating conditions.
Then in the 4th quarter Asante would again come up big running in from 1 yard out, essentially closing the door on any Madison late game heroics. Asante would finish the game with 114 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Riley Nugent was again successful on the extra point, giving Westfield a 17-7 victory.
Westfield improved to (13-0) and their 37th consecutive win. They advance to play in the state semifinal game on 12/1 at 1PM, against Freedom- Woodbridge (12-1), who were winners over WT Woodson (11-2). For Madison (10-3) a valiant effort came up just short. Clancy was correct about holding Madison scoreless in the second half but may have underestimated his team would score 17 second half points.
