 It’s never too early to start scoping out next season’s opponents, circling the rivalries, highlighting the barnburners, and penciling in the all-too-confident ‘guaranteed wins.’ Coming off a 10-2 season that saw Hayfield capturing their second consecutive Gunston District crown, the Hawks will need to weather a substantially tougher opening slate of games over last year’s (Chantilly, Edison, Fairfax) in order to secure favorable playoff seeding.
As mid-August rolls around, the Hawks will scrimmage Edison and W.T. Woodson. For the first time in 10 years, Hayfield will not face Edison in the regular season. It’s unknown when or if this Bird Bowl rivalry will restart, but the earliest wouldn’t be until 2021. Hayfield will then play Patriot District champion W.T. Woodson in what should be a meaningful tune-up for the regular season. Week 1 @ Freedom (13-2) Upending three-time defending state champion Westfield Bulldogs in the Northern Region final last year and falling to a star-studded Manchester team in the state championship game, the Hawks have their work cut out for them. A little revenge might be on the menu for ending Hayfield's season last year, but Freedom has only dropped three games in the past two seasons. Last season: L 19-29 in Occoquan Region Semi Final. Week 2 @ South County (7-5) A rivalry game that has Hayfield on the wrong side of the win column, dropping six straight against the Stallions. Although it has not been for lack of effort, half of those games were decided by six points or less. Last season: L 6-36. Week 3 vs. Lake Braddock (7-4) Lake Braddock will make their first trip to Hayfield since 2008, the last year Hayfield was in the Patriot District. The Hawks last played the Bruins in the playoffs in 2016 but did not fare well in that contest. Last season: Did not play. Week 4 @ Robinson (6-5) Possibly the most exciting game from last year, the Hawks scored on a 47-yard pass with 13 seconds left to beat the Rams last year, a feat not accomplished since 1998. But Robinson’s smashmouth Wing T offense is one of the tougher offenses to prepare for on any given week, if you’re not prepared, you’re going to get punched in the nose. Last season: W 34-27. Week 5 vs. Yorktown (6-5) A once regular foe from 2009-2016, who ripped several district championships from the talons of the Hawks grasp, will make a return appearance. Yorktown is on the rise and should not be taken lightly. Last season: Did not play. Week 6 Bye Week Week 7 vs. Chantilly (3-7) The last non-district opponent of the schedule, Hayfield is currently riding a two-game winning streak against the Chargers. Last season: W 28-23. Week 8 @ T.C. Williams (4-6) It’s quite possible Hayfield will be playing under the lights at a brand new Parker-Grey Stadium for the first time this fall. But in any environment, Hayfield will have their work cut out for them playing one of the biggest schools in Class 6. Last season: W 59-37. Week 9 vs. Mount Vernon (8-3) Not fooled by any tricks the Majors might have up their sleeves, the Hawks accounted for two of their losses last season. Hayfield has won 13 straight in this series. Last season: W 34-19 & W 33-22. Week 10 @ Annandale (4-6) Annandale finished second in the Gunston District last year, falling only to Hayfield. It should be another closely contested district race, but the Hawks should prevail. Last season: W 53-14. Week 11 vs. West Potomac (2-8) Rounding out the regular season, the Wolverines will take the quick bus ride to Hayfield. But it could be a long bus ride home, the Hawks have won the last two matchups by a combined 93-43 score. Last season: W 53-13.  Update: Date of banquet changed to Saturday, February 17.
Hayfield Football Family, Please plan to celebrate the 2017 season by attending the Annual Football Banquet for Varsity, JV, and Freshmen players, managers, coaches, and their families. RSVP Required: Sign up by visiting www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448a4ab238-hayfield4. Include the player name, total # attending (including player in the count), and payment method (e.g. Tom Brady, 3 total, paid via cash). Even if you've already paid, please RSVP. Location: Franconia Moose Lodge (7701 Beulah St). Please enter the building from the side door on the left of the banquet hall. Date: Saturday, February 17 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Please arrive by 12:45 PM so we can begin on time at 1:00 PM. Cost:
**Limited seating available. Admittance not guaranteed with late registration or if paying at the door. Payment options:
Attire: Players are asked to wear a shirt and tie. Volunteers are needed for set-up and decoration on the morning of Saturday, February 17. If you are available to help please contact Stephanie Miles at stephmiles@aol.com or call 703-217-8698. Contact Coach Henderson with any questions: evhenderson@fcps.edu.  Occoquan
1. Freedom (PW) (336) 33.60 2. Woodbridge (318) 31.80 3. Lake Braddock (317) 31.70 4. Hayfield (309) 30.90 5. C.D. Hylton (299) 29.90 6. T.C. Williams (296) 29.60 7. Mount Vernon (292) 29.20 8. South County (286) 28.60 (Beats Robinson on tie-breaker B: head-to-head) ====== Robinson (286) 28.60 West Potomac (278) 27.80 W.T. Woodson (257) 25.70 West Springfield (256) 25.60 Fairfax (248) 24.80 Annandale (244) 24.40 JEB Stuart (244) 24.40 Forest Park (240) 24.00 Charles Colgan (231) 23.10 Gar-Field (189) 18.90 Occoquan Matchups 8. South County @ 1. Freedom (PW) 7. Mount Vernon @ 2. Woodbridge 6. T.C. Williams @ 3. Lake Braddock 5. C.D. Hylton @ 4. Hayfield Northern 1. Westfield (360) 36.00 2. South Lakes (326) 32.60 3. Centreville (321) 32.10 (Beats Marshall on tie-breaker C: common opponents, Centreville defeated Madison) 4. Marshall (321) 32.10 5. Patriot (320) 32.00 6. Madison (306) 30.60 7. Yorktown (292) 29.20 8. Battlefield (278) 27.80 ====== Stonewall Jackson (M) (244) 24.40 Herndon (237) 23.70 Oakton (229) 22.90 Osbourn Park (229) 22.90 Washington-Lee (216) 21.60 Langley (212) 21.20 Osbourn (209) 20.90 Chantilly (205) 20.50 McLean (191) 19.10 Northern Matchups 8. Battlefield @ 1. Westfield 7. Yorktown @ 2. South Lakes 6. Madison @ 3. Centreville 5. Patriot @ 4. Marshall
If you're a fan of offense, last Friday's conference match-up in Annandale was the place to be. Hayfield would need every one of their 50 points to claim the outright Gunston District Championship. The 50-43 victory over Annandale marked Hayfield's seventh district title in school history, posting a 4-0 record against Annandale, Mount Vernon, T.C. Williams, and West Potomac.
The game featured five lead changes, two ties, and scores on 13 of 17 possessions. The Hawks would again rely on Senior Brian Cobbs to get the ball into the hands of Hayfield's dynamic receiving core, completing 21 of 27 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns. The Atoms opening possession would be an indicator of things to come for Hayfield's run defense, who would surrender over 300 yards on the ground, by driving 80 yards on 12 plays to grab the early 7-0 lead. After a 70 yard kickoff return from Cobbs (SR) set the Hawks up deep in Atoms territory, a pursuing Atoms defender two plays later would cause an errant Cobbs (SR) pass to be intercepted. Fortunately for the Hawks, the Atoms were unable to replicate their earlier drive and punted. Cobbs (SR) would find the human wrecking ball, Senior Travis Williams, on a 20 yard touchdown to draw the score even at 7-7. Annandale would respond, in a more methodical way, by driving 95 yards on 14 plays and score on a 3 yard run, retaking the lead 14-7 with 9:29 remaining in the 2nd quarter. On Hayfield's next possession, Cobbs (SR) would find all of his weapons, Tim Wiggins (JR), Trevor Gleason (SO), and Williams (SR), through the air and then used his feet on a 19 yard touchdown. The extra point would be no good, leaving the Hawks trailing 13-14. Another 14 play 63 yard drive by Annandale not only extended their lead to 21-13, but was also gassing Hayfield's defense in the process. Cobbs (SR) wasted no time finding a wide open Rayjuon Pringle (JR) on a 44 yard touchdown and then capped it off with a run on the two-point conversion, equalizing the score 21-21 with 1:57 in the 2nd quarter. After a holding penalty set back the Atoms, the Hawks would use their timeouts in order to get one more chance before halftime. On what seemed to be another miracle tipped touchdown pass to Pringle (JR), the Atoms were saved by a questionable offensive pass interference call. Hayfield would head to the locker room tied in a battle, with district bragging rights on the line.
In the second half, both teams knew whoever blinked first might be on the losing end of this shootout. After Hayfield received the kickoff, Cobbs (SR) lead the offense 60 yards on 9 plays, including a perfect 5/5 passing, to find Williams (SR) on a 4 yard jump pass. The 28-21 Hayfield lead would not last long, a 12 play 68 yard drive by Annandale and an accidental two-point conversion gave them a 29-28 lead with 4:35 in the 3rd quarter. Fortunately for Hayfield, the offense was clicking on all cylinders, and Cobbs (SR) found the endzone on a 4 yard run, and added the two point conversion to regain a 7 point lead, 36-29.
Senior Stephen King would make Annandale blink first, finding his way into the backfield with two consecutive tackle for losses, forcing the Atoms to punt. Cobbs (SR) would find Senior Jevon Pailin on the very next play for a 76 yard strike blowing the score open to 43-29. Annandale however was not going anywhere, they drove 71 yards on 14 plays, found another accidental two-point conversion, and brought the game within six points, 43-37 with 7:16 in the 4th quarter.
Tantamount to a closer in baseball, the Hawks called on the services of running back Senior Kylan Booker to milk clock and pick up chunks of yards in the process. Booker (SR) was able to find a running lane and scored on a 25 yard touchdown, extending the lead 50-37 with 5:13 in the 4th quarter. Annandale would score again on a 10 play drive and attempt the onside kick, but was unsuccessful. Booker (SR) gained another first down and the battle was over, 50-43.
Friday's win was the first over the Atoms since 2005 and the Hawks led the overall series 10-6. Hayfield is currently tied for 3rd in the Occoquan Region playoff standings, however the seeding and opponent for next week's playoff game will not be known until late Friday night. Next up: @ Oakton (2-7) | Friday, November 3 | 7:00 pm Hayfield 50, Annandale 43
 Occoquan
Freedom (PW) (298) 33.11 Woodbridge (287) 31.89 Hayfield (272) 30.22 Lake Braddock (272) 30.22 Mount Vernon (267) 29.67 C.D. Hylton (262) 29.11 T.C. Williams (257) 28.56 South County (255) 28.33 ====== Robinson (243) 27.00 W.T. Woodson (231) 25.67 West Potomac (230) 25.56 West Springfield (230) 25.56 Annandale (216) 24.00 Forest Park (213) 23.67 Fairfax (209) 23.22 JEB Stuart (204) 22.67 Charles Colgan (202) 22.44 Gar-Field (162) 18.00 Northern Westfield (326) 36.22 South Lakes (285) 31.67 Marshall (283) 31.44 Madison (276) 30.67 Centreville (275) 30.56 Patriot (272) 30.22 Yorktown (256) 28.44 (+2) Battlefield (252) 28.00 ====== Stonewall Jackson (M) (236) 23.60 Herndon (207) 23.00 Oakton (201) 22.33 Osbourn Park (198) 22.00 Washington-Lee (192) 21.33 Osbourn (188) 20.89 Langley (184) 20.44 Chantilly (176) 19.56 McLean (170) 18.89 For more information on how power points are calculated and used for determining playoffs, click here. |
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