Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Almost a year ago the same teams matched up for a showdown in the VHSL Class 6 State Championship. This year the two teams met in the state semifinal game on Saturday 12/02. Madison fresh off a Regional final win over Westfield and Freedom Woodbridge a regional final win over Battlefield. The winner would face the winner of the Lake Braddock - Highland Springs semi final game. The State Championship is being held in Charlottesville on the campus of the Virginia Cavaliers on Dec. 9.
Freedom Woodbridge would jump out to an early 7-0 lead when Jeff Overton ran in from about 2 yards out with 7:27 to play in the opening quarter. With 5:06 to play, the Freedom Woodbridge QB would keep the ball and run in for a 12 yard touchdown. However, Madison would block the point after and the score remained at 13-0.
Jeff Overton would score his second touchdown on a 35 yard touchdown run with 9:18 in the 2nd quarter, but Freedom Woodbridge would fail on the two point conversion. Freedom Woodbridge was now ahead 19-0. Freedom Woodbridge would add to their lead with 8:06 in the 2nd quarter when they went 58 yards for a quick score. After a successful extra point the lead was now 26-0.
Madison would get on the board with a Dominic Knicely 2-yard touchdown. Danika Pfleghardt was successful on the point after and the lead was now 26-7 with 7:02 to play before halftime.
With 3:45 to play in the half Jeff Overton would score on a 15 yard run. Freedom now firmly in control 33-7. Jeff Overton would score on a 57 yard touchdown reception, and after a successful 2 point conversion, the score was now 41-7 with just ten ticks before halftime.
Freedom Woodbridge would score on a 7 yard touchdown reception to Aaron Duncan on the opening drive of the 3rd quarter with Freedom Woodbridge up 48-7.
Cord Yates would score on a 40 yard touchdown reception from Cael Yates with 6:27. Danika Pfleghardt would again add a successful point after and the score was now 48-14.
Kameron Courtney would score on a 51 yard touchdown and after a successful point after the score would now read 55-14 with 6:15 to play in the game.
The Warhawks Coach Justin Counts told his team he was proud of them for continuing to play and never giving up. Madison's season ends with a record of (13-2). Freedom Woodbridge (13-0) will play Highland Springs who were 35-10 winners over Lake Braddock.