Spartan smiles all around
Sunday afternoon for football fans may be a wash this year with the Commanders recently losing five in a row, but the Spartans at West Springfield High School are picking up the slack, recently winning the Patriot League championship against Lake Braddock and then a playoff game against West Potomac where the score was 48 to 13.
With a big win under their belts, the Spartan’s season is not over yet. They are heading on to the regional finals against Fairfax next week which could lead to the state championship in December.
The varsity team won seven in a row leading up to their victory on Nov. 7 where they defeated their division rival 34-31.
The following Friday was their first playoff game against West Potomac on Friday, Nov. 14 where quarterback Scott Lewis completed 12 of 18 passes, five for touchdowns to put the game out of reach. Three of the touchdowns were to receiver Javon Austin.
Other players in the spotlight included Brady Davies at running back, linebacker, Zachary Norton at linebacker and slot receiver, and lineman Ayaan Mirza and Micah Dargan-Coley.
West Springfield head coach Anthony Parker used a balanced approach of runs and passes, and in the end, the Spartans came out on top.
“The win will keep these seniors playing as long as possible,” said Parker.
Journey to Victory
The season started off good where they won against West Potomac, but then lost the next two against Chantilly and Madison before going on a six-game winning streak.
"As a Spartan alumnus and booster, I am extremely proud of the team this year and all they have accomplished to date," said Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield).
Friday night's game will be at West Springfield.
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