Stone Bridge (Ashburn, Va.) vs. Lake Taylor (Norfolk, Va.)With a 28-21 victory over Hanover a week ago, Stone Bridge (14-0) earned a berth in the Division 5 finals for the third time in four years. In its two previous trips to the title game, Stone Bridge lost to Phoebus. This year, it features a senior-laden team highlighted by Stanford-bound quarterback
Ryan Burns and defensive end/linebacker
Jonathan Allen, who is heading to Alabama. It has outscored opponents 610-188 on the season.
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Lake Taylor (14-0) emerged from the Eastern Region with a victory over Phoebus and advanced to the finals after beating North Stafford, 23-21. Quarterback Delmon Williams helped guide the team in the come-from-behind victory a week ago. He'll look to throw to Ja'kale Pinkney and tight end
Jalyn Holmes. Brandon Moore will see a bulk of the carries, while
Brandon Lynch, a linebacker, will help Lake Taylor try to get pressure on Burns. Marquise Poole had not made a field goal all season prior to kicking the game-winner last week. Being able to rely on him in a tight spot could provide a special teams edge to coach Hank Sawyer.
Mitch Stephens: Stone Bridge 17, Lake Taylor 14
Jamie DeMoney: Lake Taylor 28, Stone Bridge 25
Stephen Spiewak: Lake Taylor 17, Stone Bridge 10
Leland Gordon: Lake Taylor 21, Stone Bridge 18
Kevin Askeland: Lake Taylor 28, Stone Bridge 7
Steve Montoya: Stone Bridge 21, Lake Taylor 7
