The "Wall's" Peninsula Game of the Week - York 31, Warhill 13

In a change of pace, I'm deferring to my wife Elizabeth for this game summary from Friday night at Bailey Field in Yorktown. We have been tag-teaming on some games, and I hope that the double coverage has been beneficial for the players competing on the field. 

From recruit757.com  ---   http://www.recruit757.com/york-falcons-fly-warhill/

by Elizabeth McGrath, recruit757

York WR Adam Lytle (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757)

York Freshman QB Ramsey Hayyat and Company Swooped onto Bailey for Second Win

Contenders in the Bay Rivers district have noticed both a well-devised, well executed run-pass games from second-year coach Thad Wheeler and his Warhill Lions.   Statistically, the averages for completions, passes, and rushing yards have been superb against opponents.   Prominent playmakers on the Lions squad for the current season have been veterans Collin Bright, Ryan Creecy and Trevon Loftin.  Notable newcomer, freshman Noah Holmes, received a fair amount of praise for his performance in the season opener against Churchland.   The linebacker caught an 18-yard pass from Creecy.

The Lions assembled onto Bailey Field against an undefeated 1-0 York Falcons, seeking their first win.   An advice regarding nature came to mind in football matchups, particularly with longtime Falcon coach Doug Pereira’s game plans.  “Falcons are birds of prey and are therefore known for their incredible hunting skills and being a ruthless, dominant predator within their environment.”

First, the Lions pondered how to stop double-threat Devin Campbell.   On defense, the senior spearheaded a strong linebacking corps, and could intercept or return a punt and quickly score six points.   Offensively, he could carry the football on numerous touches for over 100 yards.   Quarterback Ramsey Hayyat in his debut against New Kent demonstrated his throwing abilities all over the field.  As for speed, he rushed 91 yards for a touchdown.  A freshman quarterback, disguised with the precision of Tom Brady, the speed of Nick Foles and the heroics of Peyton Manning at a Virginia High School League sanctioned game?

Methodically, the Falcons waited for their moment to play, as they deferred the ball to the Lions after winning the coin toss.   The first half of the Bay Rivers non-conference game belonged solely to York in triple statistics in total yards and first downs.    Hayyat, in his second start as varsity quarterback, threw a 44-yard pass to open WR Luke Gilbert for a touchdown.   York scored first in the game with a total of six.    After another scoreless series by Warhill, York received possession of the ball.   Again, QB Hayyat lobbed a pass to WR Adam Lytle recovered in the end zone.  Though wobbly in his hands from the 20-yard line, Lytle maintained the football to score another easy six points.

The second quarter marked an important milestone for Falcon’s quarterback Hayyat, as he threw three touchdowns in the first 12:30 of a high school game!   The third touchdown involved quick-thinking and schemes.   Hayyat faked a pass off and threw left to running back Da’Shaun Jones, who scored from ten yards out.   With the extra point missed, the game at 11 minutes on the clock was 18-0.

The young QB continued to score with rather original patterns.    The next was a running play, where Hayyat finessed through a gap and ran for 44 yards, fumbling at the two yard line.  Fortunately, teammate Adam Lytle recovered and secured a touchdown.  With less than eight minutes left of the first half, York was ahead by 24.

The Lions roared with their first score towards the end of the first half.  With 34 seconds left, Trey Drummond recovered a fumbled ball and dashed for 46 yards to the end zone, resulting in a touchdown.   Warhill was unsuccessful with their two-point conversation, ending the first half of the game with the score 24-6.

Devin Campbell made a diving score in the fourth quarter, adding another six to the Falcon’s total to 30.   The extra point from kicker Logan Weis was good, with over six and half minutes left in regulation.    With less than 30 seconds on the clock, Collin Bright rushed 20 yards to score a touchdown for the Warhill Lions.  With the extra point from kicker Fletcher Whalen, the Lions added seven more to their total, completing the game’s scoring.

After a successful night for the young Hayyat, he was injured on the long running play and replaced by junior Isaiah Hawkins.   He left the game with six of eight completed passes, for a total of 110 yards and three touchdowns.  For the evening, Bright, a senior at Warhill High, carried 23 times passes for 154 yards for the Lions.

York’s next game is at Bailey Field, hosting the Poquoson Islanders (3-0) on Friday, September 25. Warhill’s next game is also at home against the Smithfield Packers (1-2) on Friday.