THE 110
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EHS vs. WFS
On Nov. 13, students, parents, and friends of Episcopal High School and Woodberry Forest School traveled to Orange,Va., to witness the 110th contest between these school’s football teams, one of the nation’s oldest continuous high school rivalries. Despite a tremendous effort put forth by Episcopal’s varsity football team, Woodberry won the game 29-17. Woodberry scored 10 points late in what proved to be yet another exciting game in the 110-year rivalry. Connor Gallegos ’11 kicked a 37-yard field goal on the first drive of the day. The Maroon was down 12-3 at halftime, but Alex Henry ’11 scored midway through the third quarter on a power run over the left side to pull Episcopal within two points. Unfortunately, Woodberry returned the ensuing kickoff 80 yards, moving the score to 19-10. Episcopal’s defense later forced a Woodberry punt, and Jack Blaine ’12 broke free and blocked it. Buck Armstrong ’12 scooped up the ball and raced 30 yards, dragging Woodberry’s best tackler the last five yards into the end zone for a score. Gallegos added his second extra point of the day to make the score 19-17 as the game entered the fourth quarter. Johnny Bond ’12 led all rushers with 42 yards on 10 carries, while Austin deButts ’12 caught five balls for 45 yards to lead Episcopal’s offense. Episcopal’s defense was led by Armstrong with 10 tackles, a blocked field goal, and a blocked extra point. Bond and Adam Lynne ’12 were both in on nine tackles; Tier Gibbons ’11 added eight tackles, and Chris Wasden ’12 and Blaine each notched seven tackles in the game. “I know I speak for all of the coaches when I say how much we enjoyed coaching this group of young men,” said Head Coach Mark Gowin. “They showed tremendous improvement as a team over the course of the season, and we are very proud of each and every member. Thanks to the faculty, parents, alumni, Cheerleaders, and especially our student body for your tremendous support!” n
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Right: Connor Gallegos ’11 brought a strong kicking game to the final performance of his EHS football career, scoring a field goal on the first drive of the day and two extra points in the game.