Here is Brantley's Preview...
#3 Yorktown Patriots (11-1) vs. #1 Westfield Bulldogs (12-0)....
While Yorktown looks to push further into the playoffs than ever before, Westfield is trying to regain the Class 6 crown they lost last season.
The dark horse pick for Region 6D, Yorktown has not disappointed in postseason play. After giving up a surprising 23 points to George Marshall, the Patriots returned to usual form to beat James Madison 25-10. Though defense has been crucial to the success of Yorktown (7.9 points allowed/game), the offense is certainly more than capable of production. Senior QB Grant Wilson has shown himself to be highly effective under center, passing for over 2,400 yards and 22 TD against 3 interceptions. That was enough to earn him Liberty District Offensive Player of the Year honors for the second time.
While he has yet to play a poor game this season, Wilson has often been overlooked in the Northern Virginia quarterback scene; a great performance, let alone a win, against Westfield could change all that in a heartbeat.
Westfield has returned to Championship form, which is unsurprising considering their stunning loss in the 2018 playoffs can certainly be attributed (at least in part) to the loss of QB Noah Kim due to injury. As good as ever, the future Michigan State Spartan has amassed over 2,000 passing yards and 25 touchdowns – all in spite of the fact that his offense often takes over with great field position. Kim received Concorde District Offensive Player of the Year honors. The Bulldogs have also seen a glimpse of their offensive future in the form of RB Mikall LeGall, who has gained 894 rushing yards and scored 23 rushing touchdowns as a sophomore.
In last year’s playoffs, Westfield won the meeting between these schools, beating Yorktown 49-6 in the opening round. This Patriots squad, though, is a much different team than they were last season. Westfield is the favorite to win the Class 6 State Championship at this point, but Yorktown should challenge them this week.
Brantley's Prediction: Yorktown 17, Westfield 26
Matt Hatfield Says: Westfield 30-13
VHSL-Reference.com Says: Westfield 35-7
Coach Ed Young Says: Westfield 33-14