Goodwin's Kick Return For TD Seals Title Win
The Phoebus defense had a bend don't break strategy against Stone Bridge in the title game at Scott Stadium. Although the Bulldogs could move the ball against the Phantoms, they managed to keep them from the endzone for the most part...
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - It certainly wasn't pretty by any stretch of the imagination, but the Phoebus Phantoms prevailed over the unexpected Stone Bridge Bulldogs to claim their third Division 5 state title in the last four years.
After leading 9-3 at halftime, the Phantoms opened up the second half with a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Colby Goodwin. That proved to be the only score of the second half, but it was enough to hold the Bulldogs off for a 15-10 win.
The Bulldogs started the game with the ball on their own 45-yard line. Runningback Marcus Harris immediately began making his impact, carrying the offense down all the day to inside the Phantoms' 35-yard line. However, on 3rd down and 7, quarterback Brian Rody was forced to drop back under intense pressure. He let go of the ball, and cornerback Dontrell Jones returned it 65 yards to the Bulldogs' 10-yard line.
