Xs & Os: Dennis-Yarmouth Gets Bobby Evans into Space in D5 Final

By John Sarianides (@xnojoe)

FOXBOROUGH - Dennis-Yarmouth beat West Springfield, 37-7, in the Division 5 state championship thanks to a potent spread offensive attack.

Dolphins running back Bobby Evans led the way rushing with 131 yards on 15 carries. Evans scored two rushing touchdowns and also returned an interception for a score.

PHOTO GALLERY: Dennis-Yarmouth vs West Springfield at Gillette

Photos By Brendan Hall (@BHallUFA)

You can check out a a full recap of Dennis-Yarmouth's Division 5 state championship win over West Springfield here, but now enjoy these shots from our Brendan Hall.

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Dennis-Yarmouth Rolls Past West Springfield for Division 5 State Championship

By Matt Feld (@mattyfeld612)

FOXBOROUGH - Dennis-Yarmouth quarterback Jacob McCarthy grew up as part of The Lagoon. Now, as a senior, he has brought them home a title.

McCarthy went 14-of-22 for 167 yards and two touchdowns as the Dolphins defeated West Springfield, 37-7, to claim the Division 5 Super Bowl title on Saturday afternoon at Gillette Stadium.

Dolphins two-way sensation Bobby Evans totaled three touchdowns, two on the ground and one via a 29-yard pick-six.

While residing in Division 5, the Dolphins certainly looked like a Top 10-team statewide all season long. The win on Saturday capped off a perfect 13-0 season in which Dennis-Yarmouth outscored its opponents by a staggering 523-146 mark.

McCarthy reflected on being a part of the Dolphins notorious fan section, the Lagoon, when D-Y won their last Super Bowl in 2011, only to now raise a banner a senior captain.

Previewing the MIAA State Football Championships: Divisions 5 & 6

Dennis-Yarmouth's explosive offense will try to keep pace with West Springfield and stud running back Vaunell Hill.

By Tom Joyce (@TomJoyceSports)

We've already looked at Friday night's games at Gillette (Divisions 2 and 3), and previewed the D4 and D7 title games yesterday. Now, our Tom Joyce looks at two of the more intriguing matchups featuring teams from the Central and Western part of the state.

West Springfield Keeps Rolling, Takes Care of Longmeadow in D5 West Final

By John McGuirk (@Patsfan1313)

HOLYOKE — Who else but Vaunell Hill?

With West Springfield clinging to a meer three point lead just a handful of minutes into the third quarter, the Terriers turned to their top running back to become the difference maker. 

Hill's 68 yard dash down the left sideline midway through the quarter gave West Side the added cushion it was seeking as they proceeded to leave Longmeadow in its rearview in the form of a 42-18 victory during in Friday night's Division 5 sectional final held at Roberts Stadium.

Springfield Central Pulls Away from West Springfield in Battle of WMass Powers

Springfield Central quarterback Aaron Moses-Williams led Central with four touchdown passes.

By Ethan Winter (@EWints)

SPRINGFIELD - After two losses against two very tough opponents to open up their 2017 season, the Springfield Central Golden Eagles finally got in the win column with a 44-27 victory over the rival West Springfield Terriers.

In the unquestioned top game of the week in Western Mass, the top two teams in the region battled it out on the campus of Springfield Central High School. It did not disappoint.