Morgan's explosive run

Woodlawn junior DJ Morgan scored four touchdowns and ran for 261 yards in Woodlawn's 54-6 win against Bowen

“I'm smaller, so everyone looks down on me, so I just work”

Morgan's game stats

Morgan achieved all his damage on just eight carries, including three 50+ yard touchdowns

Morgan's impact

Morgan's 83-yard run in the third quarter started the running clock and sealed the victory

Coach's praise

Woodlawn coach Jacob Engleton called Morgan a premier player with 'so much heart' and 'one of the hardest hitters'

Morgan's mindset

Morgan said he works hard despite being smaller and feeling everyone looks down on him

“I'm smaller, so everyone looks down on me, so I just work”

Team context

Woodlawn (4-1, 2-0 White South) went undefeated last season in the Blue Division

Bowen's struggle

Bowen managed just 39 rushing yards and eight passing yards in the game

Defensive standout

Senior lineman Yamari Crowder dominated on defense for Woodlawn

“I didn't feel like getting blocked today, so I didn't get blocked”

State playoff hopes

Woodlawn needs to finish first in the White South or second and beat a Red Division team to qualify for state playoffs

Coach's perspective

Engleton said the 69-0 loss to Brother Rice helped Woodlawn refocus and see the level they need to reach