# Woodlawn DJ Morgan scores 261 yards, 4 TDs

> Woodlawn junior DJ Morgan runs for 261 yards and 4 touchdowns in dominant win over Bowen
- Title: Woodlawn DJ Morgan scores 261 yards, 4 TDs · Chicago Sun-Times
- Summary: Woodlawn junior DJ Morgan runs for 261 yards and 4 touchdowns in dominant win over Bowen Woodlawn's DJ Morgan dominated with 261 rushing yards and 4…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/09/17/woodlawn-football-chicago-bowen-dj-morgan
- Published: 2026-09-18T03:30:07.052+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: woodlawn, dj morgan, bowen, high school football, running back, nfl, chicago, seahawks, seattle, catholic league, state playoffs, public league
## 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
## Key takeaway

Woodlawn's DJ Morgan dominated with 261 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns on just 8 carries