Late Field Goal Powers Hayfield Over Madison

In its third game of the season Friday night, Madison High School football mounted a furious second half comeback only to lose to Hayfield 29-27 on a last second field goal.  

The Madison offense moved the ball steadily all night behind the precision passing of Dan Powers, who threw for 229 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tom House had another standout game with 7 catches for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. Madison also scored on a 1-yard run by Jacob Hall in the first quarter and a 4-yard reception by Evan Jacques in the third quarter.  

The Madison defense had trouble stopping the speedy Hayfield offense in the first half and gave up 26 points in the first two quarters. However, the coaches made some terrific adjustments at the half and the Madison defense shut down Hayfield in the second half.  

Madison tacklers swarmed the ball carrier on every play. Dan Schwab, Manny Momoh, Evan Jacquez, and Jordan Durham led the team in tackles. Momoh and Nick Hoy each recorded a sack and Durham, Denzell Henderson, and Alex Vargas had fumble recoveries.

Madison took the lead, 27-26, on a Powers to House 18-yard scoring pass with two minutes to play.  However, Hayfield mounted one last drive and scored the winning field goal with 9 seconds remaining.

Madison’s next game will be Friday at McLean.

STATS

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Final

Hayfield

14

12

0

3

29

Madison

7

6

7

7

27

H:  Touchdown
H:  Touchdown
M:  Hall, 1 run (Dorka kick)
H:  Touchdown (kick failed)
M:  House, 19 pass from Powers (kick failed)
H:  Touchdown (kick failed)
M:  Jacquez, 4 pass from Powers (Dorka kick)
M:  House, 18 pass from Powers (Dorka kick)
H:  FG 26

Team Stats                Madison         Hayfield
    Punts-Avg            3-41            4-32
    Penalties-Yds            7-60            6-50
    First Downs            16            16
    Fumbles-Lost            0-0            4-3

-Nick Dorka