Winfield High School

WARRIORS MAKE HISTORY! WINFIELD ADVANCES WITH 28-21 PLAYOFF VICTORY OVER JOHN BURROUGHS The Winfield Warriors rose to the occasion Saturday, earning an exciting 28-21 victory over the John Burroughs Bombers in the opening round of the Class 3 District 3 Football Tournament! The victory marks a special milestone for the Winfield football program, as the Warriors have now advanced past the opening round of District play for just the second time in school history! The program's first such accomplishment came in 2018 with a victory over Veritas. Saturday's win adds another memorable chapter to Warrior football history and reflects the continued growth and progress of the program under Head Coach Cory Elmendorf. With their season on the line, the Warriors delivered a determined performance on both sides of the ball, securing back-to-back victories and improving their record to 5-5. More importantly, the win marks just the second playoff victory in Winfield football program history, making it a memorable milestone for the Warriors! Several Warriors stepped up with outstanding performances. Alexavier Bennett led the ground game, rushing for 100 yards on 13 carries and finding the end zone once. Dominic Yowell completed 12 of 15 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown pass to Krishaun Perkins. Yowell also added a rushing touchdown, while Josh Mallinckrodt contributed a rushing touchdown of his own. Defensively, Kayden Ash led the Warriors with an impressive 11 total tackles, recording eight solo tackles and three assists. When the game came down to its final moments, Noah Killion delivered the play that sealed the victory, recording an interception as time expired to secure the Warriors' advancement! The Warriors' playoff journey continues! NEXT UP: CLASS 3 DISTRICT 3 SEMIFINAL • Opponent: Normandy • Date: Friday, November 6 • Time: 7:00 PM • Location: Normandy High School The Warriors are moving on, and the excitement is building! Let's pack the stands, show our Warrior pride, and cheer Winfield on as they continue their postseason run!