Woodland Hills roster was bolstered by the pre-season transfers of Lamar Mason (Pittsburgh Central Catholic) and Rob Gronkowski (Williamsville, N.Y.). The Gators of Gateway are a young team this year and the Wolverines were picked by some as a potential contender for a state championship. The game on Friday night also featured two of the WPIAL's top coaches. For Wood land Hills you have a living legend in George Novak and for Gateway you have one of the state's brightest young stars in former Penn State wide receiver Terry Smith.
Gateway twice drove inside the Wolverines five-yard line, but came up short as the Wolverines piled up 290 yards on the ground and pulled out a 21-0 victory at Pete Antimarino stadium in front of a packed house.
The Wolverines were led by the RB-QB tandem of Marcel Farrish and Vondre Griffin. Farrish ran for 100 yards a two touchdowns and Griffin added 134 yards and one score. The Wolverines were aided by five Gator turnovers including three interceptions and two fumbles. Senior safety Rontez Miles led the way with two picks. Brandon Watters picked off another pass and returned it 100-yards for a touchdown, but it was negated by a penalty.
The lone bright spot once again for the Gators was talented junior Cameron Saddler as he ran for 133 yards on the evening.
The Turquoise Wolverine helmet and the gold flaked Gator lid.
Gateway head coach Terry Smith keeps a watchful eye on his team during pre-game.
Injured Pittsburgh freshman and former Gator Dan Loheyde takes in the action.
North Carolina recruit Mike Dykes receives an inspirational address from Woody High line coach Tim Bostard.
Gateway junior Shayne Hale eyes up the competition.
Rontez Miles makes an over-the-shoulder catch during pre-game.
Rob Gronkowski looks to be in awe of the more than 8,000 fans who packed the stadium.
The Wolverines come out fired up and ready to roll.
There was no stopping the Wolverine offense.
Marcel Farrish takes the hand-off.
Farrish avoids Penn State recruit Jon Ditto on his way to the end-zone.
Woody High coaching legend George Novak watches his team in action.
Gronkowski was a factor on offense and defense for the Wolverines.
Gateway sophomore Dorian Bell fumbles deep inside Wolverine territory.
Lamar Mason returns the Bell fumble deep inside Gators territory.
Ditto has a jump ball knocked out of his grasp.
Ditto exacts his revenge two plays later.
On Gateway's next possession Rontez Miles outleaps the 6-4 Ditto for and interception to seal the Gators fate.
Brandon Watters was on lock-down mode. Watters had a 100-yard interception return called back due to a penalty.
Devan Johnson played a big role in the Wolverines victory.
Brothers Rontez Miles and Vondre Griffin were the stars of the evening for Woodland Hills.