Game #4
South County Rallies Past West Springfield, 31-21, Behind Dylan's 325 Passing Yards
Stallions score 14 unanswered fourth-quarter points to win district opener and rebound from first defeat.
LORTON, Va. — Friday, September 25, 2026 — South County needed a response after suffering its first loss of the season. Quarterback M. Dylan and running back A. Amare provided one Friday night, helping the Stallions rally past West Springfield, 31-21, in a district football matchup.
Dylan completed 22 of 31 passes for 325 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, while Amare rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.
The victory improved South County to 3-1 and marked a return to the offensive production that had defined its first two games.
West Springfield struck first, scoring seven points in the opening quarter while holding the Stallions scoreless.
South County responded with 10 points in the second period to take a 10-7 halftime lead.
The Spartans answered after halftime, scoring 14 third-quarter points to move ahead 21-17 entering the final period.
But the Stallions took control when it mattered most.
South County scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter while holding West Springfield scoreless, turning a four-point deficit into a 10-point victory.
Dylan's 325 passing yards represented his second 300-yard performance of the season.
Receiver E. Jaylin emerged as a major contributor, catching six passes for 114 yards and a touchdown.
Amare provided balance with his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season, averaging more than seven yards per carry.
West Springfield quarterback I. Owens completed nine of 14 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown. Owens also rushed for 55 yards and a score.
Receiver E. Graumann caught five passes for 109 yards and a touchdown.
Despite those performances, West Springfield could not contain South County's offense in the final quarter.
The Spartans fell to 3-2, while the Stallions moved to 3-1.
South County will next host Fairfax on October 2 as district competition continues.
DMV Gridiron Takeaway: South County demonstrated resilience in its first game following the Highland Springs loss. Dylan's 325 passing yards, Amare's 110 rushing yards and a 14-point fourth quarter helped the Stallions secure an important district victory.
Final Score: South County 31, West Springfield 21
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| ---------------- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ----- |
| West Springfield | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 21 |
| South County | 0 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
Top Performers
- M. Dylan, QB: 22-of-31 passing, 325 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- A. Amare, RB: 15 carries, 110 rushing yards, 1 touchdown.
- E. Jaylin, WR: 6 receptions, 114 yards, 1 touchdown.
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