The Notre-Dame bound Watt will play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Jan. 3 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
“I watched the game last year, so it’s kind of cool to be a part of something so special,” Watt said. “To play for the U.S. Army and honor your country?every day they’re working hard, so it’s great to play for them.”
Watt sat out of Saturday’s game?a 28-14 Hilltoppers’ victory?as a precautionary measure after he suffered a sprained right ankle against Downers Grove North in a Week 7 victory. He is expected to play in No. 8 Glenbard West’s regular-season finale at No. 7 Hinsdale Central on Friday.
“It was a little disappointing (not playing), but it was good to get a win,” Watt said. “Winning this game allows our team to be back here at Duchon (Field) for the playoffs, so I’m going to get another opportunity to play on this field again. I want to be healthy for next week. That’s a big game coming up against Hinsdale.”
Records: Glenbard West 8-0, 5-0 West Suburban Silver; Lyons Township 3-5, 2-3.
Summary: Running back Bryant Venson opened the game with a 65-yard touchdown run for Glenbard West, then sealed the victory with a 95-yard kickoff return for another score with 1:06 left in the third quarter. West overcame 12 offensive penalties, two of which nullified touchdowns. Glenbard West lineman Chris Watt did not play because of a sprained right ankle. The loss eliminates Lyons from playoff consideration for the first time in seven years.
Top performers: Glenbard West?Venson 9 carries, 136 yards, TD; 95-yard kickoff return for TD; QB Chris Cochrane 7-for-12, 128 yards, 2 TDs; Jessie Condie 4 catches, 78 yards, TD; Kyle Krumweide 6 tackles, INT. Lyons Township?QB Ryan Mitchell 17-for-26, 130 yards, 2 TDs, INT; 14 carries, 82 yards.
Extra point: “I really didn’t think they were going to kick it to me, so I was bracing myself to block. I just saw the seam and I just ran,” said Venson, on his kickoff return for a touchdown.
SCORE BY QUARTERS
Glenbard West 7-7-14-0=28
Lyons Township 7-0-7-0=14