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Article: FIELD GOAL IN SECOND OVERTIME FOILS WESTERN BRANCH'S STATE-TITLE QUEST.(SPORTS)

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The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
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December 8, 2002
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Byline: LARRY RUBAMA THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

VIENNA, VA. -- Western Branch's motto this season was Richmond or bust.

The Bruins were determined to go to the University of Richmond, site of the Group AAA Division 6 state finals.

But those hopes were dashed Saturday when Oakton's Matt Lewis kicked a 27-yard field in the second overtime to lift the Cougars past the Bruins 17-14 in the state semifinals at Oakton High School.

The Cougars play C.D. Hylton, which beat Thomas Dale 22-8, in next Saturday's Group AAA Division 6 state championship game.

"It's heartbreaking for them,'' Western Branch coach Lew Johnston said of his players. ...

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