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K.C. Spears, TyRek Spikes help Winton Woods stun La Salle, 42-25

Going into the Division II, Region 8 semifinals, Winton Woods running back K.C. Spears had run for only three touchdowns all season.

The junior made up for lost time in a big way Friday night at Lakota East, finding the end zone five times to lead Winton Woods past La Salle, 42-25. 

Spears, who did not register a carry in Winton Woods' 31-21 second-round win over Kings, turned in a career night with 174 yards on just nine attempts. 

"It was just my night," Spears said. "I'm thankful to my O-line, they were helping me get to the edge, and all of my receivers for the great blocking on the edge to help me do what I was able to do. It was a blessing and I thank God." 

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Spears helped put the finishing touches on a convincing Winton Woods' victory in the second half, running for a 36-yard touchdown with a 1:08 left in the third quarter to give the Warriors a 28-10 lead.

Winton Woods running back Tyrek Spikes (22) runs with the ball against La Salle in the first half at Lakota East High School. Nov. 12, 2021

After La Salle seized the momentum with a quick scoring drive to trim the deficit back to 11, Winton Woods was pinned at its own 5-yard line after consecutive penalties. Instead of churning precious clock with a steady drive, Winton Woods dialed up a home run, as Spears took a sweep for a 95-yard touchdown run that all but wrapped up the win.

Down the stretch, Spears did it other ways, too. He had a 63-yard punt late in the fourth quarter that pinned La Salle at its own 8-yard line, then was the lead blocker when Tai'je Frazier reversed field for a 14-yard touchdown with 3:36 to cap the game's scoring and send the Winton Woods' sideline into full-on celebration mode. 

Winton Woods wide receiver Tra'mar Harris (82) runs with the ball against La Salle defensive back Deyor Brumfield (32) in the first half at Lakota East High School. Nov. 12, 2021

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"There might not be a more versatile young man around than K.C. Spears," first-year Winton Woods head coach Chad Murphy said. "I'm not sure there's a better young man around. He's a phenomenal kid, a phenomenal football player and can just do it all."   


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