Right after the conclusion of the state flag football third-place game on Saturday afternoon, Willowbrook gathered for its final post-game meeting of the historic season.

Squarely at the 50-yard line, in the middle of the massive blue “W” with black trim, the Warriors were intently listening to their coaches talk about the positives of the season. Nearly every coach also infused the returning players with a dose of motivation for next season.

A year after losing in the state quarterfinals, the Warriors took a step further by reaching the third-place game on Saturday.

Getting an opportunity to play on their home field, the Warriors atoned for a tough loss in the semifinals to Young, bouncing back with an impressive 30-0 victory over Perspectives in the third-place game.

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