Aromire Headed To VT In January

Just one game remains between H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.) and a third straight Turkey Bowl title. Woodson downed Coolidge in semifinal action last week and will meet Ballou, a team it defeated in the regular season, in the Thanksgiving Day DCIAA championship game.

“A lot of people doubted us earlier this season, had us ranked lower than Ballou and Dunbar,” said Woodson senior defensive back Adeboye Aromire, who was part of the 2010 title squad. “We try not to pay attention to that stuff, but we have been hungry the whole season to get respect.

“Right now, it doesn’t feel like we’ve accomplished a great feat just by making the Turkey Bowl. Ultimately, our goal is to 3-peat. We’re not excited now. We’re going to buckle down and go for the win.”

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