West Bloomfield defeats Belleville 35-34 in (2OT) to advance to state final

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West Bloomfield junior Jaydan Montgomery (37) celebrates after the Lakers defeated Belleville 35-34 in double overtime of a state football semi-final game at Belleville on Saturday,  Jan. 16, 2021.
West Bloomfield junior Jaydan Montgomery (37) celebrates after the Lakers defeated Belleville 35-34 in double overtime of a state football semi-final game at Belleville on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.
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Belleville senior running back Cameron Jones (15) looks on after the Tigers lost in double overtime.
Belleville senior running back Cameron Jones (15) looks on after the Tigers lost in double overtime.
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West Bloomfield celebrates their win against Belleville in double overtime, 35-34, at Belleville.
West Bloomfield celebrates their win against Belleville in double overtime, 35-34, at Belleville.
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West Bloomfield head coach Ron Bellamy comforts Belleville senior lineman Damon Payne after the game.
West Bloomfield head coach Ron Bellamy comforts Belleville senior lineman Damon Payne after the game.
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West Bloomfield senior quarterback Alex Short (9) smiles after the Lakers beat Belleville in double overtime, 35-34.
West Bloomfield senior quarterback Alex Short (9) smiles after the Lakers beat Belleville in double overtime, 35-34.
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West Bloomfield sophomore Blake Nelson, left, junior Zaevion Marshall (18) and sophomore Trent Allison, right, embrace after defeating Belleville in double overtime, 35-34.
West Bloomfield sophomore Blake Nelson, left, junior Zaevion Marshall (18) and sophomore Trent Allison, right, embrace after defeating Belleville in double overtime, 35-34.
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Belleville senior quarterback Christian Dhue-Reid (1) looks to pass during the second quarter.
Belleville senior quarterback Christian Dhue-Reid (1) looks to pass during the second quarter.
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West Bloomfield junior running back Dillon Tatum (5) runs the ball against Belleville during the first quarter.
West Bloomfield junior running back Dillon Tatum (5) runs the ball against Belleville during the first quarter.
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West Bloomfield senior linebacker Jordan Hoskins (10) celebrates a turnover during the second quarter.
West Bloomfield senior linebacker Jordan Hoskins (10) celebrates a turnover during the second quarter.
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West Bloomfield senior Alex Short (9) runs the ball against Belleville.
West Bloomfield senior Alex Short (9) runs the ball against Belleville.
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West Bloomfield senior free safety Gavin Hardeman (11) tackles Belleville junior wide receiver Deshaun Lee (3) during the second quarter.
West Bloomfield senior free safety Gavin Hardeman (11) tackles Belleville junior wide receiver Deshaun Lee (3) during the second quarter.
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Belleville freshman wide receiver Kevin Simes (9) scores a touchdown against West Bloomfield senior defensive back Grant Lenton (14) and senior free safety Gavin Hardeman (11) during the fourth quarter.
Belleville freshman wide receiver Kevin Simes (9) scores a touchdown against West Bloomfield senior defensive back Grant Lenton (14) and senior free safety Gavin Hardeman (11) during the fourth quarter.
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Belleville junior wide receiver Tyree Lockett (5) can't pull in this pass while being covered by West Bloomfield senior Grant Lenton (14) during the third quarter.
Belleville junior wide receiver Tyree Lockett (5) can't pull in this pass while being covered by West Bloomfield senior Grant Lenton (14) during the third quarter.
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Belleville senior running back Kobe Langford (24) runs the ball during the third quarter.
Belleville senior running back Kobe Langford (24) runs the ball during the third quarter.
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Belleville head coach Jermain Crowell looks on during the third quarter.
Belleville head coach Jermain Crowell looks on during the third quarter.
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West Bloomfield senior Donovan Edwards (6) runs the ball during the second quarter.
West Bloomfield senior Donovan Edwards (6) runs the ball during the second quarter.
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West Bloomfield senior defensive back Quinn Davis (20) and senior linebacker Jordan Hoskins (10) tackle Belleville senior running back Cameron Jones (15) during the third quarter.
West Bloomfield senior defensive back Quinn Davis (20) and senior linebacker Jordan Hoskins (10) tackle Belleville senior running back Cameron Jones (15) during the third quarter.
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Belleville senior running back Cameron Jones (15) runs a touchdown during the third quarter.
Belleville senior running back Cameron Jones (15) runs a touchdown during the third quarter.
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West Bloomfield junior running back Dillon Tatum (5) runs the ball against Belleville during the first quarter.
West Bloomfield junior running back Dillon Tatum (5) runs the ball against Belleville during the first quarter.
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West Bloomfield senior Donovan Edwards (6) runs the ball during the fourth quarter.
West Bloomfield senior Donovan Edwards (6) runs the ball during the fourth quarter.
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Belleville senior linebacker Ahzahnn Bryd celebrates a fumble recovery during the second quarter.
Belleville senior linebacker Ahzahnn Bryd celebrates a fumble recovery during the second quarter.
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Belleville senior running back Cameron Jones (15) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.
Belleville senior running back Cameron Jones (15) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.
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Belleville junior wide receiver Jeremiah Caldwell (2) catches a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter.
Belleville junior wide receiver Jeremiah Caldwell (2) catches a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter.
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Belleville junior wide receiver Jeremiah Caldwell (2) scores on a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter.
Belleville junior wide receiver Jeremiah Caldwell (2) scores on a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter.
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West Bloomfield senior quarterback Alex Short (9) runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
West Bloomfield senior quarterback Alex Short (9) runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
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West Bloomfield senior running back Donovan Edwards (6) hoists West Bloomfield senior quarterback Alex Short (9) in the air celebrating a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
West Bloomfield senior running back Donovan Edwards (6) hoists West Bloomfield senior quarterback Alex Short (9) in the air celebrating a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
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