Westwood’s Stunning ‘Bird Bowl’ Triumph Seals a Season to Remember—But What Really Went Down?

When a player decides to light up the field like Steve Klein did, well, you want to sit up and take notice. This senior dynamo didn’t just lead Westwood to a solid win over River Dell — he essentially stamped their ticket to the top seed in the North Group 2 sectional playoffs. And with five touchdowns under his belt, his performance on October 24 wasn’t just impressive; it was a statement game in the Super Football Conference. Klein’s hustle was nothing short of electric—from long, blistering runs to clutch plays that kept the Cardinals’ momentum rolling. Meanwhile, River Dell’s senior quarterback Zion Yoon did his best to keep pace with three TDs on the board, but Westwood’s offensive juggernaut proved unstoppable. This game had all the flavors of a high-stakes playoff preview, with both teams showing sparks but only one leaving leaving the mark. Curious to catch all the action and finer details? LEARN MORE

ORADELL − Steve Klein and Westwood closed the regular season by likely securing the No. 1 overall seed in the North Group 2 sectional football playoffs.

Klein, a senior two-way standout, ran for five touchdowns and the Cardinals defeated River Dell, 40-21, on Oct. 24 in the Super Football Conference.

Klein, a Boston College commit, scored on first-half runs of 54 and 8 yards for a 21-7 halftime lead, and he scored on second-half runs of 83, 5 and 35 yards.

Sophomore quarterback Bruno Vega scored Westwood’s first TD on a 31-yard run and Klein ran for a 2-point conversion for an 8-0 lead at 8:30 of the first quarter.

River Dell senior quarterback Zion Yoon ran for three TDs. His 8-yard score in the first quarter pulled the Golden Hawks with 8-7, and he scored on second-half runs of 1 and 55 yards.