Addison Trail entered its home tilt with Willowbrook on Friday night looking to vanquish a pair of droughts.

The visiting Warriors dominated the last decade of the West Suburban Gold Division rivalry, taking each contest since 2015.

In addition, the Blazers took the field on a crisp October evening in Addison looking to clinch an outright division title, their first since 2014.

Led by a smothering defense and potent rushing attack, Addison Trail (8-1, 6-0) dominated Willowbrook (5-4, 4-2) 35-0 on its way to a Gold Division title.

“Everyone doubted us,” said Blazers senior tailback Giovanni Ortiz. “No one trusted that AT was going to come up, but we did. [Credit] to the coaches, to the staff, to the linemen, everyone in this football program that supports. It’s a big thank you to them

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