Wantagh and Hewlett kicked off the opening round of the high school football playoffs Friday.
The Bulldogs bit first, capping their opening drive with a touchdown on 4th and 1 to make it 7-0. But that lead lasted all of two plays when Mark Maniet found a seam to rush 47 yards to the house to make it 7-7.
A Tyler Martini touchdown gave Wantagh the lead before the Warriors defeated Hewlett 54-13.