Watertown High advances in MIAA football playoffs

Deon Smith runs for three TDs in 34-18 win; Watertown to play Newburyport at Victory Field on Friday night, Nov. 4

Edward Ferrerira (1) flies in to make a tackle during Watertown High’s 34-18 win over Austin Prep on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.

Alexis Caira, Raider Times staff

Deon Smith ran for three touchdowns as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday night, Oct. 28, 2016.

With the win, the top-seeded Raiders (7-1) advanced in the MIAA Division 3 North playoffs. Watertown will stay at Victory Field and host Newburyport on Friday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m.

Newburyport (3-4), the No. 4 seed, advanced with a 21-17 win over Pentucket.

Edward Ferrerira (1) flies in to make a tackle during Watertown High's 34-18 win over Austin Prep on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Edward Ferrerira (1) flies in to make a tackle during Watertown High’s 34-18 win over Austin Prep on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
The Raiders cheer squad was on hand at Victory Field as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
The Raiders cheer squad was on hand at Victory Field as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Gabe Cimino (27), Vasken Kebabjian (9), and Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Gabe Cimino (27), Vasken Kebabjian (9), and Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Conor Kennelly (28) kicks off after after the Raiders scores in the second quarter. Watertown High defeated Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Conor Kennelly (28) kicks off after after the Raiders scores in the second quarter. Watertown High defeated Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Fans at Victory Field were already dressed for Halloween as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Fans at Victory Field were already dressed for Halloween as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Vasken Kebabjian (9) and Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Vasken Kebabjian (9) and Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Fans at Victory Field try to stay warm while as Watertown High beats Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Fans at Victory Field try to stay warm while as Watertown High beats Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Isaac Huff (5) and Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Isaac Huff (5) and Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, at Victory Field to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
The Raiders cheer squad was on hand at Victory Field as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
The Raiders cheer squad was on hand at Victory Field as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Fans at Victory Field were already dressed for Halloween as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.
Raider Times photo / Alexis Caira
Fans at Victory Field were already dressed for Halloween as Watertown High beat Austin Prep, 34-18, on Friday Oct. 28, 2016, to advance in the MIAA Division 3 North football playoffs.

–Oct. 29, 2016–