by Scotty Blackwell
In head coach John Ware’s first home-outing, the Lakeside Warriors showed up and showed out in front of a packed Warriors Stadium, bringing home a 46-20 win over Lasalle. The home team fans were getting ready for some Friday night football action when suddenly every head jolted upward in amazement to see a sky-diver carrying the game ball and thankfully geared-up with a working parachute. At 6:52pm, he hit his mark at the 50 yard line and presented the ball to the head official…the fans went crazy! And so the action began…
Lakeside wins the toss and, on the first play from scrimmage, light up the scoreboard. Taron Riley screams through a massive offensive line hole, untouched, for 74 yards keeping the energy level through the roof. A little trouble on the point after, and Lakeside takes an early 6-0 lead. Then comes the defense, which showed up big time on Friday night led by senior linebacker, Coco Evans. Lasalle didn’t last long and had to punt it away. Then came some old-school football…Kan’t-stop-Kentravion Miller imposed his will all night long. Head down, north-south, eating up yardage, great football. After a few plays, Kentravion is in the end-zone for 6, and after a quarter of play, Warriors are on top 12-0.
The 2nd quarter is more of the same. The Lasalle Tigers are desperately trying to get a drive going but to no avail. Taron Riley breaks free on a monster run for a TD, however the celebration didn’t last long due to an offensive holding call. So the touchdown comes off the board. The Warrior fans barely took their seats when Junior quarterback Brock Case connects with wingback James Maxie for a 40 yard plus six. With a good PAT, the count reads 19-0. The game seemed to be getting a bit out of hand, when a mere :20 seconds later, Lasalle junior, Tuff Street blazes past the Warriors defense and scores. With a name like Tuff Street, you’re either a rodeo man or a football player…or both. I can definitely say, Tuff is a good football player. He was the only life shown from the Lasalle Tigers on Friday night. If you’re keeping count, its 19-6, Lakeside. The 2nd quarter was an exciting one. James Maxie scores another touchdown. Tuff Street runs the ensuing kick-off back for points. Kan’t-stop Kentravion mows down the competition for six more. Eli Santelices goes up way-high and intercepts Lasalle’s hopeful drive. Lakeside, then, immediately gives it back to the Tigers with a fumble, and phew!! Halftime. 33-14, Warriors on top.
The 3rd wasn’t that action packed. Some great runs by our dynamic backfield, Taron and Kentravion, but no one could break the plane. But the air is good and the fans are excited…it’s Friday night in the holler, y’all!
Kentravion wastes no time in the 4th quarter to leave his mark, well, he takes about 3 seconds. He runs the ball in from about 2 yards to increase the score to 39-14. A few series later and Taron was ready to get back in the action, so he goes in for another score. The game ends shortly after Tuff Street, breaks free for another good run and the final horn sounds. Lakeside wins big, 46-22.
It was a great Friday night under the lights. Coach Ware has the Warriors looking like a new team. They look disciplined and knowledgeable, not to mention aggressive. The future looks bright in Sibley, LA. Before everyone left the field the Lakeside Alma Mater was sung, loudly. The football times may be a’changin in the ol’ holler by the lake, I’ll be back in a week to see it happen again. It’s a great day to be a Warrior!
