By Scotty Blackwell
“The stars at night are big and bright [*clap *clap *clap *clap] deep in the heart of Sibley!” Well, the lights weren’t too bright Friday night for Coach Ware’s new and improved Lakeside Warriors in a huge blowout win against the struggling Plain Dealing Lions. The only thing the opposition won tonight was the coin toss and it was downhill from there. In front of an overflow crowd that featured cheerleaders of all ages from Lakeside JH and Central Elementary, the Warriors improved to 3-0, giving the scoreboard one heck of a work out.
On the first play from scrimmage the Lakeside fans were on their feet because Eli Santelices left every Lion wiping turf pellets off their faces. With just seconds into the ballgame, Warriors lead 7-0. A few plays into the ensuing Plain Dealing drive, Warrior Taron Riley shows off his vertical leap and snags an interception, setting up a James Maxie touchdown on the very next play. Warriors up 14-0 at the 8:40 mark in the 1st. A dominant stand by a stout Lakeside defense sees a quick three and out and the offense takes over again. If you blinked you missed it…yep, that quickly, QB Brock Case connects with Eli Santelices for a 34 yard rocket to improve to 21-0. Not much to report on the Lions’ offensive drive and the ball goes back to Lakeside. Brock Case wanted more attention and takes off for 35 yards and as soon as the chains could get moved downfield, he delivers a dart to Trevor Tharpe for six more. The PAT was no good this time and the score stands at 27-0. The first quarter seemed to never end, especially for Plain Dealing. Kan’t-stop-Kentravion Miller bull-dozed his way down the field for another impressive Lakeside touchdown. I’m not a stat-keeper but I think that was his only touch this entire game, but he made it count. The Warriors’ defense was up again and continued to dominate. Senior Coco Evans spent his birthday on Friday night blowing out the candles on the Plain Dealing Lions’ offense. He scoops up a fumble and runs it back for a touchdown. The horn finally sounds, ending the 1st quarter and the Warriors look untouchable, posting a score of 41-0.
In the 2nd quarter, Coach Ware decides to give the fans a glimpse into the future and sends out the second-string. However, these boys played as if they were starters and kept the shutout alive. Levi Bogdan and James Roberson continued to light up the scoreboard. Soon-to-be top dawgs in the holler, Peyton Campbell and Gage Williams raised some eyebrows with big time defensive plays.
As the halftime buzzer rang and the Warriors retreated to the “Ware”house for a short break, the huge crowd was entertained by a host of cheerleaders of all ages. There were smiles and high-fives everywhere, and the FFA cheeseburgers had the perfect amount of Tony’s seasoning. Man, I love Friday nights!
These Lakeside Warriors look really good. They are playing some aggressive, well-disciplined football. The coaching squad looks in sync. And the scoreboard reflects it. Tonight was a great night at Lakeside as the Warriors shutout the Lions 62-0. Let’s keep up the momentum. I’m certain that next week’s opponent is already scouting you guys out!
Say it with me, “It’s a great day to be a Warrior!”