By Shawn White

The Lakeside Warriors (4-0) continued to roll and had their best start since 2005 with the road 55-20 win over Northwood-Lena (1-3).  The points are showing up on the scoreboard with the Warriors averaging 48.5 points per game.  

Lakeside piled on 426 yards in offense with 325 yards coming from the ground attack. 

The duo of Taron Riley and Kentravion Miller caged the Gators with both reaching over 100 yards rushing.  Riley had seven carries for 177 yards and two touchdowns.  Riley also brought a kickoff return to the house for 80-yard touchdown.  Miller had five carries for 103 yards and a touchdown.  

Eli Santelices scored on both sides of the ball rumbling 10 yards into the end zone on a run and recovered a fumble in the end zone for another six points.  Santelices also kicked 7-of-8 extra points.  

Brock Case was 3-for-4 passing for 101 yards.  Case had a quarterback keeper for a 40-yard touchdown.  Case’s top target was James Maxie with two  receptions for 

Lakeside also had a touchdown from Eric Jones.  

Defense also was strong as Bryce Parker led the Warriors with 6.5 tackles including two tackles for loss.  

The Warrior’s schedule is about to get stronger and Coach John Ware realizes the start is about to be challenged.  “We played well again but our schedule is about to get a lot tougher,” Ware said. “Our seniors have been great leaders this year.  They deserve all the credit for this start.  This week is homecoming and will be our biggest test so far this year.  Montgomery has 14 seniors starters and play very well.”

A win by the Warriors this Friday night will match the best start from the 2005 team which started 5-0 on its way to a 7-3 record. Homecoming festivities for Lakeside will begin at 9 am on Friday with the Parade at Lakeside.  The junior high court presentation will take place at 6:15 pm.  Kickoff against the Montgomery Tigers (2-2) at 7 p.m.