By Shawn White

The battle of Lake Bistineau teams took place at Ringgold and the Lakeside Warriors (7-1) came in with a chip on their shoulder after their first loss the previous week.  The Warriors wiped out Ringgold 58-20 on Friday night.  

Lakeside burned up the field at Ringgold (3-5) rushing for over 450 yards on Friday night.  Taron Riley had 13 carries for 205 yards and three touchdowns.  Kentravion Miller also had a strong night with 15 carries for 149 yards and two touchdowns.  James Maxie also added another Warrior rushing touchdown.  Brock Case also took the quarterback keeper to the end zone.  

Brock Case went 10-for-15 with 115 yards and two touchdown passes.  Eli Santelices was the top target with a 1 reception for 40 yards.  Trevor Tharpe added a touchdown reception.  

The defense kept the Redskins in check as Santelices and Collin Walker each snagged an interception.  

Lakeside’s first-round home playoff spot is looking stronger as they are sitting at No. 9 in the latest Geaux Preps.com power rankings.   The Warriors can’t win an outright district title but are still in the hunt for a shared District 3-2A title.  Lakeside will face two contenders shooting for the same goal in Winnfield and Mansfield in the remaining two weeks.  They will also need help from Winnfield next week to knock off Red River.  A Red River win will give the Bulldogs the outright district title.

The Warriors will travel over to Desoto Parish next week to take on the Mansfield Wolverines (4-4) on Friday night.