Roundin’ up the Raiders

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Anthony Tarango, Co- Editor
November 22, 2011
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Lakeview Centennial came back from the bye week consumed with sorrow over the huge loses against Garland and South Garland, because those particular games compromised their spot in the playoffs. With their playoff dreams crushed, LC faced their possible demise against the Raiders Friday night.

It was just another day for football at LC. The hallways were content with patriot spirit, as the blue Lakeview Centennial shirts out glowed every student present. Everyone, from Minutemen to band members, were dressed up and ready to go. With determined to get the crowd pumped up while having fun. 

“After the pep rally I was happy as can be!” excited junior Color Guard member, Gisselle Garcia said. “I am ready for the team to beat North tonight.”

Everyone knew that this game was important, because LC wanted to keep the Raiders with no wins and all loses. In the first half, the raiders were determined to not go down easily, however, the Patriots weren’t either and both teams kept each other at a stand still until halftime.

“This is a very intense game,” senior James Duke said. “I can’t wait to see what happens after halftime.”

Both teams were ready to lay it out all on the field after halftime. The Raiders scored first with Dai’Qwan Washington running for an 81-yard touchdown. The Patriots would answer back by shutting him down for the rest of the night. Lakeview would deliver a 2 yard touchdown from Styles Winston to keep the game tied. Before the 3^rd quarter was over, the Raiders would take the lead with a 38 yard field goal to make the score 10-7.

“I was frightened thinking the raiders were going to win,” varsity Cheerleader Elizabeth Allen said. “But then I thought how bad the boys wanted it and how they beat Naaman, so I regained faith in the team and just knew they were going to win!”

 A minute into the final quarter, Denton Edwards would connect with Jarvis Baxter for a 44 yard touchdown pass that would reclaim the lead. The Patriot defense would keep the Raiders from scoring anymore for the rest of the night and the Patriots win it 14-10.

“This was the first game I went to that we won so it was so much fun,” junior Elisabet Azpiolea commented.

A win from the Raiders was exactly what Lakeview need to boost their confidence into the final game of the season against Rowlett. Maybe next year Lakeview will shine their helmets into the playoff picture once again.