The Lions suffered a difficult loss at the Viper Pit on Saturday, losing 20-6. The Lions had a tough time getting rolling until the 2nd half. The highlight of the game was a 40 yard touchdown run by Kaleb Sherman sprung by a Creighton Shirley block. Sherman lost his shoe on the play but scampered the distance “white socked.” Linebacker Cole Wheeler made an interception, and Robert Ross turned in a strong defensive performance at defensive back. Thanks to all of the parents who cheered through a cold morning, and special thanks to the assistant coaches for working as referees when the officials could not make it.
The Lions secured a tough win against Little Mill, 12-6. Connor Moore scored on a toss play in the first half after he and Grant Umberger helped march the Lions on a 50 yard drive. The two teams were knotted at 6-6 at halftime. Connor Moore had a spectacular game, specifically on defense, shutting down the Mustangs’ top receiver. The play of the game came on a 96 yard, school record breaking, touchdown run by Grant Umberger to establish the final lead. The defense blanked Little Mill in the second half. Special thanks to Mr. Fields and the band for firing up the end zone.
The Lions football team took a hard fought loss from a very tough Vickery Creek football team Tuesday, 34-24. The Lions got off to a slow start but came surging back on the first drive of the second half. The first score was set up by a 21 yard pass from Austin Harvey to Connor Moore who was stopped on the one yard line. Harvey plunged it in on a quarterback keep the following play, and Grant Umberger converted the 2 point conversion. Alex Andronica also made a spectacular reception from Austin Harvey for a 39 yard touchdown. Grant completed the two point conversion on a run. Late in the game, Grant Umberger took a pitch 63 yards to the house, and Wesley Bacastow scored the two point conversion. The Lions want to continue to thank the loyal fans, the mothers who help with the meals, Mr. Martin for filming the game, administration and staff for their support! Go Lions!
Lakeside suffered a tough home loss against an excellent Riverwatch team, 34-16 Tuesday. Alex Andronica made a spectacular kickoff return of 74 yards to open the second half. He was horse-collared shy of the goal line. Grant Umberger scored the next play on a toss as well as converted the two point conversion on a run up the middle. Grant Umberger scored again later in the 2nd half and also completed the two point conversion. Ryan Colangelo turned in a strong defensive performance. Special thanks to all the fans who were loud and supportive.
The Lions suffered another tough loss at Piney Grove on Tuesday evening, losing 21-6. The Lions spotted the Grizzlies 21 points in the first half before getting things going in the 2nd half. Turnovers proved costly for Lakeside. Connor Moore made a terrific pass to Alex Andronica for a 25 yard touchdown. Connor also had three receptions for a total of 52 yards. The team’s leading rusher was Grant Umberger who carried the ball for 45 yards. Thanks to all of the parents and fans who traveled to Piney and special thanks to Mr. Martin for filming the game.
Lakeside Football took a tough loss at the hands of a very good Liberty Patriots football squad on Tuesday evening. The final was 20-0. The player of the game was Connor Moore. Connor’s best play was a near break away on a kick off, but he was brought down by a shoe string tackle on the 40 yard line. Another highlight for the Lions was Michael O’Neil’s recovery of a fumble in the first half. The team looks to regroup in its upcoming game at Piney Grove, this Tuesday. Thanks go out to all of the fans, parents, and faculty who filled the Lion’s Den for the game. Thanks to John Hilburn for the new banners placed outside of the stadium for the first time.
The Lakeside Lions suffered a tough 25-8 loss against last year’s County Champions, South Forsyth Middle. The outstanding performer and leading rusher in the game was Grant Umberger who broke away for the team’s only score with a 50 yard touchdown run. Grant also plowed over two players to convert the two-point conversion. Alex Andronica racked up a nice yardage total for the game at the wing position. The team looks to regroup at home against Liberty on August 23. Thanks to the cheerleaders, the parents, and Coach Hilburn for their support during the game.
The Lakeside Lions opened the season with a win Saturday against South Middle, 6-0. The Lions score came on a rush up the middle by Ryan Gallagher. The leading rusher for the team was Creighton Shirley, and Schoen Galioto made a spectacular catch in the game. The Lion defense was stout and kept the Eagles outside of the 30 yard line the entire game. Robert Ross intercepted 2 passes and the last was late in the game to complete the shut out.
