Lakeside Football: Two In A Row to State!

This year’s seniors competed in three successful varsity football seasons, winning 23 games...the most wins in Lakeside’s history for a single class. Head Coach Brian Dunn calls the team’s 9-1 season, NEA Championship, and participation for the second year in a row in the State Tournament a “tribute” to this group of hard working gentlemen. “These student athletes have grown since their freshmen year, both as players and as individuals. I’m proud of the way they matured,” he commented. “They’ve done a great job of taking care of Eagle Football.”

Lakeside tried something new this year - two platoons. With 92 talented athletes out for football, this approach was possible and very effective! Operating with separate offensive and defensive squads, the boys supported this strategy and worked as a team should, together. The season began with two shut-outs. This set the tone for their 9 -1 season, eventual League Championship, and a berth in the State Tournament. The Eagles finished the season with an impressive 10 - 2 record in the first round of the State tournament; their season ending loss came from the 2007 State Champions, Royal. “We all hated to see it come to an end. What a great ride for a great group of kids,” stated Coach Dunn. Lakeside football says goodbye to 14 seniors who will be missed.