JOURNAL STAFF

SIBLEY – Seven different Calvary players scored touchdowns in the first half Friday night as the Cavaliers sprinted past Lakeside in a 52-0 win to secure at least a share of the District 1-2A title. 

The Cavs (9-0, 4-0) dumped 28 points in the first quarter to set the tone. 

Quarterback Abram Wardell tossed five touchdowns – to five different players – as he continues to make his case to be considered among the state’s best quarterbacks.

“We played well in all phases early – we looked sharp,” said Calvary coach Rodney Guin. “All of our offensive skill guys scored a touchdown. 

“Our defense continues to play well as they have all year.” 

Calvary’s toughest district test came in a 35-0 win against previously unbeaten D’Arbonne Woods, but the Cavs handled business at Lakeside and will finish the regular season against Loyola Prep.

The Cavs, who were playing their first road game since Sept. 14 (five-game homestand), didn’t have any trouble loading up the buses Friday.

Calvary entered the game having allowed just six points combined in three district games, and Lakeside had been shut out in two of three district games. 

That narrative didn’t change Friday as the Cavs logged their third shutout in district play. 

Calvary entered the game holding onto the top spot in the Division III Select playoff bracket, and the No. 1 ranking in the LSWA’s Class 2A Top 10 poll.

D’Arbonne Woods 42, Green Oaks 16: Green Oaks couldn’t continue its second-half surge from its North Caddo win as the Timberwolves’ ground attack was too much on the road. 

The Giants (2-7, 1-3 District 1-2A) got as close as 35-16 in the fourth quarter, but Green Oaks couldn’t threaten any further. 

D’Arbonne Woods (7-1, 3-1) rebounded from a 35-0 loss to Calvary Baptist and gained control early Friday by scoring the game’s first 21 points and leading 28-8 in the third quarter. 

“They chew up a lot of clock, and that style of offense causes you to play disciplined, hard-nosed football,” said Green Oaks coach James Bradford Jr. “They got two big third-down plays that helped them get some early momentum. 

“Our effort was good tonight, it’s just a tough matchup.” 

Green Oaks’ Stedtravious Brisker accounted for both of the Giants’ scores with two rushing touchdowns. 

The Giants entered the week sitting at No. 26 in the Division III Select Power Rankings, and they might have an outside shot at one of those 24 playoff berths because of the power points gained Friday and with a win against Lakeside in the regular-season finale. 

Arcadia 48, Magnolia School of Excellence 18: Magnolia found some offensive success after being shut out in three of its last four games, but the Mariners didn’t have enough defensive answers to tangle with Arcadia. 

Arcadia (6-3, 2-3 District 1-1A) tied its season-high with 48 points scored and broke the 40-point barrier for the third time this season. 

Magnolia (1-8, 1-4) will butt heads with Ringgold as the Mariners seek their second win of the season.  

Beekman Charter 42, Plain Dealing 0: The Lions haven’t fared well in a brutal District 1-1A, and matters didn’t improve much as Plain Dealing stepped outside of district play looking for its win of the season. 

After scoring at least 20 points in each of the last two games, Plain Dealing (0-9) was shut out for the fourth time this season at Beekman Charter. 

Beekman Charter (5-3), technically a District 2-2A member that doesn’t play a district schedule and is ineligible for the playoffs, won its third straight game. 

The Lions finish the season with a trip to Arcadia.