The 1-3 Raiders have a 2.5 hour drive to Calloway County to face off against the 3-1 Lakers in their district opener. A must win for both teams if they plan on making the playoffs in this 6 team district. The Raiders hold a 5-0 record in this matchup and last year when these two met Warren East had their largest win in school history 68-0 (not sure if that’s a fact but I have a hard time believing it’s not), regardless you have to assume that this Calloway County team remembers that and will come into this game with something to prove. Unfortunately, the Lakers 3 wins this year have been against some of the worst competition in the State and I’d say the Raiders JV could’ve got those wins too.

Losing to Floyd Central (IN) and Greenwood wasn’t too rough on the team morale, a win against Central Hardin was destined. The Raiders walked into Warren Central excepting another victory and got torched, couldn’t tackle, no coverage or pass rush; it was the worst I’ve seen the defense look this season and that’s including their opener where they were clearly outclassed. Finding themselves in another situation they deem to be winners of, I would have to agree and will be concerned if they don’t win this one with ease. Boyer had another big week against the Dragons with 10 catches for 109 yards and 2 scores. The running game finally got going, SR RB Jeremiah Lee had 181 on the ground with 3 TD’s. Another big week in store for this offense, they have to keep Isable clean as they are starting to creep into the meat of the season in must win games.

Webster County, Fulton County, and Ballard Memorial, while I may of been a little tough on the Lakers schedule earlier, playing in a district with 5 tough games by their standards it does make sense to get your guys a few feel good wins. In their only loss of the season to Murray they let up nearly 500 yards and let up 50 points, a high scoring Raiders bunch will be hoping to do the same. JR QB Bradwell has 10 TD’s and 850 yards through 4 games, SR RB Smith has 532 rushing yards along with 7 TD’s. SR WR Dracus with 12 catches for 272 and 5 TD’s, pretty impressive stat line from that young man. They’ll have the opportunity to rack up some yards and points if they have any sort of cohesiveness as an offense, if they force a few turnovers and get points from them I don’t see why they wouldn’t have a chance to win this game.
 

Warren East defense will do enough and the offense should produce early and often and get this one out of hand. A lot of changes with this program over the last year and it’s a wonder what’ll happen this coming offseason, curious to see how it finishes out.
 

Raiders 49 Lakers 28

Well as bad as Central Hardin is this year I can’t imagine they are worse than Calloway Co. so I’m taking East by at least 3 touchdowns. Does anyone know when the last time Calloway was good didn’t Pookie Jones from there maybe they were good when he was there.

26 minutes ago, Tkinslow said:

Well as bad as Central Hardin is this year I can’t imagine they are worse than Calloway Co. so I’m taking East by at least 3 touchdowns. Does anyone know when the last time Calloway was good didn’t Pookie Jones from there maybe they were good when he was there.

Went to the State semi finals in 2008 and haven’t won a playoff game since.

I'll say this about both teams I think this can be a good game or it can go south for somebody I think Calloway will definitely come in with something to prove especially going in to district and playing under new leadership this season and there 3-1 start with it being at there place I like them better than if it was at WE. There has definitely been a culture shift to this team for sure. Also this is definitely a new team for sure under new leadership so we will see how they do this season. Warren East is always tough even with their record standing where it is I will say the Warren central loss had me surprised. Warren East will still be tough for sure athletic and big upfront. 42-41 Lakers.

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On 9/16/2025 at 8:17 AM, Phoenix Kid said:

I'll say this about both teams I think this can be a good game or it can go south for somebody I think Calloway will definitely come in with something to prove especially going in to district and playing under new leadership this season and there 3-1 start with it being at there place I like them better than if it was at WE. There has definitely been a culture shift to this team for sure. Also this is definitely a new team for sure under new leadership so we will see how they do this season. Warren East is always tough even with their record standing where it is I will say the Warren central loss had me surprised. Warren East will still be tough for sure athletic and big upfront. 42-41 Lakers.

Your score indicates neither team has a defense that can stop a little league team.  I have seen East play and their Qb, Isbell, can sling it around, but his receiving core is average at best and their Oline gives him zero time to throw.  If Calloway can get after him, I like the Lakers.  If the Raiders can give Isbell time, then I think they make the long trip home on 68/80 happy.  I will take the Raiders by 7, not putting an official score on it as I do not know how either defense will hold up. 

5 hours ago, Mr. Giggles said:

Your score indicates neither team has a defense that can stop a little league team.  I have seen East play and their Qb, Isbell, can sling it around, but his receiving core is average at best and their Oline gives him zero time to throw.  If Calloway can get after him, I like the Lakers.  If the Raiders can give Isbell time, then I think they make the long trip home on 68/80 happy.  I will take the Raiders by 7, not putting an official score on it as I do not know how either defense will hold up. 

Not many bright spots on this Warren East roster but dismissing Brayden Lightfoot and deeming him as an average WR isn’t a very good assessment of talent. Boyer is a reliable receiver as well. 

7-7 End 1Q

Lakers had a very good opening drive and scored.

Raiders drove it down the field the following possession and get stuffed on the 2 yards line.

Calloway PUNT.

Raiders TD.

Calloway drives to the redzone and a fumble to end the quarter gives Warren East possession.

21-14 HALF Lakers lead. Whacky 2Q of football. Warren East gets the ball to start the 2H.

Raiders drive the field and score a TD.

Lakers FUMBLE in redzone.

Raiders 3 and out, PUNT.

Lakers INT in redzone.

Raiders FUMBLE first play of drive @ their own 2 yd line.

Lakers TD.

Raiders 3 and out, go for it on 4th and sacked at their own 31.

Lakers TD.

Raiders with a very good 2 min drive getting down to the Lakers 10 yard line, a big sack on 3rd down puts them at the 20 yard line. 37 yard FG attempt to end the half is NO GOOD.

 

CC - Logan Smith with 3 Rushing TD’s

WE - Brayden Lightfoot Receiving TD, Jaydon Richey Rushing TD

43-29 Lakers End 3Q

Raiders RB Lee with a 70 yard TD rushing TD to open the half, 2 pt conversion is GOOD.

Lakers running right through the Warren East defense, they get to the redzone and a couple of bad snaps put Calloway in a 4th and goal and they get a TD. 2pt conversion is GOOD.

Raiders throw an INT first play of the drive.

Lakers start at the Warren East 35 yd line, Logan Smith with his 4th TD of the night, 25 carries already midway through the 2Q. XP is NO GOOD.

Raiders turnover on downs around midfield.

Lakers continue to feed the SR RB Logan Smith, but the FR RB Walker Bell walks into the endzone for a TD. 2 pt conversion is GOOD.

Raiders with a critical response to stay in the game with a kickoff return TD by SO Azarrious Douglas. XP is GOOD.

Lakers FAIL to recover the onside kick. Warren East ball.

Raiders driving, will have a 2nd and goal at the 5 yard line to open the 4th Quarter.

43-36 Lakers 11:15 4Q

Raiders QB Isable with a 1 yd TD run. XP is GOOD. 

Let’s goooooooooo Lakers!!!!!

Any video?

Just now, theguru said:

Any video?

No but here’s the radio link.

https://zeno.fm/radio/wbzb-sports/