THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Thursday, October 10, 1996 TAG: 9610090211
SECTION: SUFFOLK SUN PAGE: 18 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: BY JAMES C. BLACK, STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: SUFFOLK LENGTH: 25 lines
Lakeland had a chance to make a name for itself and set the record straight against Western Branch. But unfortunately for the Cavaliers, talent and execution did not match desire and heart as Lakeland fell to sixth-ranked Western Branch 40-19 at Cavalier Park on Friday.
The Cavaliers, who had beaten teams with their running game and defense, found themselves overmatched as the Bruins had 509 yards of total offense. However, a two-game Cavalier losing streak is unlikely as Lakeland travels to Chesapeake to play winless Hickory on Friday.
Nansemond River, on the other hand, has the second of its ``Mission Impossible'' battles as the Warriors take on top-ranked Deep Creek this week.
In Courtland, Southampton stayed undefeated with a 51-6 victory over Smithfield. Here's a closer look at last week's action and a look ahead: ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by MIKE HEFFNER
Lakeland's Travis Rawls looks for an opening in Western Branch's
defense. by CNB