MANDEVILLE, La. — The Amite Warriors went into halftime with a 27-14 lead over reigning district 9-4A champion, Lakeshore Thursday night.
In the third quarter, it would take just 5 minutes for Lakeshore to score two touchdowns and take the, 28-27 lead off the arm of quarterback Jaden McCall and the hands of Eli Lirette.
The Amite Warriors never faltered, piecing together a scoring drive off the legs of Earl Jackson to regain the lead, 34-28.
The Warriors would seal the victory after a pick-six by Ja’Marion Dunomes late in the fourth quarter.
Amite defeated Lakeshore, 40-28.