Oak Ridge football unable to contain La'Ravien Elia and West Brook

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--- The Oak Ridge War Eagles and the West Brook Bears would meet under the lights at Woodforest Bank Stadium Friday night in a match that would determine the third and fourth seed’s in the playoff picture. In a highly offensive game, the Bears would claim victory with a final score of 70-43.

Bear’s quarterback, La’Ravien Elia, would have an absolutely electric night, accounting for 9 total touchdowns. Elia had 2 rushing touchdowns, including a long of 80 yards, as well as 7 passing touchdowns. His one mistake of the night would come on a pick-six thrown to War Eagles defensive back Malachi Cramm. After that, Elia would be lights out.

Wide receiver Damon Ward Jr. would be Elia’s favorite target of the night, hauling in 4 touchdowns of his own. Ward Jr. is a large, physical, receiver who showed that he is extremely dangerous in the red zone. Running backs Deonte Simpson and James Jones would also make their presence felt in the passing attack. Jones logged a 44-yard touchdown on a screen pass, and Simpson broke off an 82-yard score on a bubble route out of the backfield.

Despite the lackluster performance from the defensive side, the War Eagles offense never stopped punching back. Wide receiver Tanner Lacy would have a big night of his own, logging an 80-yard touchdown catch off of an absolute bomb from quarterback Reinard Britz. Lacy also completed a touchdown pass off of a trick play in which Britz would hit him on a quick screen, only for Lacy to find Mykedrian Ellis in the back of the end zone.

Both teams now sit at (3-3), and with the victory in hand, West Brook claims the third spot in the district, demoting Oak Ridge to fourth. West Brook returns home next week to face the Conroe Tigers, while Oak Ridge finishes their season with a non-district game against the Horn Jaguars.

The game broadcast was brought to you by Re/Max The Woodlands & Spring. With replays provided by Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.