WARREN, Ark. – In a football game that unfolded as a tale of two halves, the Warren Lumberjacks delivered a resounding 49-6 victory over the Dumas Bobcats at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium on the campus of Warren High School Friday evening, October 6, 2023. This electrifying homecoming clash provided a stark contrast between the first and second halves, as Warren truly put the pedal to the metal in the latter stages of the game.
Top photo: Antonio Jordan(2) returns a punt Friday night in Warren’s win over Dumas.
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High Stakes Clash:
Before the game, the stakes were high for both teams. The Lumberjacks entered the contest with an impressive 5-0 record, looking to further their pursuit of another 8-4A Conference title. On the other side, the Dumas Bobcats arrived in Warren with a 3-2 overall record, but a crucial 1-2 standing in Conference 8-4A. The Bobcats needed a win to improve their playoff hopes moving forward, though facing the Lumberjacks at the fortress that is Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium proved to be a difficult task.
First Quarter Standoff:
The game kicked off with Warren kicking off to Dumas, and the Lumberjacks’ special teams showcased their skills with a solid bit of downfield coverage led by Braden Smith. Dumas began their opening drive from their own 18-yard line but were quickly pushed back due to a holding penalty. Despite a promising pass play opportunity on third down, Dumas was ultimately forced to punt.
Warren seized the opportunity, starting their drive from the Dumas 42-yard line. A 15-yard rush by T. Jackson set the tone, with a horse-collar penalty against Dumas adding to the yardage. However, the Bobcats’ defense held strong, denying the Lumberjacks a touchdown. Warren turned the ball over on downs deep in Bobcat territory.
Dumas struggled to advance on their next possession, with the Lumberjacks’ Cody Weatherspoon recording a crucial sack. Antonio Jordan’s open-field tackle further hampered the Bobcats’ progress. Jordan would team up with fellow Jack Trestane Greene on third down to record another sack. Dumas was forced to punt once again.
However, Warren’s offensive struggles continued. The Jacks kicked it right back to their delta opponents minutes later. Antonio Jordan punt pinned the Bobcats back at their own 3-yard line. On the next play, a bad snap and quite a bit of heat from Warren’s Jordyn Ingram forced Dumas’s quarterback Jones to lose control of the ball out of the back of the end zone for a safety. The Lumberjacks had the first lead of the night at 2-0 at the end of the first quarter.
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Second Quarter Breakthrough:
The second quarter brought the first offensive points of the game, with Warren breaking through at the 8:25 mark. Quarterback Jackson Denton connected with Jordan for a 34-yard touchdown pass. A two-point conversion attempt was thwarted by the Bobcats’ defense.
Dumas attempted to generate momentum late in the half, but Warren’s defense stood tall. Neo Harding pressured the Bobcats’ quarterback, leading to an incompletion. Lumberjack Cody Weatherspoon then recorded a sack, and JD Tillman’s crucial tackle on third down forced Dumas to punt once more.
Warren had a chance to extend their lead in the final minutes of the half, but a tipped pass resulted in an interception by Dumas at their own 34-yard line with just 1:20 remaining. The halftime score stood at Warren 8, Dumas 0.
Second-Half Dominance:
The Lumberjacks found their stride in the third quarter. They came out of the locker room with renewed energy, both offensively and defensively.
Denton orchestrated a 14-yard touchdown pass to Jordan at the 9:32 mark, and Alann Juarez’s extra point extended the lead to 15-0.
Dumas quickly answered back with a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Raylen Spratt, cutting Warren’s lead to 15-6 after a failed extra point attempt.
The Lumberjacks, however, had no intention of relinquishing their lead. With 7:47 left in the period, Denton launched a 61-yard bomb to Thomas for six points. The extra point was to follow was blocked. Warren led 21-6.
Warren’s defense continued to shine, making a critical stop and regaining possession. This time, Tramond Miller rushed for a 5-yard touchdown, further extending the Lumberjacks’ lead to 28-6 after Juarez’s successful extra point.
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Late in the third, senior Lumberjack JD Tillman came up with a huge interception, returning it 34 yards to the Dumas 11-yard line. Denton then connected with Jordan for an 11-yard touchdown pass, and Juarez’s extra point made it 35-6 in favor of the orange and black.
The Lumberjacks weren’t done yet, as Jordyn Ingram punched in a 17-yard rushing touchdown with just 27 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Miguel Mendoza’s extra point was good, extending the lead to 42-6.
With Warren in firm control of the ballgame, the sportsmanship rule in effect and the clock continued to run for the remainder of the third and fourth quarters.
Fourth Quarter Rout:
The final quarter saw Dumas’s offense struggling against Warren’s relentless defense. Neeyo Harding made a pivotal tackle on a run up the middle, setting the tone for the quarter.
David Jordan Jr. delivered the coup de grâce for the Lumberjacks with a pick-six, intercepting a pass and returning it 38 yards to the north end zone at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium for a touchdown at with 9:28 to go. Mendoza added the extra point, and the score ballooned to 49-6 in favor of Warren.
Dumas’s final drive ended with another interception, this time by Colton Steen for the Jacks, as the Bobcats’ desperate pass attempt on 4th and long was unsuccessful.
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Final Score: Warren 49, Dumas 6
With this commanding victory, the Warren Lumberjacks improved their overall record to a pristine 6-0 for the season. Their next challenge looms on the horizon as they prepare to face the undefeated DeWitt Dragons in what promises to be a high-stakes showdown, with both teams vying for supremacy in the 8-4A Conference.
Key Performers and Stats
Rushing:
- Treylon Jacks: 17 carries, 103 yards
- Jordyn Ingram: 10 carries, 64 yards, 1 touchdown
- Tramond Miller: 2 carries, 8 yards, 1 touchdown
Passing:
- Jackson Denton: 14 of 24, 249 yards, 2 touchdowns
Receiving:
- Antonio Jordan: 5 catches, 92 yards, 2 touchdowns
- Neon’dre Thomas: 4 catches, 98 yards, 1 touchdown
- Treylon Jackson: 3 catches, 41 yards
- Tramond Miller: 2 catches, 18 yards
Warren Offensive Team Totals:
- Rushing: 165 yards
- Passing: 249 yards
- Total Yards: 414
Stats provided by David King.
