A Lockview High player runs for a touchdown on the first play of the game against Dartmouth High. Players on the Spartans just watch from the sidelines as he zooms past them. (Healey photo)
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High Dragons made their homecoming and senior night a memorable one Sunday afternoon, earning a 40-14 victory over the Dartmouth Spartans at the new Fall River All-Weather Turf field.
The game at Lockview High School was a chance to celebrate the graduating players and recognize their contributions to the Dragons football program.
Before kickoff, the senior players were announced onto the field alongside their parents in a special ceremony, giving families and supporters an opportunity to recognize the players as they prepare to move on from high school football.
The Dragons went on to secure the 26-point victory, although individual scoring details were not available.
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The contest was slowed late in the second half following a serious on-field incident involving a Spartans player who took a hard hit and remained on the turf for an extended period.
Emergency Health Services (EHS) was called to the field, and the player was transported to hospital. Nurses who were in attendance assisted medical personnel and team officials as they worked with the player while awaiting the ambulance.
The incident brought a pause to the action as those on hand waited for the player to receive medical attention.
Sunday was also an opportunity for the Lockview community to celebrate its graduating athletes and mark a special occasion for the Dragons program at the school’s new turf facility.
The 40-14 result gave Lockview a homecoming victory while allowing the team to honour its senior players in front of family, friends and supporters.
The Laker News was on hand for Sunday’s game and captured the action on the field. Check out the following photos from the Dragons’ homecoming victory over the Spartans.
Lockview High’s no. 23 runs away from the grasps of opposing Dartmouth High players to gain some yards during their game on Sunday afternoon. (Healey photo)
A tackle is made as a Dartmouth High player tried to outrun this Lockview High player to no avail. (Healey photo)
It was Senior night and players who are graduating were introduced and walked onto the field with their parents in the pre-game ceremony. There were several players introduced, and we are showing just a few of the pics as part of our photo coverage. (Healey photo)
It was Senior night and players who are graduating were introduced and walked onto the field with their parents in the pre-game ceremony. There were several players introduced, and we are showing just a few of the pics as part of our photo coverage. (Healey photo)
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Chloe Sampson sang O Canada to get the game started. (Healey photo)
A Dartmouth High player runs towards Lockview High’s no. 9 and prepares to tackle him right into our own Pat Healey on the sideline during game action on Sunday afternoon in Fall River. (Healey photo)
Lockview High Quarterback no. 9 spots a receiver and aims the throw in his direction during a drive against Dartmouth High on Sunday afternoon. Also pictured is no. 67. (Healey photo)
Players on the LHS Dragons line up for a play. (Healey photo)
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It was Senior night and players who are graduating were introduced and walked onto the field with their parents in the pre-game ceremony. There were several players introduced, and we are showing just a few of the pics as part of our photo coverage. (Healey photo)
A Lockview High player gets bear hugged by a Dartmouth High player as he tried to gain some yards to get a scoring drive going. (Healey photo)
It was Senior night and players who are graduating were introduced and walked onto the field with their parents in the pre-game ceremony. There were several players introduced, and we are showing just a few of the pics as part of our photo coverage. (Healey photo)
