Two running backs score as War Eagles rush their way to 34-7 victory

The football team spanked Spalding (1-4) 34-7 on Oct. 3 on the strength of two Delino DeShields touchdown runs. Greg Patton also rushed for a score while quarterback Will Madden hooked up with Henry Anderson for a 20-yard touchdown pass. The War Eagles (4-2) extended their winning streak to four games with a 56-6 win over Jackson-Atlanta (1-5) last Friday night. DeShields carried 10 times for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Woodward jumped out to a commanding 21-0 first-quarter lead and cruised to the region win. The team is now 4-0 in Region 4-AAA play and will take on Rutland at home this Friday. … The No. 3-ranked volleyball team (23-11) will host the Area Tournament on Oct. 16-18. The War Eagles concluded their season by winning four of six matches. The wins came against Whitewater, McIntosh, Perry, and Eagle’s Landing while the losses were against No. 3 Columbus and No. 2 Wesleyan. … The softball team (4-16) won its final two games of the regular season, defeating Jackson and Eagle’s Landing. The team’s season ended, however, with a 4-3 loss to Mary Persons in the Region Tournament.