The Wa-Hi Blue Devils delivered a complete, three-phase performance Friday night to secure their first victory of the season, defeating the Lakeland Hawks 44-28 at home. Wa-Hi set the tone early with an explosive first-half surge powered by tenacious defense and opportunistic special teams play. The Blue Devils forced key turnovers throughout the contest, directly converting takeaways into points. Quarterback Lincoln Heinrich directed a high-octane passing attack, throwing four touchdown strikes to three different receivers. Tailback Kalama Roberson provided crucial balance on the ground, racking up heavy yardage to keep the Lakeland defense honest. Although the Hawks mounted a late charge behind a physical second-half running attack, Wa-Hi’s early offensive fireworks and aggressive takeaway defense proved too much to overcome. The victory marks the Blue Devils’ first win of the season and gives the team momentum as they continue their 2026 campaign. Final: Wa-Hi 44, Lakeland 28