It was only fitting that Langston Lacroix ended his high school career with a performance like this.

The New Egypt High School senior running back, who has been a vital player for the Warriors for the past four seasons, rushed for 229 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns in a 35-18 victory over Bordentown on Thanksgiving Day.

Lacroix compiled the gaudy numbers while playing in just two and a half quarters. In the third quarter, Lacroix reinjured his ankle, which had hampered him during the season. Before heading to the sideline, Lacroix electrified spectators when he ripped off a 70-yard TD run in the second quarter to give New Egypt a 14-6 lead.

"It was a great way for him to close out the season and end a wonderful high school career," coach Tom Farrell said. "He has been a major component to this program for the past four years. He is an extremely talented kid who can do so many different things on a football field. He has big play ability. He can change the flavor of a game real quick."

Another senior, Dakota Havens, put forth solid numbers as well in his final high school game. Havens gained 95 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown. Havens gained a good portion of his yardage after Lacroix left the game in the third quarter.

"He really picked us up when Lacroix went out," Farrell said. "He is another kid who is really going to be missed around here."

Jamel Smith rushed for 50 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns. In fact, Smith took a swing pass on New Egypt's first play from scrimmage and raced 60 yards for a touchdown to give the Warriors an early 7-6 lead.

"That was a real key play for us," Farrell said. "Bordentown had just taken the opening kickoff and put together a nice time-consuming drive to get the early lead. They chewed about eight minutes off the clock in doing so. We came right back on the first play Smith came up with a huge play to put the momentum back in our favor."

With the win, New Egypt ends the season with an overall mark of 5-5. It marks the fifth straight year the Warriors have posted a nonlosing season.

"I thought we had a pretty good year," Farrell said. "You know, we dealt with some injuries and still managed to battle. I thought our best game of the year was the loss to Asbury Park. Even though we came out on the wrong side, I thought our guys played a great game."

Farrell, who was recently appointed as the high school's new principal, may have coached his last game at New Egypt. Farrell ends his seven-year stint with an overall mark of 34-36.