Whale Branch improved to 2-0 with a dominant 28-0 victory over visiting Cross on Friday.

After the Warriors opened the scoring with a safety, De’Arius Hazel broke a 90-yard touchdown run on the Warriors’ second possession and added a 30-yard TD run in the second quarter for a 14-0 halftime lead.

Jadon Grant and Jacquez Frazier each added touchdown runs in the second half, and the Warriors’ defense preserved the shutout with the help of an Amir Jenkins interception.

Hazel rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns on four carries and added seven tackles on defense. Frazier had a team-high 10 tackles and a sack.

The Warriors (2-0) host May River next Friday.