Arkansas high school 8-man football report (Week 9)

By Kyle Sutherland | Pictures by Tommy Land 

Two weeks stay within the common season for the Sanctioned Division, whereas the Membership Division playoffs begin this week with the winners of the semifinal matchups claiming their spot within the state championship recreation.

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TOP PERFORMERS

Wyatt Buchanan, Izard County

The sophomore accomplished 6-of-10 passes for 117 yards and three touchdowns in Izard County’s 52-6 win over Augusta. He additionally had a 33-yard speeding landing.

Malachi Cruz, Izard County

The senior compiled 93 whole yards of offense and a couple of touchdowns in Izard County’s 52-6 win over Augusta.

Juan Diggs, Fountain Lake

The senior compiled 282 all-purpose yards (103 speeding, 162 receiving) and 4 whole touchdowns in Fountain Lake’s 49-20 win over Cutter-Morning Star. Defensively, Diggs had 4 whole tackles, a compelled fumble and restoration, and batted down two passes.

Keelan Dobbins, Mountain Pine

The senior rushed 13 instances for 129 yards and three touchdowns in Mountain Pine’s 38-28 win over Woodlawn. Defensively, Dobbins compiled seven whole tackles (4 solo).

Daken England, Marshall

The senior rushed 26 instances for 249 yards and 4 touchdowns in Marshall’s 60-6 win over Rose Bud.

Evan East, Fountain Lake

The senior compiled 9 whole tackles (5 solo, 1 for loss), two interceptions, and returned a fumble 100 yards for a landing in Fountain Lake’s 49-20 win over Cutter-Morning Star. East additionally had a 28-yard landing reception and 6 carries for 20 yards offensively.

Destyn Fields, Fountain Lake

The sophomore accomplished 7-of-10 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns in Fountain Lake’s 49-20 win over Cutter-Morning Star.

James Glasco, Mountain Pine

The senior led the Crimson Devils with 11 whole tackles, together with 8 solo and a couple of for loss, a sack, and compelled a fumble in Mountain Pine’s 38-28 win over Woodlawn.

Landon Goins, Mountain View

The senior compiled 12 whole tackles (6 solo) in Mountain View’s 54-12 win over Cedar Ridge.

Fisher Hale, Woodlawn

The senior rushed 13 instances for 112 yards and a landing in Woodlawn’s 38-28 loss to Mountain Pine.

Drew Henderson, Rector

The junior rushed for 171 yards and 5 touchdowns in Rector’s 46-12 win over Midland.

Tyler Hill, Izard County

Hill returned a 51-yard interception for a landing and caught 2 passes for 40 yards and a landing in Izard County’s 52-6 win over Augusta.

Canaan Horton, Marshall

The junior accomplished 8-of-14 passes for 141 yards and a couple of touchdowns in Marshall’s 60-6 win over Rose Bud. Horton additionally rushed 8 instances for 41 yards and a couple of scores.

Brody Koch, Subiaco Academy

The junior rushed 18 instances for 105 yards and a couple of touchdowns in Subiaco Academy’s 46-22 win over Genoa Central. Koch additionally accomplished all 4 of his go makes an attempt for 111 yards and a rating, together with compiling 9 whole tackles (7 solo and a couple of for loss) on protection.

Jaxson Martin, Woodlawn

The senior rushed 17 instances for 109 yards and three touchdowns in Woodlawn’s 38-28 loss to Mountain Pine.

Kaiden McHenry, Robust

The sophomore rushed for 87 yards and each of the Bulldogs’ touchdowns in Robust’s 14-6 win over Spring Hill. McHenry additionally intercepted two passes on protection.

Julio Preza, Subiaco Academy

The senior compiled 13 whole tackles (6 solo) in Subiaco Academy’s 46-22 win over Genoa Central.

Drew Shelton, Mountain View

The junior rushed 5 instances for 114 yards and a landing in Mountain View’s 54-12 win over Cedar Ridge. Shelton additionally accomplished 4-of-6 passes for 60 yards.

Rush Sullivan, Mountain View

The sophomore compiled 12 whole tackles (9 solo) and a sack in Mountain View’s 54-12 win over Cedar Ridge.

Giovanni Vargas, Subiaco Academy

The senior compiled 219 yards of offense (105 speeding, 114 passing) in Subiaco Academy’s 46-22 win over Genoa Central. Vargas additionally compiled 13 whole tackles on protection.

SCORES AND RANKINGS

Sanctioned Division Rankings

No. 1 Mountain Pine (8-0)

The Crimson Devils overcame three turnovers and a scoreless third quarter to defeat previously-undefeated Woodlawn 38-28 compiling over 300 yards of offense within the course of.

No. 2 Izard County Consolidated (5-2)

Izard County rolled in a lopsided 52-6 win over Augusta by which the Cougars compiled 300 whole yards of offense earlier than the sport was known as at halftime.

No. 3 Rector (5-2)

After squeaking previous Brinkley on the highway 4 days earlier, Rector confirmed no indicators of fatigue because it pummeled Midland 46-12.

No. 4 Woodlawn (6-1)

The Bears performed nicely sufficient to win at house, however two profitable quarters within the second and fourth by Mountain Pine, by which the Crimson Devils mixed for 30 factors, had been the distinction within the recreation.

No. 5 Robust (4-2)

The Bulldogs make their method again into the Prime 5 following a stellar defensive efficiency beating Spring Hill 14-6, led by sophomore Kaiden McHenry who has been the most effective newcomers within the 8-man ranks.

Membership Division Playoff Matchups

No. 4 Genoa Central (5-3) @ No. 1 Mountain View (8-0)

The Dragons will make the 4 hour journey northeast with hopes of avenging a 30-12 loss on September 30 and upset the undefeated Yellowjackets – the one unbeaten crew within the Membership Division. Genoa Central has dropped three of its previous 5 video games.

No. 3 Subiaco Academy (5-3) @ No. 2 Fountain Lake (6-2)

Subiaco Academy seems to clinch its third state title berth in a row and has received 4 of their previous 5 video games, with the newest defeat being a detailed 41-34 loss to the Cobras on October 7. The Cobras will host the Trojans for the second time this yr, with their solely losses coming by the hands of No. 1 Mountain View and Sanctioned No. 1 Mountain Pine in a recreation that was known as early as a consequence of unhealthy climate.

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SANCTIONED GAMES THIS WEEK

Mountain Pine vs. Robust *GAME OF THE WEEK*

Augusta vs. KIPP Delta

Brinkley vs. Izard County

Hermitage vs. Dermott

Marvell-Elaine vs. Woodlawn