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Allen Leads Woodland Past Rogers
Last updated Thursday, October 16, 2008 11:37 PM CDT in Prep Sports
By Josh Souza
THE MORNING NEWS
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ROGERS -- Fayetteville Woodland used three first-half touchdowns passes from Austin Allen to sail past Rogers 26-0 in Northwest Arkansas Conference play Thursday, keeping the Cowboys' league title hopes alive.
Allen, an eighth-grader, is undefeated since taking over the starting job under center for the Cowboys. He was on the top of his game against Rogers, completing 9-of-13 passes for 176 yards.
"Austin (Allen) is getting better every game," said Woodland coach Bobby Crockett. "He is doing a really good job of distributing the ball to our playmakers, and he takes care of the football very well."
Allen connected with Tyler Tuck for a 60-yard touchdown strike on the Cowboys' third play from scrimmage. The duo would hook up again in the second quarter, with Tuck hauling in a 36-yard grab to push Woodland's lead to 13-0.
Rogers (0-7, 0-5) was unable to answer, with Woodland's defense coming up with three turnovers in the half, including a pair of interceptions.
Rogers quarterback Corbin Site's second interception would set up Woodland's third score of the half, as Allen hit Reid Holmes for a 17-yard score that would put the game out of reach.
"The defensive line got after it tonight," said Crockett. "Also, our offensive line did a heck of a job in protection and that really allowed us to have a lot of success in the passing game."
Woodland (6-1, 4-1) didn't allow a first down until the final play of the third quarter, and the defense managed six sacks. The Cowboys will take on Springdale Central next week.
Fayetteville Ramay 13, Springdale Central 6
FAYETTEVILLE-- Fayetteville Ramay's Brice Gahagaus rushed for 120 yards to help propel the Indians past Springdale Central 13-6 in a Northwest Arkansas conference game.
Ramay (3-4, 3-2 NWA) took a 7-6 halftime lead after Isiah Arnette recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.
The Indians added to the lead in the fourth quarter after quarterback Devin Harvey ran 7 yards for a score. Ramay's Brad Culp intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
Central won the eighth-grade game 34-20.
The Indians continue play Thursday at home against Bentonville Black at 7:30 p.m.
Bentonvill Gold 35, Mountain Home 6
BENTONVILLE-- Chris Scroggins hauled in a pair of touchdown receptions and ran for a third to help Bentonville Gold whip Mountain Home and remain unbeaten.
Gold (7-0, 5-0 NWA) jumped to a quick lead behind two Scroggins touchdown catches from Dallas Hardison of 22 and 48 yards. Cody Ryder added a 36-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
Gold widended its lead behind a 47-yard Scroggins touchdown run in the third quarter and a Demarcus Murphy 62-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarer. Gold's Luke Crenshaw kicked all five extra points.
Gold continues play Thursday against Rogers in Tiger Stadium in Bentonville.
Springdale Southwest 48, Rogers Heritage 8
SPRINGDALE -- Tony Dennis scored four touchdowns to lead Springdale Southwest over Rogers Heritage 48-8 Thursday.
Southwest (5-2, 4-2 NWA Conference) got on the board first when Dennis scored on a three yard touchdown run with 6:41 to go in the opening quarter. Henry Hernandez converted the PAT to give Southwest an early 7-0 lead.
Lucas Raleigh scored on a 40-yard touchdown run for Heritage (1-6, 0-6).
Southwest hosts Harrison on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., while Heritage returns to conference play hosting Springdale George at 7:30 p.m.
Bentonville Black 14, Springdale George 0
SPRINGDALE -- Corbin Copeland ran for a touchdown, and threw for another to lead Bentonville Black over George 14-0.
Copeland scored on a 2-yard quarterback sneak in the first quarter, and tossed a 21-yard touchdown pass to Josh Ford in the third quarter. Colton Folck led the way for Bentonville's defense intercepting two passes. Ryan Harralston also picked off a pass as the Tigers forced six George turnovers.
Bentonville (4-3, 3-2 NWA Conference) plays at Fayetteville Ramay on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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