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DEFENSE STEPS UP IN SECOND HALF – Rison’s Ryan Cottrell (no. 51) brings the warmth on Dardanelle quarterback Creed Vega throughout final week’s non-conference sport at Dardanelle. (Photo by Kim Kaye King)
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MORRISON FINDS HIS GROOVE – Rison quarterback Owen Morrison fights for yardage throughout first half motion in opposition to Dardanelle. Morrison had his greatest evening but throwing the ball as he accomplished 13-of-19 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns. The 13 go completions is essentially the most by any Wildcat staff since 1960. (Photo by Kim Kaye King)
DARDANELLE – Trying desperately to dig themselves out of a 28-point gap, a few journeys by Rison into the purple zone got here up empty, proving to be the distinction, because the Wildcats’ valiant comeback bid fell quick final Friday evening at Bob Keenan Field, the place the Dardanelle Sand Lizards held on for a 35-20 win in a non-conference tussle.
Although they loved their most offensive success thus far this season, the Wildcats remained winless after three outings. It’s the primary 0-3 begin for Rison since 1975. Meanwhile, the Class 5A Sand Lizards improved to 2-1 earlier than on the point of begin their tough highway by way of the West division of their classification.
Very dissatisfied at a 21-0 deficit by the tip of the opening quarter, which expanded to 35-7 on the break, Rison head coach Caleb Carmikle stated, “At halftime we challenged the entire staff, particularly our seniors. In the second half, they collectively, as a staff, responded to the problem. For the primary time this season, we confirmed the kind of depth and keenness of taking part in collectively as a staff, one thing that has been lacking. We shut them (Dardanelle) out within the second half, we completed drives, and for the primary time we discovered some rhythm on offense. We definitely need to see this (second half efficiency) carry over to the subsequent sport, to maintain that momentum going. We nonetheless have quite a bit to enhance on, issues that need to be fastened. But I consider now we have one thing optimistic to build on (earlier than going through Hoxie right here Sept. 22).” Since statistics began being compiled frequently with the 1960 season, Rison had essentially the most go completions in a sport throughout the span of 63 years, when quarterback Owen Morrison went 13 out of 19, with 2 touchdowns, 157 yards, and an interception in opposition to the Sand Lizards. The senior additionally added 55 yards dashing on 11 carries. Sophomore Jeremiah Marshall led the Wildcats’ floor assault with 72 yards on 20 carries, whereas senior Steven Shaddock added 36 yards on 7 rushes and a TD. Za’Kyler Walker paced…
