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🎙️ Varsity Vibe Today
📈 Scores and highlights from the weekend
🏆 Handing out awards for Team & Athletes of the Week

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🎙️ Varsity Vibe Today. We’re relieving the pick six that helped seal the win for Springdale on Friday as DJ Manuel and Brett Hobbs joins the show. Rogers' Jeff Regan continues to light it up on the field for the Mounties. He is our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week after a seven-touchdown performance against Bentonville West.

 🐝 Hornets get Hot. Despite a close first half, Bryant took down Pulaski Academy 48-14. After leading just 14-6 at halftime, the Hornets racked up 34 second-half points. Senior running back Kollin Robinson had two long touchdown runs and senior receiver Kamauri Austin caught a pair of passing touchdowns. The Hornets remain undefeated with a perfect record of 6-0.

🏈 Homecoming Shutout. The Bentonville Tigers shut out Heritage 42-0 to celebrate their homecoming. The Tigers had three first-half touchdowns while scoring 14 points in the second half. Senior running back Chris Ficklin had a 68-yard rushing touchdown in the first half, before scoring again on a 15-yard run. Senior receiver Blair Irvin III also had some good plays, including a 16-yard touchdown run.

💪 Saints over Southside. Shiloh Christian’s offense was on fire in their 52-24 win over Fort Smith Southside. The Saints fought back from an early deficit, with two touchdowns to finish the first half before scoring on four straight possessions in the second. Junior quarterback Cole Creighton led the charge with 305 passing yards and four touchdowns, while senior receiver Zane Sluyter recorded 276 all-purpose yards, including a 42-yard touchdown. Sophomore running back Max Eldridge had three rushing touchdowns to help Shiloh move to 4-2.

🏈 Springdale was able to pull away from Har-Ber to secure a 47-43 victory Friday night. The win marks the second year in a row the Bulldogs have beat the Wildcats, thanks to a strong showing on defense and a clutch offense. Senior quarterback Carson Hayter was dangerous, putting up 122 passing yards for three touchdowns while also running for 147 yards, including a 78-yard run to open the second half. Meanwhile, the Bulldog defense delivered a key stop to secure the win — with the score at 40-35, Springdale sophomore cornerback DJ Manuel intercepted a pass for a 94-yard touchdown, preventing any Har-Ber comeback.

The Bulldogs will host Rogers in their next 7A matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm and can be watched here.

🏈 Senior quarterback Jeff Regan put on a show Friday night, helping Rogers take down Bentonville West 70-42. Regan rushed for 212 yards in 17 carries, picking up five touchdowns. He also showcased his arm, throwing for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Regan remained a leader throughout the game, helping the offense explode for 591 total yards to stay unbeaten.

🎾 Rogers’ Elise Nunn delivered an impressive performance 6A Conference Tennis Championships, taking home the individual title while helping the Lady Mounties take a team championship. Nunn was the No. 1 seed in the tournament and worked through a tough bracket, which included teammate Jalie Bohnert.

🏈 The Benton Panthers took down Sheridan Friday night, putting up 87 points in the process. Offense was strong on both sides starting out, with ten combined touchdowns in the first quarter. Benton took control after, holding Sheridan scoreless in the second quarter and dominating the remainder of the game. Senior quarterback Drew Davis completed 26 of 36 passes for 435 yards and eight touchdowns. Senior receiver Will Carter caught 11 passes for 193 yards and four touchdowns, while senior receiver Karson Collatt caught for 116 yards and two touchdowns of his own.

Oct. 17:
🏈 7A Bentonville @ Fayetteville, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 7A Rogers @ Springdale, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 7A Har-Ber @ Bentonville West, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 7A Northside @ Heritage, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 7A Little Rock Southwest @ Bryant, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 7A Cabot @ Pulaski Academy, 7:00 pm | Watch Here  
🏈 7A Conway @ Central, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 7A Little Rock Christian @ North Little Rock, 7:00 pm | Watch Here

🏈 6A Greenwood @ Lake Hamilton, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 6A Mountain Home @ Siloam Springs, 7:00 pm | Watch Here 
🏈 6A Shiloh @ Russellville, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 6A Jonesboro @ Marion, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 6A Benton @ El Dorado, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 6A Sheridan @ Catholic, 7:00 pm | Watch Here

🏈 5A Clarksville @ Pea Ridge, 7:00 pm | Watch Here
🏈 5A Huntsville @ Gentry, 7:00 pm | Watch Here

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