Batesville might've scored the first points on Friday, but it was Valley View who claimed the real prize. The Batesville Pioneers had to suffer through a 35-7 loss at the hands of the Valley View Blazers. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas football rankings (they are ranked 100th, while the Blazers are ranked 17th).
Cole Bentz rushed for nine yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 128 yards on 15 of 28 attempts.
Gabe Bledsoe was his top target, picking up 37 receiving yards. On the ground,
Jacob Pollett made three total tackles (0.5 for loss).
It was another big night for Drew Gartman, who rushed for 45 yards and two touchdowns for Valley View. Gartman is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Andrew Jones got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Batesville's loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Valley View, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Batesville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Valley View has already played their next contest, a 51-22 win against Arkansas on the 15th.
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