Alma couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 37-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Van Buren Pointers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Airedales of the 51-28 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
Van Buren found their leader in underclassman Hayden Williford, who threw for 266 yards and three touchdowns. Trenton Cooley was Williford's top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Alma will take on Siloam Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Van Buren, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Springdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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