Batesville lost against Harding Academy back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pioneers received a blow as they fell 31-14 to the Wildcats.
Cole Bentz and Aryan Dale certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Bentz threw for 226 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while Dale picked up 82 receiving yards and two scores. Dale didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended two passes.
Batesville's loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Harding Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Batesville will challenge rival Wynne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Harding Academy is set to square off against their familiar foe Paragould at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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