Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Batesville). They breezed by the Paragould Rams on the road to the tune of 35-0 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Pioneers as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Batesville can attribute much of their success to Cole Bentz, who threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes, and also rushed for 49 yards. Those 49 rushing yards gave Bentz a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cale Glasgow, who gained 101 total yards and a touchdown.
Batesville wouldn't let Paragould keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Batesville can thank Ethan Moser and Colin Mccuiston for forcing both of them.
Batesville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Paragould, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Batesville will face off against Harding Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Paragould, they will venture away from home to face off against Nettleton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nettleton will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last.
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