Two dominant backs in Carson Jackson and Hayden Christenberry are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Lake Hamilton Wolves are taking a road trip to face off against the Van Buren Pointers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Lake Hamilton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-44 to Southside.

Coy Autrey
| 10/03/25 @ Southside | 134 |
| 09/12/25 vs Arkadelphia | 103 |
| 09/05/25 @ Little Rock Southwest | 55 |
| 09/26/25 vs Siloam Springs | 42 |
| 08/29/25 vs Lakeside | 18 |
Despite the loss, Lake Hamilton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jace Bohannan rushed for 60 yards and four scores, and also threw for 229 yards and three TDs. Coy Autrey helped out on the ground, rushing for 134 yards.
Meanwhile, the third road game was the charm for Van Buren, as they earned their first away win of the season. They claimed a resounding 38-0 victory over Siloam Springs. That looming 38-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Pointers yet this season.
Lake Hamilton better keep an eye on Hayden Williford. He was instrumental in Van Buren's win, throwing for 309 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also rushing for 31 yards and one score. That rushing touchdown marked the first that Williford has punched in this season. Another player making a difference was Carter Kelley, who picked up 97 receiving yards and one TD.
Lake Hamilton now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Van Buren, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Everything came up roses for Lake Hamilton against Van Buren when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 41-3 win. In that matchup, the Wolves amassed a halftime lead of 27-3, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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