MELISSA, TX – A defensive stand with 90 seconds remaining all but guaranteed that back-to-back defending Class 5A Arkansas state champion Parkview would return home with a season-opening 27-20 win over Melissa (TX).
The matchup was the second of two games held at state-of-the-art Coach Kenny Deel Stadium over the weekend in the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Football Classic.
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TOP PERFORMERS
Monterrio Elston 13 carries, 165 yards, 2 TD (both over 60 yards)
Omarion Robinson 3 receptions, 51 yards, 40-yard interception return for a touchdown
Kevin Ellis Strip sack that led to fumble recovery
Chris Edwards Fumble recovery that sealed the win
BOX SCORE
PARKVIEW MELISSA
First Downs 14 First Downs 18
Rushes-Yards 41-284 Rushes-Yards 33-99
Passing Yards 71 Passing Yards 241
Comp-Attempts 7-13 Comp-Attempts 14-40
TD-INT 0-0 TD-INT 3-1
Fumbles-Lost 0-0 Fumbles-Lost 1-1
Penalties-Yards 7-91 Penalties-Yards 3-40
3rd Down Conv. 4-16 3rd Down Conv. 5-16
4th Down Conv. 0-3 4th Down Conv. 4-6
FG Made-Att 0-0 FG Made-Att 0-0
Time of Possession 29:21 Time of Possession 17:22
(Photos by Jimmy Jones)
Kyle Sutherland is a journalist and podcast host (Arkansas Preps Weekly) for The Natural State Sports Network. His written work has been featured in outlets including the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Best of Arkansas Sports and Hooten’s Arkansas Football. He is also the color commentator for 103.7 The Buzz’s high school football Game of the Week. Email Kyle at kyle@naturalstatesports.com.