Greenland routs Elkins to qualify for postseason

BY SCOTT CASHION Special to the White River Valley News

GREENLAND - Greenland avoided a fourth straight conference loss while running headlong into a playoff spot on Thursday night against Elkins. The Pirates defeated the Elks in a 47-13 rout. Elkins (5-5, 3-4 ) started with all the momentum as Steven Whitney returned the opening kickoff 82 yards to give the Elks the early lead. The momentum didn’t last long as Greenland (7-3, 4-3 ) scored 41 unanswered points to take a commanding lead late in the third quarter. “It was a big start to the game and Steven did a great job on the return,” Elkins coach Aaron Clark said. “They get the ball and go down and score so the momentum we got was pretty much lost after their first drive.” Jeremy Huber tied the game for Greenland with a 17-yard touchdown run on the Pirates’ first possession. The drive took eight plays and Huber touched the ball on six of those, gaining 57 yards and the touchdown. Greenland scored early and often in the second quarter as the Pirates rattled off four touchdowns for a 34-7 lead heading into the loc - Thursday, November 13, 2008

Conference crown earns West Fork week to rest

BY BRANDON MARCELLO Northwest Arkansas Times

WEST FORK - If there is one thing West Fork coach Rodney Selph likes about this week, it’s that his team gets some much-needed rest. For one, starting tailback Taylor Genz can finally heal a high-ankle injury he suffered a few weeks ago. The Tigers also get extra time to prep for their opponent - either Prairie Grove or Heber Springs - in the second round of the Class 4 A playoffs Nov. 21. But don’t fault him and his players if they remain a little antsy as they attempt to enjoy a first-round bye in the playoffs. West Fork (9-1, 7-0 4-4 A) finished undefeated in the 4-4 A with its most lopsided win of the season, a 49-13 mercy-rule victory over Subiaco Academy on Friday. - Thursday, November 13, 2008