It’s the time of year when the leaves should start changing and a chill in the air. Alumni coming back into town for Reunion’s surrounding Homecoming week. Unfortunately, it is hot as if it was still August, but the Bulldogs are heating up just as much on the field.
Coming off a 61-7 win against Siloam Springs, the Bulldogs look forward to welcoming the Pointers on Friday in the 3rd round of Conference action in the 6A West. The Pointers are coming into Friday’s contest 1-2, with the sole win being a 40-14 rout of Greenbriar last week. Van Buren had several key players out with injuries but they were back in action last Friday. Star receiver Malachi Henry has returned and boosts the Pointer offense
Greenwood’s high powered offense flexed it’s muscle in just the first quarter against Siloam Springs, with Senior QB Hunter Houston connecting with Grant Karnes (Twice), L.J. Robins, and Peyton Presson all for touchdowns. Senior running back Jake Glover would add another touchdown and the score in the first quarter was 34-0.
Defense has held strong over the last two games. They got the shut out against Mountain Home and just 7 points against Siloam Springs. Landen Nelms had a big interception in the first quarter, but the back to back scoop and scores from Eli Whitaker and Brady Mackey stole the show.
Homecoming festivities start before the game, with kickoff at 7p.m. Greenwood welcomes back former Head Coach Ronnie Peacock to Friday night. Coach Peacock led the Bulldogs to a 63-23 record in his time at Greenwood, his program got Greenwood Football their first of 15 State Championship game appearances in 1996. In 2000 he coached Greenwood to their first of 10 State Championships. Alumni that played for Coach Peacock come by and say hi to the former Head Coach.
