RNN SPORTS: Stone Cold Lock Of The Week: Week 5

While everything was a forgone conclusion, the Waldron Bulldogs pulled off a shocker of the night knocking off perennial playoff contender Ozark by a score of 22-15. The rest seem to go as we thought they would.

We are at the halfway point of the regular season and the second week of Conference play. Who is having a standout season so far and SHOULD be in the running for the Stone Cold Lock Of The Week: Dudes Of The Year Team? Is there a kid that on your team that needs to be in the running for a spot-on Super Team? Let us know in the comments! Team will be released the week after the final State Championship games. Heck, send a photo too! Make sure to credit or ask for permission to share from the photographer. Just make sure to comment on the Facebook comments or reach out to Adam Hecox or I (Ross Fujibayashi). We want to know about your favorite student-athlete on the Football Field.

Stone Cold Lock Of The Week

Mansfield vs Charleston

While both teams sit at 2-2, either of these Tiger teams are ready to pounce. Look, I am not proud of the pun either but, here we are. Last week Mansfield was at home, and took care of Hackett, 36-6. Charleston on the other hand made the trek up I-49 to take on another Tiger team at West Fork. Charleston, just like Mansfield put up 36 points to West Fork’s 16. What do we expect to see tonight? After last year’s 14-7 game where Charleston came out on top, I expect the same. Just one gritty, physical battle between two tough conference foes.

The Others

Booneville vs Hackett

The tough part of Hackett’s schedule in week two. Could some of the magic that graced Waldron last week made it’s way north? Would be great to have two large upsets in two weeks. Although, this is still Booneville and like their Hwy 10 neighbor Greenwood, they keep rolling.

Greenland vs Cedarville

Pirates vs Pirates, but one set of Pirates is putting up big points this year. While Greenland took a loss last week against Lavaca, they get back into the win column this week.

Mountainburg vs Magazine

The Dragons have gone scoreless in the past two games, while Magazine has score eighteen points. Just like Mansfield and Charleston above this will be a physical battle between these two teams.

Russellville vs Greenwood

It is Homecoming night in Greenwood. The Bulldogs flexed their muscle last week getting an outstanding performance from the defense when the offense was kept in check. Trailing 17-14 in the third quarter the Bulldogs rattled off two more Touchdowns to win 28-14 over Class 6A newcomer Shiloh Christian. Heralded Quarterback Kane Archer went down in the second quarter, classmate Cooper Goodwin rose to the occasion and helped lead the total team effort to the win.

West Fork vs Lavaca

Lavaca face their second Northwest Arkansas school in the same number of weeks. The Golden Arrows won 49-42 against Greenland. The Lavaca will keep rolling this week against the Tigers.

Waldron vs Dardanelle

Waldron pulled out a surprise against Ozark last week. Is this a Bulldog team that is turning the corner? They will have to find a way to keep Dardanelle’s Creed Vega in check. After Waldron’s overtime win against Paris and then last week’s result, I want to believe. But that Sand Lizard offense is pretty good.

Paris vs Cutter Morning Star

In another same mascot vs same mascot match-up the Paris Eagles take the 2-hour trip through the Ouachita Mountains to Hot Springs’ east side to play the Cutter Morning Star Eagles. CMS has had a rough go this season going 0-4 this season. Last week against Perryville the Eagles went scoreless getting beat 45-0. The Paris Eagles on the other hand took care of Danville 41-13.

Razorbacks

Tennessee vs Arkansas

If this season has taught me anything, for the first half it will be close. Then the wheels will fall off.