Hanson accounts for five touchdowns as Vilonia rolls past Maumelle

Vilonia 49, Maumelle 14

MAUMELLE — Cooper Hanson threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores as Vilonia built a 21-point first-quarter lead and defeated Maumelle 49-14 Friday night at Bobby Tiner Stadium.

Robert Meyers scored three times, twice on passes from Hanson, and Kyler Francis added a late touchdown run. The Eagles improved to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the 5A-Central. Maumelle fell to 1-4 and 0-2.

Hanson helped establish the offense on the opening possession. After an early loss, he completed a pass to Javid Hollingsworth, scrambled for a first down and broke a longer run that carried the Eagles to Maumelle’s 10. Meyers finished the drive with a seven-yard run on third down, waiting behind his blockers before finding the opening. Luke Robinson’s extra point made it 7-0.

Parker Hickman recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, giving Vilonia the ball at the Hornets’ 41. Hanson gained seven yards on a keeper before finding Meyers alone downfield for a touchdown. Robinson’s kick pushed the lead to 14-0 before Maumelle’s offense took its first snap.

The Eagles forced a punt, then moved downfield again. Meyers converted fourth-and-short and added a six-yard run. Following a delay-of-game penalty, Hanson hit Jackson Ringgold for a 20-yard touchdown. Vilonia led 21-0 with 1:45 left in the first quarter.

Maumelle answered in the second quarter. Jacob Torian’s third-down reception helped move the Hornets inside the 15, and Evan Wallace found Winchell Wiggins for a touchdown that cut the deficit to 21-7 with 8:42 remaining in the half.

Vilonia responded with another scoring drive. Facing fourth-and-goal at the 1, Hanson kept the ball and reached the end zone. The Eagles protected their 28-7 halftime lead when John Duncan recovered a fumble near the goal line with 16 seconds remaining.

Hanson’s running again moved Vilonia into position in the third quarter. He converted third-and-eight, added a longer scramble and connected with Ringgold near the goal line. Maumelle held through three downs, but Hanson found Meyers on a fourth-down swing pass for another touchdown and a 35-7 advantage.

Wallace opened the fourth quarter with a 47-yard touchdown pass to Derious Glover, trimming the margin to 35-14. The Eagles then faced a potential punt, but Hanson ran from punt formation to keep the possession alive. He finished the drive with a 20-yard touchdown run, spinning through traffic with 8:18 remaining.

Vilonia added a late interception, and Francis supplied the final touchdown on a 39-yard run. Robinson converted his seventh extra point to complete the scoring.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

Vilonia — Robert Meyers seven-yard run (Luke Robinson kick), Vilonia 7, Maumelle 0.

Vilonia — Robert Meyers touchdown pass from Cooper Hanson (Robinson kick), Vilonia 14, Maumelle 0.

Vilonia — Jackson Ringgold 20-yard pass from Hanson (Robinson kick), Vilonia 21, Maumelle 0. 1:45.

2nd Quarter

Maumelle — Winchell Wiggins touchdown pass from Evan Wallace (kick successful), Vilonia 21, Maumelle 7. 8:42.

Vilonia — Hanson one-yard run (Robinson kick), Vilonia 28, Maumelle 7.

3rd Quarter

Vilonia — Meyers touchdown pass from Hanson (Robinson kick), Vilonia 35, Maumelle 7.

4th Quarter

Maumelle — Derious Glover 47-yard pass from Wallace (kick successful), Vilonia 35, Maumelle 14.

Vilonia — Hanson 20-yard run (Robinson kick), Vilonia 42, Maumelle 14. 8:18.

Vilonia — Kyler Francis 39-yard run (Robinson kick), Vilonia 49, Maumelle 14.

Players Who Stood Out

Cooper Hanson, Vilonia — Accounted for five touchdowns: three passing and two rushing. Converted fourth-and-goal from the 1 and a fourth-quarter fake punt before his 20-yard touchdown run.

Robert Meyers, Vilonia — Scored on a seven-yard run and two receptions, including a fourth-down swing pass in the third quarter. Converted fourth-and-short during the third scoring drive.

Jackson Ringgold, Vilonia — Caught a 20-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and a third-quarter pass that moved Vilonia near the goal line.

Parker Hickman, Vilonia — Recovered a kickoff fumble that set up the Eagles’ second touchdown.

John Duncan, Vilonia — Recovered a Maumelle fumble near the goal line with 16 seconds left in the first half.

Kyler Francis, Vilonia — Contributed as a blocker before breaking a 39-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter.

Luke Robinson, Vilonia — Made all seven extra points.

Evan Wallace, Maumelle — Threw touchdown passes to Winchell Wiggins and Derious Glover.

Derious Glover, Maumelle — Caught a 47-yard fourth-quarter touchdown and broke up a deep pass late in the third quarter.