Mills 42, Blytheville 7

Mills 42, Blytheville 7

LITTLE ROCK — Mills turned a 6-0 halftime edge into a runaway, unloading 29 third‑quarter points to beat Blytheville 42-7. Coach Cortez Lee’s Comets dictated the pace after break, while Rod Stinson’s Chickasaws battled for field position and momentum.

Quarterback Kingston Burnett spread the ball around, tossing three touchdowns — a deep strike to wideout Chase Slater, a red‑zone dart to sophomore Maddox Parker, and an 80‑yard pop pass to receiver Ernest Haynes — as Mills mixed tempo and formations. Running back Za’Marion McDonald hammered in a short score and added a two‑point conversion, and receiver/defensive back Alan Hall flipped the game with a punt‑return touchdown.

Blytheville created chances in the first half. Quarterback Chad Bell connected with receiver Trevon Lewis on a down‑the‑sideline go route to flip the field, and the Chickasaws’ front held up repeatedly in the red zone before Mills’ surge. Running back/linebacker Courtney Rogers broke free for a touchdown to avert the shutout.

Mills’ defense was relentless. Middle linebacker Darrin Weston closed alleys from sideline to sideline, while tackle Jameson Parker and end Isaiah Chambers supplied pressure that put Blytheville behind the chains. Special teams covered kicks after halftime, complementing the offense’s burst.

Both teams left with building blocks: Mills’ balance and depth surfaced in the third quarter; Blytheville’s vertical game and tackling kept it close for two frames. With conference play looming, the Comets exit with a statement win; the Chickasaws depart with tape that shows explosive potential when they limit penalties and finish drives.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter Mills – Torrance “TJ” Talbot short pass from Kingston Burnett (kick failed), Mills 6-0.
3rd Quarter Mills – Chase Slater long pass from Burnett (kick failed), Mills 12-0.
3rd Quarter Mills – Za’Marion McDonald run (two‑point run good), Mills 20-0.
3rd Quarter Mills – Maddox Parker pass from Burnett (two‑point pass to Jaiden Hicks), Mills 28-0.
3rd Quarter Mills – Alan Hall punt return (kick good), Mills 35-0.
4th Quarter Mills – Ernest Haynes 80‑yard pass from Burnett (kick good), Mills 42-0.
4th Quarter Blytheville – Courtney Rogers run (kick good), Mills 42-7.

Standouts (4–5)

• Kingston Burnett, QB, Mills — 3 TD passes.

• Chase Slater, WR, Mills — vertical threat; long TD.

• Za’Marion McDonald, RB, Mills — TD + two‑point; power runs.

• Alan Hall, WR/DB, Mills — punt‑return TD; chain‑moving catch.

• Courtney Rogers, RB/MLB, Blytheville — late TD; tough yards.