Bulldogs roll behind ground game, stifling defense

Springdale 33, Rogers Heritage 7

Springdale opened 7A West play with a bruising rushing attack and a disciplined defense, wearing down Rogers Heritage on the road Friday night. The Bulldogs set the tone early with quarterback Carson Hater’s option keeper to cap the opening scoring drive, then leaned on a two-back hammer in running backs Wilder Larice and Ransel Oriana to control the clock.

Oriana’s five-yard plunge made it 14–0, and kicker AJ Woods stretched the margin with field goals of 37 yards and another just before halftime for a 20–0 lead. Springdale’s offensive front consistently created creases between the tackles, and Larice burst through them after the break, scoring twice—once off a lead block from Oriana and again on a stretch play to the edge—to put the game out of reach.

Heritage showed resolve with its Wing‑T looks and a late spark from Evan Gordon, who sprinted down the sideline for the War Eagles’ lone touchdown. Earlier, Heritage rotated quarterbacks Braden Carroll and Julian Castanada to mix in toss sweeps, counters and quick screens, but the Bulldogs’ pursuit kept explosive plays in check for most of the night.

Springdale’s defense answered each challenge: East Han knifed through for tackles for loss and pounced on a red‑zone miscue, Yandel Sanchez added backfield stops, and the secondary squeezed throwing lanes. Woods punctuated the special‑teams edge with two field goals and multiple touchbacks that tilted field position.

Both teams flashed their identities—Springdale with physical option football, Heritage with variety and effort—but the Bulldogs’ balance and execution in all three phases proved decisive.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Springdale – Carson Hater QB keeper (AJ Woods kick), 7–0

2nd Quarter
Springdale – Ransel Oriana 5‑yd run (Woods kick), 14–0
Springdale – AJ Woods 37‑yd FG, 17–0
Springdale – AJ Woods FG, 20–0

3rd Quarter
Springdale – Wilder Larice TD run (Woods kick), 27–0

4th Quarter
Springdale – Larice TD run (kick failed), 33–0
Heritage – Evan Gordon long TD run (Ronald Vizette kick), 33–7

Players who stood out

• Wilder Lherisse (Springdale RB/WR/MLB) — 2 rushing TD.

• Rancel Orellana (Springdale RB) — 1 rushing TD, numerous first downs.

• Carson Hayter (Springdale RB/WR) — TD run, efficient passing from QB.

• Rackson Rechim (Springdale DB) — 1 INT.

• Evan Gordon (Heritage RB/MLB) — long TD run; early chunk gains.