Valley View defense dominates as Blazers blank Harding Academy, 27–0

Published On: October 5, 2025Categories: High School, News

Valley View 27, Harding Academy 0

JONESBORO — Valley View opened Homecoming with a first‑quarter avalanche and its defense did the rest in a 27–0 win over Harding Academy on Friday at Central Dealership Stadium. A raucous homecoming crowd approved.

Sophomore Barrett Mallett powered the early surge, scoring on keepers of 1 and 17 yards as the Blazers raced to a 20–0 lead before eight minutes had elapsed. Junior tailback Carter Wallace added explosive balance with a 73‑yard sprint down the right sideline and later a 6‑yard score, both behind a veteran line. Junior quarterback Taylor Hyneman’stiming throw to senior wideout Camarion Davis set up Wallace’s second touchdown. Kicker Troy Dale converted three PATs.

Valley View’s defense authored its second straight shutout. Senior defensive back Rylan Ramsey intercepted two passes, while junior Korey Gammill added a pick. A relentless front anchored by senior middle linebacker Ryder Wooten and junior lineman Eli Thornton produced repeated negative plays, and junior Will Findley broke up multiple throws.

Harding Academy settled after the fast start. Sophomore quarterback Krews Wray connected with junior receivers Joseph Myles and Bax Howell to move the sticks, and senior free safety Cam Pryor sparked the run game out of Wildcat looks and handled punting duties. The Wildcats’ defense forced three second‑half stops, sparked by junior outside linebacker Easton Baker and junior lineman Caleb Jeffrey, and junior kicker Hunter Hopkins opened the third quarter with a successful onside kick.

Valley View improved to 4–1 overall and 2–0 in the 5A‑East; Harding fell to 2–3, 1–1.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter Valley View – Barrett Mallett 1‑yd run (Troy Dale kick), VV 7–0
1st Quarter Valley View – Barrett Mallett 17‑yd run (kick failed), VV 13–0
1st Quarter Valley View – Carter Wallace 73‑yd run (Troy Dale kick), VV 20–0
2nd Quarter Valley View – Carter Wallace 6‑yd run (Troy Dale kick), VV 27–0

Standouts

Carter Wallace (Jr., RB, Valley View) — TD runs of 73 and 6 yards.
Barrett Mallett (So., QB/ATH, Valley View) — two rushing TDs (1, 17).
Rylan Ramsey (Sr., DB, Valley View) — 2 interceptions.
Ryder Wooten (Sr., MLB, Valley View) — multiple tackles for loss; set the tone inside.
Cam Pryor (Sr., FS, Harding Academy) — sparked offense from Wildcat and contributed on special teams.