Maumelle 42, Watson Chapel 0

PINE BLUFF — Maumelle strung together three first-quarter touchdowns and coasted, blanking Watson Chapel 42-0 on Friday behind a crisp night from junior quarterback Levi Warrior and a swarming Hornet defense.

Warrior spread the ball efficiently, tossing scores to Bubba Johnson and Jackson Hampton while guiding a balanced attack that also featured senior backs Mohammed Qtouf and Jacob Henry. Senior Marshaun Wiley turned the perimeter game into explosives, finishing with three first-half touchdowns as Maumelle (conference 3-0) seized control early.

Defensively, the Hornets generated steady pressure and suffocated the run. Linebacker Davian Jordan triggered timely blitzes and Maumelle closed the night with a late takeaway when defensive back Darius Glover high-pointed a deep ball to preserve the shutout.

Watson Chapel (0-conference) found flashes. Senior Malachi Rayford rotated in at quarterback, hitting a couple of chain-moving throws and keeping on designed runs, while sophomore Jkenzye Miller and sophomore Jakilynn Battles showed speed in space. The Wildcats’ front also produced a second-half sack and an interception in the red zone to stall a Hornet drive.

Maumelle, coached by Brian Maupin, hosts Jacksonville next week. Watson Chapel, led by Steven Heard, will seek its first league win after showing second-half resolve and special-teams juice.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Maumelle – Marshaun Wiley jet sweep (Dylan Moran kick), 7-0
Maumelle – Wiley shovel/pass right (Moran kick), 14-0
Maumelle – Bubba Johnson 40-yd pass from Levi Warrior (Moran kick), 21-0

2nd Quarter
Maumelle – Wiley 20-yd pass from Warrior (Moran kick), 28-0
Maumelle – Jackson Hampton 11-yd pass from Warrior (Moran kick), 35-0
Maumelle – Jacob Henry 6-yd double-pitch run (Moran kick), 42-0

Standouts

• Levi Warrior, QB, Maumelle — 4 TD passes, precise command.

• Marshaun Wiley, RB/WR, Maumelle — 3 first-half TDs, perimeter burst.

• Jackson Hampton, WR/DE, Maumelle — TD grab; physical YAC.

• Jacob Henry, RB/DB, Maumelle — TD run; chain-moving catches.

• Malachi Rayford, QB/ATH, Watson Chapel — dual-threat flashes, led Wildcats’ best drives.