Greenwood vs Russellville: Archer’s four rushing TDs power Bulldogs past Cyclones

Greenwood 50, Russellville 13

Greenwood wore down Russellville 50-13 on Friday at Cyclone Stadium behind senior quarterback Kane Archer’s four rushing touchdowns and 390 total yards. Archer mixed efficient throws with decisive keepers, directing a tempo attack that eventually broke open a 23-13 halftime game.

Greenwood opened with a safety after a bad snap into the end zone, then made it 9-0 on running back Mario Dunbar’s7‑yard burst. Russellville answered when Sam Callahan’s 73‑yard kick return set up Marcellus Olson‑Patton’s 1‑yard plunge. Archer’s 2‑ and 9‑yard keepers in the second quarter rebuilt the Bulldogs’ cushion before the break.

The Bulldogs seized control after halftime. Archer found Cooper Bland for a 12‑yard score, added runs of 11 and 16 yards, and junior quarterback Cruz Coatney’s 10‑yard keeper capped the night. Receivers Brayden Renick (10 catches, 86 yards) and Braxton Canada (9 for 77) were steady targets, and kicker Landon Franklin converted five PATs.

Russellville’s ground game kept the Cyclones in it early. Callahan churned out 135 rushing yards and 108 more on returns, while Olson‑Patton rushed for 77 yards and a score behind a feisty line. Julius “Juju” Thompson forced a first‑half takeaway with a strip near the red zone, one of two Greenwood fumbles the Cyclones produced.

Both teams flashed resolve: Russellville’s run game and takeaways kept the first half within reach, and Greenwood’s defense produced stops whenever the Cyclones crossed midfield. The defending champions resume road conference play next week; Russellville heads to Mountain Home seeking to build on its rushing success.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter
Greenwood – Team safety (bad snap recovered in end zone), 2–0.
Greenwood – Mario Dunbar 7 run (Landon Franklin kick), 9–0.
Russellville – Marcellus Olson‑Patton 1 run (Jesus Perez kick), 9–7.

2nd Quarter
Greenwood – Kane Archer 2 run (Franklin kick), 16–7.
Greenwood – Archer 9 run (Franklin kick), 23–7.
Russellville – Sam Callahan 9 run (run failed), 23–13.

3rd Quarter
Greenwood – Cooper Bland 12 pass from Archer (kick failed), 29–13.
Greenwood – Archer 11 run (Franklin kick), 36–13.
Greenwood – Archer 16 run (Franklin kick), 43–13.

4th Quarter
Greenwood – Cruz Coatney 10 run (Franklin kick), 50–13.

Standouts

• Kane Archer (QB, Greenwood) — 4 rushing TDs; added 229 passing yards.

• Sam Callahan (RB, Russellville) — 135 rush yards, TD; 108 kick‑return yards.

• Brayden Renick (WR, Greenwood) — 10 receptions, 86 yards

• Braxton Canada (WR, Greenwood) — 9 receptions, 77 yards.

• Marcellus Olson‑Patton (ATH/DB, Russellville) — 77 rush yards, TD.