Defense Rules Highway 64 — Vilonia 6, Beebe 3
Defense Rules Highway 64 — Vilonia 6, Beebe 3
Rivalry night turned into a clinic in tackling and discipline as Vilonia edged Beebe 6–3 in a game that paid homage to old‑school football. The difference came on a second‑quarter keeper by Coleson Ashcraft (QB/OLB, Vilonia), who navigated the right edge for the night’s lone touchdown. Vilonia complemented that score with steady field position—Ashcraft’s punts repeatedly flipped the field—and a fast, assignment‑sound front that closed running lanes in the second half.
Beebe answered with grit and tempo. Curtis Goodrich (RB/OLB, Beebe) delivered downhill bursts behind a surging line anchored by Eli Osbon (OL, Beebe), including a highlight 25‑yard burst and a hurdle that energized the home stands. Kameron Johnson (FS/WR, Beebe) sparked special teams with a long return across midfield and later turned a slant into a first‑and‑goal. When the drive stalled, Andy Rodriguez (K, Beebe) drilled a 25‑yard field goal to pull the Badgers within three late in the third.
Both defenses deserved the spotlight. Luke Lewis (RB/MLB, Beebe) stacked tackles between the hashes and chased down bootlegs, while Lincoln Harrison (SS/WR, Vilonia) set edges and erased yards after the catch. In the fourth quarter, each side strung together stops; Vilonia’s front bowed up in the red zone, and Beebe forced a key fumble to keep the outcome in doubt until the final minute. It was the kind of hard, clean, physical opener that sets a tone for both teams’ seasons.
Scoring Summary
2nd Quarter Vilonia – Coleson Ashcraft QB keeper (PAT failed), Vilonia 6–0.
3rd Quarter Beebe – Andy Rodriguez 25‑yard field goal (kick good), Vilonia 6–3.
Standouts
- Coleson Ashcraft (Vilonia, QB/OLB): TD run; strong night managing field position.
- Curtis Goodrich (Beebe, RB/OLB): Multiple 10+ yard bursts, including a 25‑yarder and a hurdle.
- Kameron Johnson (Beebe, FS/WR): Long return; clutch catch‑and‑run to the 9.
- Luke Lewis (Beebe, RB/MLB): Sideline‑to‑sideline tackling, late‑game pressure.
- Lincoln Harrison (Vilonia, SS/WR): Physical coverage and edge setting all night.