Mountain Home 37, Rolla 10

ROLLA, Mo. — Mountain Home imposed its will on the ground Thursday night, beating Rolla 37-10 in a nonconference game at Lions Memorial Field. Senior running back Barrett Miller broke the Bombers’ single-game rushing record, hammering for 307 yards and four touchdowns, including bursts of 60 and 57 yards, as Mountain Home improved to 3-0 and solidified its No. 2 6A ranking. Senior quarterback Brantlee Phillips complemented the run game by lofting a 34-yard scoring strike to senior receiver Carter Adkins, and junior Isaac Ballard added a 26-yard field goal.

Rolla (2-2) had early answers and plenty of fight. Senior Carter Reeves put the Bulldogs on the board with a 22-yard field goal to open the second quarter, and senior Hayden Emory powered in from a yard out late in the fourth. Senior quarterback Easton Smith steered multiple drives, while senior slotback Jack Mrozowicz sparked the offense with a 46-yard dash and a 43-yard reception.

Mountain Home’s defense set the tone. Senior linebacker Blake Vacco forced a fumble, and the Bomber front limited chunk plays after halftime, allowing just one late scoring drive. Behind a cohesive offensive line, Miller salted away the clock with physical runs of 31, 9, 2 and 3 yards on successive possessions as Mountain Home controlled field position throughout the third quarter.

Mountain Home hosts Fort Smith Southside next in its 6A-West opener. Rolla begins a two-game road swing at North County, seeking to rebound with a road win.

Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
Mountain Home – Barrett Miller 60 run (Isaac Ballard kick), MH 7-0.

2nd Quarter
Rolla – Carter Reeves 22 FG, MH 7-3.

Mountain Home – Carter Adkins 34 pass from Brantlee Phillips (Ballard kick), MH 14-3.

Mountain Home – Miller 2 run (Ballard kick), MH 21-3.

3rd Quarter
Mountain Home – Miller 3 run (Ballard kick), MH 28-3.

Mountain Home – Miller 57 run (kick failed), MH 34-3.

Mountain Home – Ballard 26 FG, MH 37-3.

4th Quarter
Rolla – Hayden Emory 1 run (Reeves kick), MH 37-10.

Standouts (names/positions verified vs team rosters)
Barrett Miller (RB, Mountain Home) — 307 rush yds, 4 TD (school record).
Brantlee Phillips (QB, Mountain Home) — 34-yard TD pass.
Blake Vacco (LB, Mountain Home) — forced fumble.
Jack Mrozowicz (WR/RB, Rolla) — 46-yard run, 43-yard catch.
Hayden Emory (RB, Rolla) — 1-yard TD.