Parker scores twice as Northside defeats Russellville
Fort Smith Northside 42, Russellville 6
FORT SMITH — Keydarius Parker rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries, and Jaseir Posey threw two touchdown passes as Fort Smith Northside defeated Russellville 42-6 Friday at Mayo Thompson Stadium.
The Grizzlies scored 42 unanswered points after Russellville took a first-quarter lead.
Russellville’s defense forced a three-and-out on Northside’s opening possession. Talen Hindsman later connected with Parker Jackson for an 85-yard touchdown on third-and-seven with 4:35 left in the quarter. Russellville’s three-play scoring drive covered 88 yards in just 1:42. The conversion failed after a mishandled snap.
Northside answered with a six-play, 58-yard drive. Posey found tight end Cain Teague for a 14-yard touchdown, and Jonathan Romero’s kick put the Grizzlies ahead 7-6 with 2:11 remaining.
Parker’s 1-yard touchdown run finished a 10-play, 91-yard drive at 6:21 of the second quarter. Posey’s 24-yard keeper on third down set up the score.
Imani Marshall returned a blocked punt 14 yards for a touchdown with 3:57 before halftime. Posey added a 14-yard touchdown pass to Vonjay Johnson with one minute remaining, extending the lead to 28-6.
Neither team scored in the third quarter. Northside stopped Russellville’s fourth-and-three run at its own 19, while the Cyclones forced a punt and held another possession to a missed field goal.
Marcellus Olson’s 13-yard keeper converted fourth-and-three for Russellville early in the fourth. Northside subsequently recovered a fumble at the Cyclones’ 43.
Parker gained 37 yards on the next snap, then scored from the 6 with 9:02 remaining.
Boston Bishop added a 9-yard touchdown run after Northside stopped a punt attempt following a high snap. Romero made all six extra points.
Posey completed nine of 16 passes for 134 yards. Jackson caught two passes for 91 yards and a touchdown, and Luis Perez led Russellville with 57 rushing yards on 11 carries.
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
Russellville — Parker Jackson 85-yard touchdown pass from Talen Hindsman on third-and-seven (conversion failed after a mishandled snap), 4:35. Russellville 6, Northside 0.
Northside — Cain Teague 14-yard touchdown pass from Jaseir Posey (Jonathan Romero kick), 2:11. Northside 7, Russellville 6.
2nd Quarter
Northside — Keydarius Parker 1-yard touchdown run (Romero kick), 6:21. Northside 14, Russellville 6.
Northside — Imani Marshall 14-yard return of a blocked punt for a touchdown (Romero kick), 3:57. Northside 21, Russellville 6.
Northside — Vonjay Johnson 14-yard touchdown pass from Posey (Romero kick), 1:00. Northside 28, Russellville 6.
3rd Quarter
No scoring. Northside 28, Russellville 6.
4th Quarter
Northside — Parker 6-yard touchdown run (Romero kick), 9:02. Northside 35, Russellville 6.
Northside — Boston Bishop 9-yard touchdown run (Romero kick). Northside 42, Russellville 6.
Players Who Stood Out
- Keydarius Parker, Northside: Eight carries for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Scored from 1 and 6 yards. His 37-yard fourth-quarter run immediately preceded his second touchdown.
- Jaseir Posey, Northside, quarterback: Nine-of-16 passing for 134 yards and two touchdowns, both covering 14 yards, to Teague and Johnson. His 24-yard third-down keeper set up Parker’s first touchdown.
- Imani Marshall, Northside, linebacker: 14-yard touchdown return of a blocked punt, extending Northside’s lead to 21-6 with 3:57 remaining in the second quarter.
- Parker Jackson, Russellville, wide receiver: Two catches for 91 yards and one touchdown. His 85-yard touchdown reception on third-and-seven gave Russellville a 6-0 first-quarter lead.
- Luis Perez, Russellville, running back: 11 carries for 57 yards, leading the Cyclones in rushing. His 12-yard run on third-and-15 set up Olson’s successful fourth-down keeper early in the fourth quarter.