Springdale blanks Batesville
Posted: August 31, 2012 at 11:22 p.m.
STAFF PHOTO SAMANTHA BAKER -- Springdale HIgh School's Deandre Murray runs the ball downfield Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 during the game against the Pioneers of Batesville High School for the season opener football game at Bulldog Stadium.
SPRINGDALE — Deandre Murray had a breakout game, rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown and returning a punt 91 yards for a touchdown as Springdale beat Batesville 35-0 on Friday.
Murray's 47-yard touchdown in the first quarter gave the Bulldogs (1-0) the only score they would need. Springdale also added 14 points in each second and fourth quarter to down last season's Class 5A runner-up.
Springdale quarterback Will Whatley added 83 yards rushing and two touchdowns for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs will face Tulsa Central next Friday at Jerrell Williams Bulldog Stadium.
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