VAN BUREN -- Springdale (4-4, 2-3 7A-West) took advantage of three first-quarter Van Buren (2-6, 1-4) fumbles to take a big lead and didn't look back (2-6, 1-4) at Blakemore Field.
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Senior running back Erick Mendez scored two of the Bulldogs' three first-quarter touchdowns as they snapped a three-game losing streak.
Mendez finished with 9 carries for 34 yards and 2 touchdowns and added 2 catches for 21 yards with 1 touchdown for Springdale. Garrett Vaughan had 11 carries for 41 yards and 1 touchdown.
Van Buren was led by running back Walter Green, who finished with 23 carries for 123 yards and 1 touchdown.
Sports on 10/22/2016