Fayetteville QB among the top performers in opening week
By The Associated Press
This article was published September 9, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
Brandon Allen appears ready to help Fayetteville defend its state championship.
Allen, a sophomore, threw for 298 yards in a 35-0 victory over Little Rock Central on Friday night to become The Associated Press Arkansas High School Player of the Week.
Fayetteville won the Class 7A title last year behind quarterback Blake McDonald, who was a senior. Stepping in now is Allen, son of Arkansas Razorbacks assistant coach Bobby Allen.
Brandon Allen was nearly perfect in the first half, going 13-of-15 for 285 yards and five touchdowns. And against Central, which consistently fields one of the state's best defenses.
Fayetteville moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in the AP poll after the win.
Other top performances from the week:
-Michael Smith, Cabot, ran for 187 yards and scored three touchdowns in a 41-15 win over Jacksonville.
-Deondra Johnson, Helena-West Helena, threw for four touchdowns and ran for one in a 46-29 win over Pulaski Academy.
-Nathan Holloway, Des Arc, ran for a touchdown, threw for one, caught a pass for one and returned a punt for one in a 53-0 win over Hector.
-Terrel Carter, Russellville, had three sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown in a 20-6 win over Morrilton.
-Reed Brown, Rogers Heritage, threw for two touchdowns and ran for two in a 52-29 win over Springfield (Mo.) Parkview.
-J.C. King, Bentonville, threw for 277 yards and a touchdown in a 42-3 win over Conway.
-Derek Brinker, Springdale Har-Ber, ran for 166 yards and three touchdowns in a 45-15 win over Greenwood.
-Zach Cole, Central Arkansas Christian, passed for 268 yards and rushed for 82 in a 23-14 win over Dollarway.
-Pierre Vaughn, Nashville, threw for two touchdowns and ran for two in a 48-0 win over Hope.
-Brian Hale, Sylvan Hills, intercepted a pass at the goal line in the final minute to preserve a 25-20 win over Malvern.
-Seth Keese, Harding Academy, threw for 232 yards and a touchdown and ran for 110 yards and two fourth-quarter TDs in a 30-15 win over Pocahontas.
-Trevor Stone, Magnet Cove, scored touchdowns 22 seconds into the game and with 22 seconds remaining for a 26-21 win over Mount Ida.
-Michael Belin, Bearden, scored four touchdowns in a 34-13 win over Camden Harmony Grove.
-B.J. Jones, Hot Springs Lakeside, ran for 206 yards and a touchdown and caught a touchdown pass in a 28-23 win over White Hall.
-Hayden Smith, Warren, went 14-of-18 for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a 54-16 win over Watson Chapel.
-Justin Billings, El Dorado, ran for 160 yards in a 31-27 win over Camden Fairview.
-Dezhe Willis, Hot Springs, threw for a touchdown and ran for two in a 42-14 win over Little Rock Fair.
-J.J. Hendrix, De Queen, rushed for 180 yards in a 41-28 win over Mayflower.
-Logan Quinn, Arkansas Baptist, threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-0 win over Little Rock Lutheran.
-Joe Dalrymple, Rose Bud, ran for 141 yards and a touchdown in a 25-16 win over Quitman.
-Grafton Harrell, Riverview, scored two third-quarter touchdowns in a 35-32 win over Marked Tree.
-Kamrawn Russell, Carlisle, ran for 124 yards and a touchdown in a 44-25 win over England.
-Dustin Wells, Cedarville, ran for 193 yards on eight carries in a 39-12 win over Union Christian.
-Hayden Stokes, Harrison, threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns and ran for 103 yards in a 42-7 win over Huntsville.
-Trevor Cooper, Dover, threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns in a 29-28 win over Paris.
-Tim Hoyt, Yellville-Summit, ran for 167 yards and three touchdowns and intercepted a pass in a 28-20 win over Berryville.
-Mike Williams, Drew Central, rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-22 win over Cedar Ridge.
-Jordan Shelby, Charleston, ran for four touchdowns in a 27-6 win over Ozark.
-Matt Damon, Ola, threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for a touchdown in a 40-20 win over Hartford.
-Deandra Jenkins, Mountain Pine, ran for 152 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-12 win over Jessieville.
-Jamaal Moore, Smackover, ran for 102 yards and two touchdowns and intercepted a pass in a 41-0 win over Little Rock Episcopal.
-Termaine Henderson, Prescott, threw for two touchdowns and ran for two in a 43-6 win over Hermitage.
-Chris Wenneberg, Mountain Home, intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble in a 43-0 win over Highland.
-Quinten Sanders, Magnolia, threw touchdown passes of 9, 36 and 64 yards and scored on an 8-yard run in a 38-22 win over Crossett.
