VAN BUREN -- Junior running back Walter Green made the most of his opportunities Friday night at Blakemore Field.
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Green rushed for 143 yards on 13 carries with a touchdown in a Van Buren (2-4, 1-2 7A-West) victory against Rogers Heritage (0-6, 0-3).
Van Buren took an 18-14 on junior quarterback Caleb Salisbury's 48-yard touchdown pass to senior Caleb Christensen with 45 seconds left in the second quarter. The Pointers dominated the second half 14-0.
Salisbury finished 5-of-9 passing for 119 yards and added 45 yards on the ground on 20 carries with a touchdown. Senior fullback Dylan Burnham finished with 40 yards on 8 carries with a touchdown all after halftime for the Pointers.
Heritage was led by Jay De La Rosa, who caught 3 passes for 127 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Sports on 10/08/2016