CPHS Football Preview: No. 8 Sandites to take on Arkansas State Champions

(Photo: Morgan Miller).

After securing their first victories of the 2018 season, Sand Springs and Greenwood, Arkansas will both be looking to improve to a winning record Friday night at Smith Robinson Stadium.

The first-ever meeting between the two teams will be played on the home turf of the defending Arkansas 6A State Champions. A daunting foe, but not something the Sandites aren't used to. Sand Springs took on the Arkansas 5A State Champions from Pulaski Academy the past two years. Both were brutal losses, but helped prepare the Sandites for some of the tough district battles to come. 

Greenwood went undefeated in three-straight regular seasons before losing their opener this year. They made it to the State finals three years in a row before finally wining their eighth gold ball last season. 

Smith Robinson Stadium
440 East Gary Street
Greenwood, AR 72936

6A-II No. 8 Sand Springs (1-1)

Head Coach: Dustin Kinard (61-61) - 12th Season.

Last Season Record: 5-6.

Last week: Dominated Putnam City 45-24, leading by as much as 35 points before sending in the backups. Caden Pennington threw 9-15-169-0 for three touchdowns. Joel Mackey ran 13-150 for one TD and Trey Wilkerson ran 12-109 for two scores. Jaden Weiser was 5/6 on PATs and kicked a 26-yard field goal. The offensive line was nearly impenitrable and only gave up eleven yards in tackles for loss. 

6A No. 2 Greenwood (1-1)

Head Coach: Rick Jones (296-73) - 15th Season. 

Last Season Record: 13-0

Last week: Pummeled Ft. Smith Southside 52-27. Peyton Holt racked up 482 yards by land and air for four total touchdowns. 

Things to do in Greenwood:

Bell Park features playgrounds, a walking trail, and an 18-hole disc golf course. 1050 Bell Park Road.

Old Jail Museum is open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Originally the Sebastian County Jail, this building was constructed in 1892 and is on the National Register of Historic Buildings. 305 East Center Street. 

Visit the site of the Battle of Devil's Backbone, an 1863 Civil War battle won by the Union in defense of Fort Smith. Exit Highway 71 at Bradley Road