NEARsports.com - Augusta Red Devils

**2008 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Augusta	171	Opponent	196	W/L	Record	Conf.
Sep. 5	H	Augusta	18	Hazen	42	L	0-1
Sep. 12	H	Augusta	27	Rector	0	W	1-1	1-0
Sep. 19	A	Augusta	21	East Poinsett Co.	40	L	1-2	1-1
Sep. 26	A	Augusta	40	Marked Tree	43	L	1-3	1-2
Oct. 3	H	Augusta	47	Cross County	48	L	1-4	1-3
Oct. 10		Augusta		OPEN
Oct. 17	A	Augusta	18	McCrory	23	L	1-5	1-4
Oct. 24	A	Augusta		Cedar Ridge
Oct. 31	H	Augusta		Salem
Nov. 7	A	Augusta		Walnut Ridge

2007 Schedule

Date
H/A
Augusta
278
Opponent
257
W/L Record Conf

Aug.31
A
Augusta
0
Des Arc
22

L

0-1

Sep. 7
A
Augusta
0
LR Christian
33

L

0-2

Sep. 14
H
Augusta
7
Hazen
14

L

0-3

Sep. 21
H
Augusta
12
Carlisle
27

L

0-4

Sep. 28
A
Augusta
32
McCrory
12

W

1-4

1-0

Oct. 5
A
Augusta
3
Marked Tree
27

L

1-5

1-1

Oct. 12
A
Augusta
23
Cross County
16

W

2-5

2-1

Oct. 19
H
Augusta
46
Walnut Ridge
7

W

3-5

3-1

Oct. 26
H
Augusta
31
Rector
0

W

4-5

4-1

Nov. 1
H
Augusta
40
Clarendon
30

W

5-5

Nov. 9
H
Augusta
28
Dierks
7

W

6-5

Nov.16
A
Augusta
49
Johnson Co. Westside
14

W

7-5

Nov.23
A
Augusta
7
Earle
48

L

7-6

**2007 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Augusta	278	Opponent	257	W/L	Record	Conf
Aug.31	A	Augusta	0	Des Arc	22	L	0-1
Sep. 7	A	Augusta	0	LR Christian	33	L	0-2
Sep. 14	H	Augusta	7	Hazen	14	L	0-3
Sep. 21	H	Augusta	12	Carlisle	27	L	0-4
Sep. 28	A	Augusta	32	McCrory	12	W	1-4	1-0
Oct. 5	A	Augusta	3	Marked Tree	27	L	1-5	1-1
Oct. 12	A	Augusta	23	Cross County	16	W	2-5	2-1
Oct. 19	H	Augusta	46	Walnut Ridge	7	W	3-5	3-1
Oct. 26	H	Augusta	31	Rector	0	W	4-5	4-1
Nov. 1	H	Augusta	40	Clarendon	30	W	5-5
Nov. 9	H	Augusta	28	Dierks	7	W	6-5
Nov.16	A	Augusta	49	Johnson Co. Westside	14	W	7-5
Nov.23	A	Augusta	7	Earle	48	L	7-6

2007 Archives

Augusta dumps Dierks, serves notice
November 13, 2007

By David Wallace
Hootens.com

AUGUSTA - Regional pride helped spur Augusta (6-5 in 2A second round) to perhaps the biggest first-round upset, a 28-7 stunner over Dierks.

"A lot has been made about the 7-2A conference, but no one has been talking about our non-conference schedule," Augusta coach Reginald Murphy says. The Red Devils' first four non-conference opponents, Little Rock Christian, Carlisle, Hazen and Des Arc, are a combined 35-8, and all made the playoffs. All but Hazen and Des Arc are still alive, and LR Christian is ranked No. 2 in 5A by Hootens.com.

"We just came out there with a chip on our shoulder to prove that we play a pretty good brand of football. We weren't playing just for ourselves, but for our conference and other teams in this part of the state."

After Dierks scored on the game's opening drive, Augusta scored 28 unanswered points to come up with its first playoff victory since 2001, when the Red Devils went all the way to the championship game.

"They were overloading us to one side," Murphy says. "We made some adjustments to make them one-dimensional. They relied heavily on the pass. Our speed advantage allowed us to rush the passer and cover receivers with linebackers and defensive ends."

Augusta senior Sherrod Shockley (5-9, 185) and sophomore Matt Bowen (6-1, 175) stood out. Shockley led the Red Devils in rushing with 22 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown. Murphy says that put him over 1,000 yards for the season. He also made an interception. Bowen had two catches for about 65 yards and a TD and came up with a turnover of his own when he wrestled the ball away from Dierks quarterback Drew Walston and raced 30 yards for a score.

The Red Devils face a Johnson County Westside team that earned its first-ever playoff victory, 43-40 over Dermott. J.C. Westside runs a Spread offense similar to Dierks and will put Augusta's ability to defend all over the field to the test.

"I think our speed will make a difference in the ballgame. Their quarterback (Peanut Richardson) is pretty crafty with the football, spreading it around to different people. We'll have to key on him," Murphy says.

**2007 Archives**
Augusta dumps Dierks, serves notice November 13, 2007 By David Wallace Hootens.com AUGUSTA - Regional pride helped spur Augusta (6-5 in 2A second round) to perhaps the biggest first-round upset, a 28-7 stunner over Dierks. "A lot has been made about the 7-2A conference, but no one has been talking about our non-conference schedule," Augusta coach Reginald Murphy says. The Red Devils' first four non-conference opponents, Little Rock Christian, Carlisle, Hazen and Des Arc, are a combined 35-8, and all made the playoffs. All but Hazen and Des Arc are still alive, and LR Christian is ranked No. 2 in 5A by Hootens.com. "We just came out there with a chip on our shoulder to prove that we play a pretty good brand of football. We weren't playing just for ourselves, but for our conference and other teams in this part of the state." After Dierks scored on the game's opening drive, Augusta scored 28 unanswered points to come up with its first playoff victory since 2001, when the Red Devils went all the way to the championship game. "They were overloading us to one side," Murphy says. "We made some adjustments to make them one-dimensional. They relied heavily on the pass. Our speed advantage allowed us to rush the passer and cover receivers with linebackers and defensive ends." Augusta senior Sherrod Shockley (5-9, 185) and sophomore Matt Bowen (6-1, 175) stood out. Shockley led the Red Devils in rushing with 22 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown. Murphy says that put him over 1,000 yards for the season. He also made an interception. Bowen had two catches for about 65 yards and a TD and came up with a turnover of his own when he wrestled the ball away from Dierks quarterback Drew Walston and raced 30 yards for a score. The Red Devils face a Johnson County Westside team that earned its first-ever playoff victory, 43-40 over Dermott. J.C. Westside runs a Spread offense similar to Dierks and will put Augusta's ability to defend all over the field to the test. "I think our speed will make a difference in the ballgame. Their quarterback (Peanut Richardson) is pretty crafty with the football, spreading it around to different people. We'll have to key on him," Murphy says.

**2006 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Augusta	169	Opponent	261	W/L	Record	Conf
Aug.31	Harding	Augusta	0	Des Arc	47	L	0-1
Sep. 8	H	Augusta	0	LR Christian	42	L	0-2
Sep. 15	A	Augusta	18	Hazen	20	L	0-3
Sep. 22	A	Augusta	26	Carlisle	42	L	0-4
Sep. 29	H	Augusta	40	McCrory	0	W	1-4	1-0
Oct. 6	H	Augusta	13	Marked Tree	44	L	1-5	1-1
Oct. 13	H	Augusta	0	Cross County	34	L	1-6	1-2
Oct. 20	A	Augusta	12	Walnut Ridge	0	W	2-6	2-2
Oct. 27	A	Augusta	40	Rector	0	W	3-6	3-2
Nov. 2	A	Augusta	14	Clarendon	32	L	3-7
Nov.10	A	Augusta	20	Murfreesboro	32	L	3-8

**2006 Archives**
Des Arc rips Augusta, 47-0 August 31, 2006 By David Grim NEARsports.com SEARCY - The Des Arc Eagles scored 6 first half touchdowns and rolled to a 47-0 victory over the Augusta Red Devils in the Hooten's Kickoff Classic at Harding University Thursday night. Ronnie Roland scored the first two Eagle touchdowns on runs of 9 and 2 yards respectively. Brandon Alexander, who was 5 of 6 kicking extra points, missed his only PAT on Roland's second TD, making the score 13-0. Ron Metcalf, Des Arc's wide receiver, scored on a reverse from 19 yards away with 42 seconds left in the opening quarter. The two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 19-0. Des Arc's Seth Hambrick (45) dodges Augusta's Tedrick Conway (25) in The Eagles' 47-0 victory. Photo courtesy Wally Jarratt, SearcySports.com 08-31-06 Jason Dahl scored on a 1-yard quarterback keeper for Des Arc's next touchdown with 9:40 left in the half. Eli Cohen ran in the next two touchdowns on runs of 13 and 19 yards, with his last making the score 40-0 with 1:46 left in the half. Des Arc's final touchdown came with 5:52 left in the third quarter when Ronald Dunlap ran in a 67-yard touchdown. Keeling Carter barks out the signals for Augusta. The Red Devils lost to the Des Arc Eagles, 47-0. Photo courtesy Wally Jarratt, SearcySports.com 08-31-06 Augusta's Demarcus Spears led all rushers in the game with 85 yards on 23 carries. Des Arc's leading rusher was Dunlap with 67 yards on his only carry.

**2005 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Augusta	202	Opponent	299	W/L	Record	Conf
Sep. 2	A	Augusta	0	Earle	40	L	0-1
Sep. 9	H	Augusta	0	Des Arc	35	L	0-2	0-1
Sep. 16	A	Augusta	12	Clarendon	31	L	0-3	0-2
Sep. 23	H	Augusta	12	Palestine-Wheatley	0	W	1-3	1-2
Sep. 30	A	Augusta	20	Hughes	50	L	1-4	1-3
Oct. 7	H	Augusta	54	Marvell	14	W	2-4	2-3
Oct. 14	A	Augusta	34	Harding Academy	53	L	2-5	2-4
Oct. 21	A	Augusta	32	McCrory	14	W	3-5	3-4
Oct. 28	H	Augusta	14	Elaine	20	L	3-6	3-5
Nov. 4	A	Augusta	24	Barton	42	L	3-7	3-6

**2004 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Augusta	130	Opponent	275	W/L	Record	Conf
Sep. 3	H	Augusta	8	Earle	14	L	0-1
Sep. 10	A	Augusta	14	Des Arc	35	L	0-2	0-1
Sep. 17	H	Augusta	6	Clarendon	34	L	0-3	0-2
Sep. 24	A	Augusta	8	Palestine-Wheatley	55	L	0-4	0-3
Oct. 1	H	Augusta	8	Hughes	14	L	0-5	0-4
Oct. 8	A	Augusta	40	Marvell	0	W	1-5	1-4
Oct. 15	H	Augusta	8	Harding Academy	35	L	1-6	1-5
Oct. 22	H	Augusta	6	East Poinsett Co.	43	L	1-7
Oct. 29	A	Augusta	26	Elaine	22	W	2-7	2-5
Nov. 5	H	Augusta	6	Barton	26	L	2-8	2-6

**2004 Archives**
Harding Academy's Ryan Higginbotham (4) attempts to leap out of the reach of Augusta's Omotiya Culverson (45). The Wildcats pounded the Red Devils, 35-8. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 10/15/04

**2003 Schedule**
Date	H/A	Augusta	300	Opponent	239	W/L	Record	Conf
Sep. 5	HSU	Augusta	6	Junction City	45	L	0-1
Sep. 12	H	Augusta	28	Des Arc	0	W	1-1	1-0
Sep. 19	A	Augusta	38	Clarendon	13	W	2-1	2-0
Sep. 26	H	Augusta	30	Carlisle	14	W	3-1	3-0
Oct. 3	A	Augusta	30	Hazen	26	W	4-1	4-0
Oct. 10	H	Augusta	44	Marvell	0	W	5-1	5-0
Oct. 17	A	Augusta	50	Harding Academy	48	W	6-1	6-0
Oct. 24	A	Augusta		McCrory		Canc
Oct. 31	H	Augusta	50	Elaine	14	W	7-1	7-0
Nov. 7	A	Augusta	12	Barton	45	L	7-2	7-1
Nov.14	H	Augusta	12	Cross County	34	L	7-3

Date	Augusta	230	Opponent	174	W/L	Record	Conference
Sep. 6	Augusta		OPEN
Sep. 13	Augusta	6	Des Arc	21	L	0-1	0-1
Sep. 20	Augusta	38	Clarendon	9	W	1-1	1-1
Sep. 27	Augusta	6	Carlisle	14	L	1-2	1-2
Oct. 4	Augusta	26	Hazen	0	W	2-2	2-2
Oct. 11	Augusta	44	Marvell	6	W	3-2	3-2
Oct. 18	Augusta	0	Harding Academy	42	L	3-3	3-3
Oct. 25	Augusta	58	McCrory	6	W	4-3	4-3
Nov. 1	Augusta	44	Elaine	26	W	5-3	5-3
Nov. 8	Augusta	8	Barton	50	L	5-4	5-4