Football Sonic Air Raid 7-on-7 Scores & Updates

[Luke Matheson]

I'm set up at First Security Stadium for the Sonic Air Raid 7-on-7. I will post score updates in this post.

10:00 AM Games at First Security Stadium

Russellville 29, Harding Academy 14

Hot Springs Lakeside 22, Little Rock Christian 21

10:00 AM Games at Searcy Lions Stadium

Pulaski Academy Blue 38, Heber Springs 6

Marion Red 22, Mayflower 14

10:30 AM Games at First Security Stadium

Greenbrier 27, Bald Knob 19

West Memphis 26, Fountain Lake 8

10:30 AM Games at Searcy Lions Stadium

Highland 18, Searcy 8

Pulaski Academy Gold 44, Marion Blue 35

11:00 AM Games at First Security Stadium

Harding Academy 20, Little Rock Christian 15

Hot Springs Lakeside 27, Russellville 20

11:00 AM Games at Searcy Lions Stadium

Pulaski Academy Blue 39, Marion Red 0

Mayflower 8, Heber Springs 4

11:30 AM Games at First Security Stadium

Greenbrier 21, Fountain Lake 0

West Memphis 29, Bald Knob 12

11:30 AM Games at Searcy Lions Stadium

Searcy 27, Marion Blue 20

Highland 23, Pulaski Academy Gold 8

12:00 PM Games at First Security Stadium

Little Rock Christian 34, Russellville 18

Hot Springs Lakeside 19, Harding Academy 8

12:00 PM Games at Searcy Lions Stadium

Pulaski Academy Blue 53, Mayflower 0

Heber Springs 32, Marion Red 27

12:30 PM Games at First Security Stadium

Greenbrier 35, West Memphis 19

Bald Knob 9, Fountain Lake 7

12:30 PM Games at Searcy Lions Stadium

Searcy 30, Pulaski Academy Gold 8

Marion Blue vs Highland

Tournament play will begin at 2:00 pm, with the championship bracket being played at First Security Stadium, and the consolation bracket being played at Searcy Lions Stadium.

Championship Bracket

Lakeside vs West Memphis

PA Blue vs Searcy

Greenbrier vs LR Christian

Highland vs Heber Springs

Consolation Bracket

Harding Academy vs Fountain Lake

Mayflower vs Marion Blue

Bald Knob vs Russellville

Pulaski Academy Gold vs Marion Red

Championship Bracket Updates

2:00 PM Games

HS Lakeside 15, West Memphis 9

Searcy 27, Pulaski Academy Blue 24

2:30 PM Games

LR Christian 25, Greenbrier 14

Heber Springs 26, Highland 15

3:00 PM Games

Searcy 27, HS Lakeside 19

Pulaski Academy Blue 37, West Memphis 6
*West Memphis eliminated.

3:30 PM Games

LR Christian 16, Heber Springs 2

Greenbrier 30, Highland 18
*Highland eliminated

4:00 PM Games

Pulaski Academy Blue 33, Heber Springs 12
*Heber Springs eliminated

Greenbrier 25, HS Lakeside 15
*Lakeside eliminated

4:30 PM Games

Searcy 19, LR Christian 17
* Searcy to the championship game

Pulaski Academy Blue 36, Greenbrier 20

5:00 PM Games

Pulaski Academy 30, LR Christian 8

5:30 PM Championship Game

Searcy vs Pulaski Academy. PA must defeat Searcy twice to win the tournament.

Game One Score

Pulaski Academy 45, Searcy 13

Game Two Score

Pulaski Academy 42, Searcy 6

Pulaski Academy wins the Sonic Air Raid 7-on-7 for the fifth year in a row.

 

[GraysPowerRankings]

What a day it was! There was a lot of great talent and some really close games. Pulaski Academy once again proved themselves to be King of the Hill, repeating in the same fashion as last year - losing a game to Searcy, only to win every game afterwards to win the title.

Layne Hatcher really settled in and was more aggressive on his throws by game 3 of tournament play. He was leaning into his throws on his lead foot while bringing his throwing shoulder forward and had great velocity. He really gained confidence as the day went on. With those mechanics and that confidence, the sky is the limit with this kid.

Jaren Watkins did what he does best - showcased his speed, quickness, and great leaping ability. I don't care if he's 5'5". This kid can can play like a 6'2" receiver. He made an excellent catch for a touchdown in the semi-final game. The defender was all in his face. Jaren has a great ability to look a pass into his hands and not be distracted. Yes, this kid has all the tools to go to the D-1 level. Colleges need to quit looking at his height and start looking at what this kid can do as well as ANYONE!

Also, you don't think much about defense when talking 7-on-7, but the PA D really played better as the day went on, making key plays throught the day.

I was very impressed with many teams during the day, but I was impressed with Searcy. They are really good. They could be a really, really good team this 2016 season.

 

[Luke Matheson]

Searcy did a great job. They played Jared and aggressively, but I think they ran out of gas late in the day.

LR Christian, Lakeside, and West Memphis were all solid as well.

This was the first taste of football for me, so I'm looking forward to some team camps and more 7on7's before the season gets here.