The Dardanelle Sand Lizards return home after a dominant season-opening win to face the Elkins Elks on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Elkins makes its season debut in what should be a competitive non-conference showdown under the lights.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Elkins (AR) @ Dardanelle (AR)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Dardanelle High School, Dardanelle, AR
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Elkins Elks
The Elks begin their 2025 campaign on the road, carrying high expectations as a top-20 ranked program in Arkansas. Known for their strong quarterback play and fast tempo offense, Elkins looks to start their season with a statement.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #1,540
○ State Rank (AR): #20
○ Class Rank: #2
○ Key to Win: Control possession and limit Dardanelle’s explosive big-play offense.
Main Squad:
○ Jaxon Carter – QB
○ Mason Johnson – RB
○ Caleb Reed – WR
○ Isaiah Brooks – WR
○ Hunter Thompson – LB
○ Landon Price – DB
○ Ethan Harris – OL
○ Colby Davis – DL
○ Brayden Ross – TE
○ Marcus Hall – LB
○ Gavin Scott – OL
Dardanelle Sand Lizards
Dardanelle exploded in their opener with a 65-0 victory, proving themselves as one of the most dangerous teams in Class 4A. Ranked #67 in Arkansas, the Sand Lizards will look to keep their offense firing while tightening their defense against Elkins’ athletes.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #4,496
○ State Rank (AR): #67
○ Class Rank: #12
○ Key to Win: Keep applying offensive pressure and force Elkins into third-and-long situations.
Main Squad:
○ Carson Wright – QB
○ Dylan Reed – RB
○ Isaiah Turner – WR
○ Jacob Hall – OL
○ Matthew Long – LB
○ Cole Bennett – DB
○ Tyler Mitchell – RB
○ Brandon Scott – DL
○ Ethan Price – WR
○ Ryan Foster – LB
○ Chase Henderson – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins | #1,540 | #20 (AR) | #2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| Dardanelle | #4,496 | #67 (AR) | #12 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 100% | 65 | 0 |
