Another shootout with Gentry?

Points will be scored when Greenland plays at Gentry Friday, but it’s highly unlikely the teams will light up the scoreboard like they did in last year’s game.

That’s when 147 points were scored with Greenland winning 76-71. The Pirates no longer have to worry about Jon Faulkenberry, the former all-state quarterback who is now at Henderson State.

Faulkenberry scored seven touchdowns and accounted for 467 yards in the shootout last season with the Pirates.

“That game was exciting but frustrating at the same time,” Greenland coach Lee Larkan said. “We had two touchdown leads and couldn’t get a stop when we needed. I’ll take 7-6 this week if we can get the win.”

Greenland (1-1) is still scoring at a rapid pace while Gentry (0-2) had a week off to work on its struggling offense. Greenland followed a 48-28 defeat to Elkins with a 53-39 victory over Mountainburg. Quarterback Levi Vaughn was 10 for 10 passing for 122 yards to lead the Pirates. Vaughn and sophomore Jeff Dennis each have over 100 yards rushing after two games.

Gentry lost 35-6 to Huntsville after opening the season with a 38-12 defeat to Dardanelle. Junior quarterback Brandon Atwood is the biggest threat for Gentry with 276 passing yards and 166 yards rushing after two games.

“He’s a good one,” Larkan said. “He’s fast and quick on his feet.”