Welcome to Citizens Bank Stadium at Blakemore Field, where the Van Buren Pointers will host the Alma Airedales in an Arkansas football clash. This historic rivalry began in 1971 and is one of over 100 featured games in the 22nd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

Currently, Van Buren holds a narrow 42-31-5 lead over Alma and was able to defeat the Airedales in a thrilling 37-27 victory. That game featured two very different play styles and was an offensive shootout. Van Buren aired out the ball, throwing for 266 yards and 3 passing touchdowns. Alma chose the ground-and-pound attack, rushing for 229 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. Both offenses were effective, but the Pointers were able to make a few extra plays on the defensive side of the ball. 

Mark your calendar for August 29th, as 12,000 fans will rush to their seats to watch another installment of the “Battle of the Bone.” 

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MVP

Austin Riggs
Van Buren

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Tristan Ray

Van Buren

Tristan is an outstanding student-athlete who plays football and baseball. He was a starting corner and short stop his sophomore year but unfortunately tore his ACL in August of his junior year and missed the entire year. With his 4.31 GPA he will be the top 1 or 2 of his senior class. His academic accomplishments include being chosen as the Engineer Student of the Year and Math Student of the Year. He is also involved in Mu Alpha Theta, Gifted and Talented, National Honor Society, History Club and FCA. If collegiate athletics is not an option, his plan is to be an engineer and attend the University of Arkansas.
Easton Daily

Alma

Easton is on track to be the Valedictorian for the 2026 class. He is a member of National Honor Society. He is All Conference in Football and Baseball for Alma. He has multiple options to play college football. Outside of football, he grills a mean steak at his family owned 46 Steakhouse in Alma!

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