week two- Beebe at Lonoke, Sept. 11, 2009

Well Badger fans, this season isn't starting out so hot. In the annual "Battle of Highway 31", the Lonoke Jackrabbits used an unbelievable running attack and an elusive quarterback to outlast the Beebe Badgers, 40-30 at Abrams Stadium in Lonoke. Just like last week, the Badgers did have an early lead in the 1st half, but the combination of the Lonoke running game, led by senior Brandon Smith, and the passing duo of Michael Nelson to Todd Hobson was just too much for the Badgers to overcome. Smith broke the backs of the Badger defense with a 65 yard touchdown run on the 1st play of the 2nd half, while the Nelson-Hobson duo connected for three touchdowns. However, there were some positives, most notably, senior fullback Adam Griffis. Griffis scored two touchdowns and had a career night rushing, with 158 yards rushing. Reece Totty continued his great play on defense, actually earning defensive player of the game honors. It was a nightmare game for quarterback Scot Gowen, who despite throwing a touchdown pass, also threw three interceptions. The Badgers will have one more non-conference game to work on their weaknesses as the Vilonia Eagles come to town Friday night for the annual "Battle of Highway 64" showdown.