Vanderbilt signee Drew Gardner of Hoxie keeps Van Buren’s Buke Mardanlou, a UCA signee, at bay early in Friday’s game.

Mardanlou and Gardner look on as the action goes the opposite direction

Gardner cuts up on the bench with teammates Nathan Moore (No. 43 – Cent. Ark. Christian) and Joe Hall (No. 52 – Junction City).

Gardner prepares to blow somebody up.

Gardner does his best to ensure Mardanlou doesn’t do much this play.

North Little Rock’s Jamar Love (a UA signee) and ASU signee Brett Shrable of Hoxie outline their plan of attack.

Shrable runs out as he is introduced in the pre-game ceremony.

Shrable puts horseshoe sticker #37,914 on his helmet.

Shrable and Tennessee signee Ricardo Kemp of Warren give chase as Brandon Barnett sprints past. Barnett is not pictured as he was 10 yards downfield.

Shrable pursues the ballcarrier, aiming to make his first tackle at safety in the game.

Shrable, a QB himself, reads the signal-caller and adjusts accordingly on the pass.

Shrable does not wave at the camera, but instead signals to his coach to discuss the upcoming play.

Shrable stands in ancitipation, waiting to earn himself some more Mustang Pride stickers.