Little Rock Catholic Shuts Out Siloam Springs
The Rockets secured their first 6A-West Conference win of the season in a dominant 42-0 performance.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Football
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Little Rock Catholic defeated Siloam Springs 42-0 at War Memorial Stadium on Oct. 23. The victory marks the first conference win of the season for the Rockets.
Why it matters
This win keeps Little Rock Catholic competitive in conference standings as the season approaches its final weeks. The lopsided outcome forced an early conclusion via a running clock under state sportsmanship rules.
Little Rock Catholic recorded 360 yards of total offense, including 299 rushing yards. Luke Burdine led the effort with 134 rushing yards on 20 carries, while Phillips Blair added 94 rushing yards.
The players
Phillips Blair
He is a central offensive playmaker for Little Rock Catholic who contributed four total touchdowns during the game.
Luke Burdine
He is a running back for Little Rock Catholic who recorded 134 rushing yards and scored one touchdown.
Hunter Markham
He is a receiver for Little Rock Catholic who caught a 40-yard touchdown pass during the shutout win.
The details
Phillips Blair powered the Rockets offense by scoring four total touchdowns, including three on the ground and one through the air. Hunter Markham also contributed to the scoring effort with a 40-yard touchdown reception.
Timeline
Oct. 23, 2026: Little Rock Catholic defeated Siloam Springs 42-0.
Oct. 30, 2026: Little Rock Catholic hosts Russellville.
Nov. 6, 2026: Little Rock Catholic plays at Little Rock Southwest.
Season Trajectory
The Rockets move to 1-4 in the 6A-West Conference, maintaining their pursuit of a post-season spot despite a difficult 2-6 overall start. Conversely, the loss leaves Siloam Springs at 1-7, significantly impacting their standing within the division.
The game was shortened by the state sportsmanship rule, resulting in a running clock that limited the total game time. The Rockets must now focus on securing wins in their remaining schedule to improve their conference standing.
The takeaway
The dominant performance provides a significant morale boost for Little Rock Catholic as they enter the final stretch of the regular season. Maintaining this offensive rhythm will be essential for the team in their upcoming matchups against Russellville and Little Rock Southwest.
What happens next
Little Rock Catholic will host Russellville on Friday night, Oct. 30, 2026. Following that, the team is scheduled to play an away game against Little Rock Southwest on Nov. 6, 2026.
Further reading
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