Parkview beats Shiloh Christian: Arkansas high school football Class 5A state final recap

Top-ranked Little Rock Parkview capped off a perfect season with a win against Shiloh Christian in the 5A state championship game. Here are the highlights.

State championship week is over for Arkansas high school football.

Parkview dominated Shiloh Christian, 55-12, in the Class 5A state final Saturday night at Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium.

Parkview (14-0), ranked No. 1 in Arkansas entering the matchup, completed an undefeated season and repeated as state champions.

For No. 7 Shiloh Christian (11-3), the loss marks the second year in a row the Saints fell to Parkview in the state title game.

Here are some of the biggest moments and scoring plays from the Class 5A state final between the Little Rock Parkview Patriots and the Shiloh Christian Saints.

PARKVIEW 55, SHILOH CHRISTIAN 12 (FINAL)

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FOURTH QUARTER

-- Parkview takes a knee to run out the clock and secure the 5A state title. 

-- Shiloh Christian isn't giving up despite the lopsided difference on the scoreboard. The Saints add to their total with a two-yard touchdown run by Bo Williams. The two-point conversion attempt is failed. (Parkview, 55-12 | 2:43)

THIRD QUARTER

-- On the final play of the third quarter, Parkview reels in its fourth interception of the game. Omar Anderson gets the takeaway this time for the Patriots.

-- Parkview just won't let up. The Patriots reach the end zone for the seventh time tonight, this time on a 23-yard pass from Eric McGehee to Kyrick Fulks. (Parkview, 55-6 | 6:48)

-- That was quick. Parkview adds to its lead on the first play of the second half, as Eric McGehee and Omarion Robinson connect in the passing game for a 48-yard touchdown. The extra point is blocked, however. (Parkview, 48-6 | 11:24)

SECOND QUARTER

-- Parkview heads to the locker room for halftime with a 36 point lead. The Patriots are two quarters away from another state title. 

-- Parkview takes full advantage of the turnover. The Patriots dial up a trick play that results in a 32-yard touchdown pass from Eric McGehee to Monterrio Elston. (Parkview, 42-6 | 1:14)

-- There's another interception by Parkview's defense, the third of the night, and the second of the night for Cameron Settles. Parkview now has a chance to add to its lead even more before halftime. 

-- Parkview responds to Shiloh Christian's first score with its fifth touchdown of the half. Eric McGehee runs it in from one yard out to extend the Patriots' lead. (Parkview, 35-6 | 1:47)

-- Shiloh Christian breaks through. The Saints score for the first time tonight on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Cole Creighton to Carter Holman. The extra point is blocked, so the lead stays at 22 points for the Patriots. (Parkview, 28-6 | 4:37)

-- Parkview recovers a fumble at Shiloh Christian's 14-yard line, and the Patriots add to their lead one play later. Omarion Robinson runs for the touchdown to blow this game open. (Parkview, 28-0 | 6:39)

-- Parkview's defense comes up with another interception, this time by Cameron Settles, and the Patriots offense turns it into six points. Jaden Ashford gets the score on a 16-yard touchdown run. (Parkview, 21-0 | 8:06)

FIRST QUARTER

-- There's a defensive score for Parkview, as Kevin Ellis jumps the route for an interception and returns it 50 yards for a touchdown. (Parkview, 14-0 | 3:13)

-- Following another punt by Shiloh Christian, the Patriots strike first and take a 7-0 lead. Eric McGehee and Monterrio Elston connect for a 67-yard touchdown to put Parkview ahead early. (Parkview, 7-0 | 4:43)

-- Parkview drives down the field and has the chance to score first, but the Patriots miss a 29-yard field goal. 

-- Shiloh Christian starts the game on offense but is quickly forced to punt following a three-and-out. 

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-- Zach Shugan | zshugan@gmail.com | @SBLiveARK