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PREP RALLY PLAYOFF: 29 CLASS 2A RICK FIRES NWA Democrat-Gazette MOUNTAINBURG — Senior Austin Taylor has provided plenty of highlights at Mountainburg, including his stunning performance last year in a first-round playoff game. at's where Taylor ran for 277 yards on 14 carries in a 55-52 victory over England. England had the edge in overall team speed but Taylor was the equalizer for the Dragons, who punted only once in the high-scoring game. "England was a fast football team, but Austin had several long runs in that game," Mountainburg coach Tom Harrell said. "He was faster. He le them behind." Rushing for well over 200 yards in postseason play would be a career highlight for many players but not Taylor, who points to his performance in a conference game against Hackett. "Yes, probably Hackett," Taylor said. "I had 271 yards on seven carries in that game." Taylor will get another opportunity to shine in posteason on Friday when Mountainburg (7-2) hosts Parker's Chapel (2-7) in a first-round Class 2A playoff game. Mountainburg finished 9-2 last year aer being eliminated 38-26 by Conway Christian in a second-round game. "Austin's speed on the edge sets up everything we do," Harrell said. "He can go to the house from anywhere." Mountainburg is a handful for many opponents with its run-oriented attack that incorporates aspects from the spread, wing-T, and single wing. Taylor leads the way with over 800 yards rushing on the season but the Dragons have other playmakers in the backfield. at was apparent two weeks ago when Mountainburg defeated Magazine to earn a share of the 42-A Conference championship. Taylor eager to shine again in playoffs for Dragons NWA DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE/J.T. WAMPLER Mountainburg's Austin Taylor will lead the Dragons into a home playoff game against Parker's Chapel tonight. The Dragons are the No. 2 seed from the 2A-4 Conference. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018