BALLINGER — A  year ago, Ballinger’s Carter Arrott made his varsity debut on the spur of the moment — relieving starting quarterback Tyler Vaughn in the second half of a season opener against eventual 3A Division I state champion Jim Ned. 

His debut was a memorable one, capped by a 19-yard touchdown run with 3:42 to play to lead Ballinger to a 20-14 upset of the Indians — the only blemish on an otherwise perfect Jim Ned season.