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PREP RALLY PLAYOFF: 31 4 7 9 - 84 6 - 4 3 3 3 State Playoffs CLASS 5A Harrison at Hot Springs Lakeside RECORDS Harrison 7-3; Lakeside 6-4 COACHES Harrison — Joel Wells. Watson Chapel — Jared McBride KEY PLAYERS Harrison — QB Noah Ditmanson (Sr., 6-1, 210), RB Gabe Huskey (So., 5-10, 170), WR D McCormick (Sr., 5-9, 150), LB Mason Martin (Sr., 5-10, 195) LB Brooks Both (So., 6-0, 225). Lakeside — RB Dupree Swanson (Sr., 5-10, 207), QB Taylor Gillham (Jr., 6-0, 185), WR Torin Davis (Sr., 6-1, 185), CB Brandon Chambers (Sr., 5-9, 170), OLB Alex Stewart (Sr., 6-2, 192). NOTABLE Harrison has won two straight coming into this first-round matchup, including a 42-24 win against Farmington last week. The Wildcats have won seven straight games since opening the season 1-2. … Harrison QB Ditmanson is a dual-threat for the Goblins with more than 1,500 passing yards to go along with more than 800 yards on the ground. … The Goblins have a potent run game led by sopho- more Gabe Huskey, who has rushed for more than 1800 yards and 25 touchdowns. … Lakeside allowed 142 points in its seven 5A-South- west games after giving up 155 points in nonconference losses to Pulaski Robinson, Sylvan Hills and Malvern. … RB Dupree Swanson is the bellcow on the Rams' offense with 1,683 yards and 27 touchdowns on the ground. • QB Taylor Gillham, who averaged 96 yards passing through Lakeside's first nine games, threw for a season-high 252 yards and three touch- downs Friday against crosstown rival Hot Springs. … OLB Alex Stewart leads the defense with three QB sacks, nine tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries. CLASS 4A Heber Springs at Gravette RECORDS Heber Springs 7-3; Gravette 6-4 COACHES Heber Springs — Darren Gowen; Gravette — Bill Harrelson KEY PLAYERS Heber Springs — QB Adam Martin (So., 5-10, 175), RB Blaze Nelson (Jr., 5-10, 174), TE Chris Hart (Sr., 6-1, 185) WR Jacob Bremmon (Sr., 6-0, 190). Gravette — RB Austin O'Brien (Sr., 6-0, 190), QB Tajae White (Jr., 5-8, 145), WR Brady Moorman (Sr., 5-7, 150), DL Bailey Soule' (Sr., 6-2, 250), LB Kenton Tajchman (Sr., 5-8, 225). NOTABLE Heber Springs brings a five-game winning streak into this first-round matchup. … The Panthers have a solid defense and it's playing well heading into this game by allowing just 40 points over the past four games. … QB Adam Martin leads the offense with more than 1,500 passing yards. … RB Blaze Nelson keys the running game with more than 700 yards and 10 TDs. … Gravette is hosting its first playoff game since 2010 after earning the No. 3 seed in the 4A-1. … RB Austin O'Brien has put together a monster season for the Lions with 1,952 yards rushing and 21 touchdowns. … QB Tajae White has improved game-by-game and is a dangerous runner with more than 800 yards and 9 TDs. … Gravette's defense is solid, led by linebacker Kenton Tajchman, who has recorded 119 tackles and 4.5 tackles for loss. Crossett at Ozark RECORDS Crossett 3-7; Ozark 8-2 COACHES Crossett — Sonny Nason; Ozark — Jeremie Burns KEY PLAYERS Crossett — QB Justin Stokes (So., 6-1, 150), RB Joseph Monroe (Sr., 5-8, 170), RB Marquan Bornslater (Sr., 5-8, 170). Ozark — QB Dawson Dietz (Jr., 5-11, 181), RB Daniel Woolsey (So., 5-10, 182), TE Bryant Burns (So., 6-3, 215), WR Brandon Sheffield (Sr., 5-9, 178), LB Baylor Ree (Sr., 6-2, 173), DE Eli Munnerlyn (So., 6-1, 185). NOTABLE Crossett lost its first five games of the season but comes into the game after back-to-back wins to end the regular season. Ozark has won five straight games and six of its past seven with its only loss in that time span to 4A-4 champ Booneville. … Crossett is led by QB Justin Stokes, who has passed for 547 yards and 3 TDs. … RB Marquan Bornslater is a weapon in both the run and pass game for Crossett. … QB Dawson Dietz triggers an explosive Hillbillies offense as a dual threat. Dietz is 90 of 151 passing for 1,622 yards and 15 TDs to go along with 560 rushing yards and 4 TDs. … Sophomore RB Daniel Woolsey has rushed for 1,208 yards and 13 TDs. … Sophomore TD Bryant Burns has 30 catches for 703 yards and 11 TDs. … Defensively, LB Baylor Ree has recorded 87 tackles and 7.0 tackles for loss. CLASS 3A Paris at Barton RECORDS Paris 4-6; Barton 9-1 COACHES Paris — Bryan Hutson; Barton — Clark McBride KEY PLAYERS Paris — QB Kris Graham (Sr., 5-10, 175), RB DaKovan Wise (Sr., 5-7, 165), LB Justus Lee (Sr., 5-10, 165), LB Matthew Ezell (Sr., 5-7, 165). Barton — QB Matt James (Sr., 5-8, 160), RB Wanya WIlkins (Sr., 5-11, 170), RB Devin Olloway (Jr., 5-8, 160), RB Bradly Smith (Sr., 5-10, 155), LB Mark Buie (Sr., 5-9, 170), DE Athen Smith (Jr., 6-2, 228). Paris — NOTABLE Barton has won six straight games since its 55-36 loss to Mayflower on Sept. 22. Paris had won two straight before closing the season with a 48-20 loss to Lamar. … The Bears are a run-oriented team with a ton of weapons. Wanya Wilkins leads Barton with more than 1,200 yards rushing. Bradly Smith has more than 800 yards on the ground and Devin Olloway adds another 500. … Jr DE Athen Smith is a beast on the defensive line 10.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. … The Eagles are led by RB DaKovan Wise, who has rushed for more than 1,000 yards this season. … QB Kris Graham is a dual-threat who can manufacture offense as a runner or passer. … LB Matthew Ezell had 19 tackles in a win over Cedarville in Week 9. Lamar at Smackover RECORDS Lamar 5-5; Smackover 6-4 COACHES Lamar —Josh Jones ; Smackover — Michael Baysinger KEY PLAYERS Lamar — QB Ike Pelts (So., 5-10, 160), RB Joe Mueller (Sr., 6-0, 181), RB Jacob Parmenter (Jr., 5-11, 175), LB Bryr Bruton (Jr., 5-9, 210). Smackover — RB Damarous White (Sr., 6-2, 215), QB Roshard Boone (Jr., 6-3, 185), RB Jaquese Modica (So., 5-10, 150). NOTABLE Smackover snapped a two-game losing streak with a season-ending win over Genoa Central last week 46-20. Lamar earned the No. 4 playoff seed in the 3A-4 with a win over Paris last week. … RB White leads the Buckaroos' offense. Against Geonoa Central, White rushed for 212 yards and scored 4 touchdowns. … The Warriors are primarily a run team, led by senior RB Joe Mueller, who has more than 1,00 rushing and 250 receiving yards. … LB Bryr leads the Warriors' defense with 44 tackles. CLASS 2A Magazine at Rison RECORDS Magazine 5-5; Rison 9-1 COACHES Magazine — Doug Powell; Rison — Clay Totty KEY PLAYERS Magazine — RB Xeng Yang (So., 5-6, 145), RB Caleb Hyatt (So., 6-0, 185), DB Luke Short (Jr., 5-10, 170). Rison — RB Malik Chavis (Jr., 6-2, 180), RB Jerrion Marshall (So., 5-6, 153), TE Evan White (So., 5-7, 148), QB Spencer Trail (Sr., 5-10, 178). NOTABLE Rison has won two straight games since its 42-30 loss to Harmony Grove in Week 7. Magazine earned its playoff berth with a 14-12 win against Western Yell County. … The Wildcats are one of Class 2A's most successful programs under coach Clay Totty with multiple state titles. … RB Jerrion Marshall leads a potent Rison offense along with QB Spencer Trail. … The Rattlers won two of their final three games to earn a playoff bid. … In the win over Western Yell, Luke Short batted down a two-point conversion attempt at the end of the game to preserve the Rattlers' win. … RB Xeng Yang had a touchdown in the win for Magazine. Lavaca at East Poinsett County RECORDS Lavaca 4-6; East Poinsett County 7-3 COACHES Lavaca — Brian Schlinker; East Poinsett County — Brandon Powell KEY PLAYERS Lavaca — QB Tyler Armistead (Jr., 6-2, 180), RB Ryan Dockery (Sr., 6-2, 169), RB Michael Terry (Sr., 5-5, 127). East Poinsett County — RB Eric Driver (Sr., 5-9, 140), RB Dee Buchanan (Sr., 6-1, 158), QB Andrew Harston (Jr., 6-1, 160), LB James Lard (Jr., 5-9, 205. NOTABLE East Poinsett County was hammered by Earle last week 58-6, but had won three straight prior to that loss. … The Warriors have a number of offensive weapons, led by RB Eric Driver, who leads the team with 1,220 yards and 13 TDs. … Dee Buchanan has rushed for 673 yards and 11 TDs for East Poinsett County. … Lavaca has lost two straight entering the playoffs, but did not play last week after Decatur was forced to forfeit the game. … Ryan Dockery is an explosive player for Lavaca. The senior has rushed for 673 yards and 7 TDs, and has 21 receptions for 290 yards and 2 TDs. … QB Tyler Armistead has passed for 704 yards and 9 TDs, and has 290 yards as a rusher with 2 TDs. Photo by Randy Moll Gravette's team of Austin O'Brien and Tajae White did a handoff during play against Gentry on Friday, Nov. 3, 29017, in Gentry. Gravvette hosts Heber Springs on Friday. STATE INFO Look in the Friday, November 10, 2017 edition of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for a complete playoff bracket of all classes. Sponsored by Circle-B Tree Service THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017 1534 East Main • Booneville, AR 675-2464 578 Hwy 71 South • Waldron, AR 637-0066 1305 South Walnut • Paris, AR 963-3500 Good Luck in the Playoff s!