Harrisburg's Jeremy Mross (1) is dragged down from behind by a Warren defender. The Lumberjacks ended Harrisburg's championship hopes, defeating the Hornets, 48-14 in round 2 of the Class AAA playoffs. Photo courtesy of Mike Buhler, Eastridge Imaging 11/19/04

Wynne's Courtney Williams (24) looks for yardage against Vilonia. The Yellowjackets advanced to round 2 of the state playoffs with a 35-21 win. Photo courtesy of Mike Buhler, Eastridge Imaging 11/12/04

Salem's Chad Willett (7) gets off a pass just as Harding Academy's James Key (70) lowers the boom. The Wildcats advanced to the second round of the Class AA Playoffs with a 48-21 win over the Greyhounds. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 11/12/04

Mario Young (7) looks for running room in Gosnell's 18-14 upset victory over Rivercrest. Photo courtesy of David Pierce, Osceola Times 11/5/04

Harding Academy's Ryan Higginbotham (4) is double covered by Des Arc's Jason Dahl (6), and Ronnie Roland (2).The Wildcats ended the regular season with a 42-21 win over the Eagles. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 11/5/04

Salem's Mike Seyler (55) tries to chase down EPC's Ked Madden (1). The Warriors beat the Greyhounds for the 3AA title, 58-25. Photo courtesy of Terry Mullins, Villager Journal 11/4/04

Harrisburg's Jakayis Hester (27) looks for yardage against the Rivercrest defense. The Colts took the game, 14-7. Photo courtesy of David Pierce, Osceola Times 10/29/04

Searcy's Adam Robertson (6) fends off an unidentified Jonesboro defender. The Lions picked up their first win at the expense of the Hurricane, 17-7. Photo courtesy of Wally Jarratt, SearcySports.com 10/22/04

Newport's Bryson Elston (50) attempts to knock down a pass in the Greyhounds 55-14 victory over Yellville-Summit. Photo courtesy of Brad Burns, SearcySports.com 10/22/04

Harding Academy's Michael Kee just misses an interception in the Wildcats 49-16 win over Elaine. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 10/22/04

Wynne's Courtney Williams (24) rushes for a handful of his 153 yards against Batesville. The Yellowjackets took the AAAA East lead with a 35-21 win. Photo courtesy of Mike Buhler, Eastridge Imaging 10/15/04

Searcy's Scott Sammons (7) dodges a Jacksonville defender in the Lions' 14-9 loss to the Red Devils. Photo courtesy of Wally Jarratt, SearcySports.com 10/15/04

Harding Academy's Ryan Higginbotham (4) attempts to leap out of the reach of Augusta's Omotiya Culverson (45). The Wildcats pounded the Red Devils, 35-8. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 10/15/04

Mountain View quarterback Trey Stinnett (4) is hit from behind as he throws by a Hoxie defender. Hoxie outlasted the Yellowjackets, 34-26. Photo courtesy of Rusty Fraser, Stone County Leader 10/8/04

Searcy's Chris Bryant drags down West Memphis quarterback Vick Brown at the one yard line. The Blue Devils thumped the Lions 35-0. Photo courtesy of Wally Jarratt, SearcySports.com 10/8/04

Heber Springs linebacker Jonathan West (50) tries to head off Newport's Hunter Smith. The Greyhounds won the game, 46-12. Photo courtesy of Brad Burns, SearcySports.com 10/8/04

Harding Academy's Kyle Tiffee (25) blocks a Cross County defender while Kreg Kell (24) makes his escape. The Wildcats upended the Thunderbirds, 41-13. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 10/8/04

Lecody Braddock (18) of Forrest City can't come up with the catch. Searcy's Matt Cramblett (13) provides the coverage for the Lions, who lost the game, 34-31. Photo courtesy of Wally Jarratt, SearcySports.com 10/1/04

Heber Springs defender Edward Rouse pursues Hoxie's Reuben Vance (5). The Mustangs came out on top, 41-6. Photo courtesy of Brad Burns, SearcySports.com 10/1/04

Harding Academy's Kyle Tiffee (25) escapes a Marvell defender in the Wildcats' 42-0 win. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 10/1/04

Searcy's Adam Robertson (6) looks for running room in the Lions' 17-10 loss to Cabot. Photo courtesy of Wally Jarratt, SearcySports.com 9/24/04

An unidentified Bald Knob runner does his best to protect the ball in the Bulldogs' 42-8 loss to Little Rock Christian. Photo courtesy of Brad Burns, SearcySports.com 9/24/04

Two unidentified Des Arc defenders attempt to drag down Barton's running back. Barton upended the Eagles, 38-7. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 9/24/04

Harding Academy's Jo Pat Black (17) attempts to strip the ball from Palestine-Wheatley's Rashun Barnes while Seth Monroe (65) blocks. The Patriots beat the Wildcats, 47-44 in overtime. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 9/17/04

Rivercrest's Marcus Arnold (14) runs for a handfull of his 114 yards while Marion's Dominique Bettes (27) pursues. The Colts won the game, 17-6. Photo courtesy of David Pierce, Osceola Times 9/17/04

Paragould quarterback Chris Stidham (9) stiff-arms Rivercrest's Marcus Arnold (14) as he fights for yardage. Rivercrest won the game, 27-21. Photo courtesy of Mike Buhler, Eastridge Imaging 9/10/04

Searcy defensive back Andy Garlington (60) drags Batesville's Josh Cox (2) down from behind for a sack. Batesville won the game, 24-14. Photo courtesy of Wally Jarratt, SearcySports.com  9/10/04

Beebe's Wesley Lamb (10) scrambles away from the Lonoke pass rush in a 34-26 loss. Photo courtesy of Ricky Davis, SearcySports.com 9/10/04

Harding Academy's Kyle Tiffee (25) runs away from a Clarendon defender. The Wildcats won, 42-6. Photo courtesy of Greg Ashby, SearcySports.com 9/10/04

Terrance Boykin (42) follows the blocking of Lee Harris (11) in a 27-20 JV victory for Wynne over Jonesboro. Photo courtesy of Greg Sullins, WynneSports.com 8/30/04