November 2, 2011 Edition

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WR posts win, qualifies for state

Walnut Ridge quarterback Zach Crisler looks downfield during Friday night's game at Cross County. Crisler passed for 158 yards and four touchdowns in leading the Bobcats to a 36-14 victory over the Thunderbirds. The win assured the Bobcats a berth in the upcoming 2A State Playoffs.
Submitted Photo ~ Ashley George

Walnut Ridge built a 22-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat the Cross County Thunderbirds 36-14 in senior football Friday night at Cherry Valley. With the win, Walnut Ridge clinched a spot in the 2A State Playoffs.

Eric Wilcoxson gave the Bobcats a 6-0 lead with an eight-yard run with 5:23 to play in the first quarter.

Zach Crisler passed seven yards to Zach Carson with 11:13 to play in the second quarter. Crisler passed to Cole Hicks to give Walnut Ridge a 14-0 lead. Crisler connected with Carson again later in the period from six yards out to extend the Bobcats' lead to 22-0. Crisler found Kyle Johnson for the conversion for the final points of the half.

Cross County cut the Cats' lead to 22-8 on Dylan Hudson's 19-yard run and two-point conversion with 7:09 to play in the third quarter.
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Mustangs win, earn home playoff game

The Hoxie Mustangs and Bald Knob Bulldogs combined for over 900 yards of offense Friday night at Crider Field, and the Mustangs came away with a 41-28 victory.
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BR has busy week

The Black Rock Lady Zebras fell to Maynard 64-54 in senior girls basketball Friday at Black Rock.
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Hillcrest records victories

The Hillcrest basketball teams enjoyed a successful week on the court last week.
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