Victory was within reach, but
Bentonville ultimately lost 44 - 37 to
North Little Rock. Since it was a playoff game, the defeat was a particularly difficult one for Bentonville.
Bentonville's offense came in ready to rumble, picking up 17 points in the first half. That put it at a 17 - 16 advantage. In the second half, though, the defense allowed 28 points and gave up the advantage when it counted most.
The win was just another feather in the cap for the still undefeated North Little Rock, who sits at 13-0. The defeat dropped Bentonville's record to 10-3.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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