The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Marked Tree Indians (Marked Tree, AR) and the host Earle Bulldogs (Earle, AR), witnessed Marked Tree's football squad edge Earle by a tally of 24-20.

The Indians (4-1) will now prepare for their contest against Des Arc (Des Arc, AR). The Eagles enter the 2A Region 2 game with a 4-1 record. In their last game, Des Arc held off Lee (Marianna, AR), 13-0, in a league game.

The Bulldogs (1-4) will now prepare for their game against Lee (Marianna, AR). The Trojans enter the 2A Region 2 game with a 0-4 record. In their last game, Lee was edged by Des Arc (Des Arc, AR), 13-0, in a league game.