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A Brief Guide to Planning Your Farm Fence

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A Brief Guide to Planning Your Farm Fence

People on a farm always have something to do because they need to keep the livestock fed, safe, and corralled. It’s for these reasons that they need a place for themselves. The way that you can provide this for them is by putting in a fence. So you will need a brief guide to planning your farm fence to help you start this project.

Taper and Measure

As you may know, you have to measure and taper fences. You have to do this to ensure that you put them on a flush and measured plane so that the structure can naturally have the highest potential strength. So you’ll need to measure out everything from your wire to your posts and how deep your holes are. Everything counts in this build to make the fence work functionally.

Space Your Posts

Starting from all four corners, walk out your posts and set them on the ground. Before this, you should have predrilled and dug your holes in the spaces where your posts will go. Measuring things out ahead of time will ensure that you perfectly space out everything. It also allows you to flush and level the posts before erecting the rest of the fence. This will take out some of the stress and pressure you feel when finishing up.

Add the Wire

Now, you’ll want to unroll the wire. As you’re doing so, you’ll need to ensure that you keep the corner of the panel flush with the fence to ensure you put the lag screws and fasteners in the right place. It’s important that you have the right lag screws and fasteners as well before moving forward.

This will make a difference every time you come up to the next post and prepare to fasten the wire. What you’re looking for here is consistency in your fastening skills and the tension of the wire. Added to that will be how evenly you place things around the perimeter. Do this correctly, and all you have left to do is add a gate. And that’s all you need to know about planning your farm fence.

It’s alright not to know things so long as you’re open to listening and learning. That’s why we provided a brief guide to planning your farm fence so that you could learn how to make it happen for yourself. So enjoy the reading, and we hope you learned something valuable.

The Dogs Stay Hot

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The Waldron Bulldogs stayed hot Tuesday, November 15 in their matchup up in Logan County as they spoiled the season opener for the Magazine Rattlers 65-42. Jumping out to a 13-0 lead behind a tremendous defensive effort, the Bulldogs saw their advantage as the first quarter ended with a score of 21-10. Ethan Mayberry scored eleven points in the first half, and fellow senior Trenton Hunt added ten as well. Up only eight points with around two minutes left in the opening half, Waldron used a 10-0 run to close out the half. The run was capitalized with three straight forced turnovers from the Dogs.

The 2nd half saw more of the same for Waldron as the trio of Lidge Stinson, Hunt, and Mayberry combined for ten steals that each led to fast break opportunities. Sophomore Roky Avila stepped out to add an exclamation point to the quarter with a three-point bucket of his own. Waldron improved their record to 3-0 on the young season with a defensive masterpiece. As a team, the Bulldogs forced 36 turnovers with 26 steals to go along with a pair of blocks. Trenton Hunt finished the night with 20 points, 4 assists, and 12 steals. The 12 steals ties a state record for steals in a game. Lidge Stinson added 12 points with a 6 of 11 shooting night, and Ethan Mayberry threw in 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 steals.

The Bulldogs ended their week by traveling to Mansfield to take on Tigers in the opening round of the inaugural FCA Turkey Week Shoot-Out. The classic format pitted the rival against each other in prime time on Friday night in front of a large crowd. Scoring was at a premium in the first quarter as Waldron held on to a 10 to 7 lead. The Dogs came out firing in the 2nd, with Trenton Hunt throwing in three triples to push the advantage to double digits going into half, 26-16. That lead quickly disappeared as Mansfield used an early ten to nothing run to tie things back up in the opening three minutes of the second half. Once the dust settled from the early Tiger’s run, senior Ethan Mayberry took over. Going on a personal six point run, Mayberry kept Mansfield from ever leading in the game.

The fourth quarter was all about the free throw line and the Bulldogs went 11 for 15 at the charity stripe in the final quarter of play. With only five points going into the fourth, Lidge Stinson led the way in crutch time as he scored twelve points to put the game out of reach for Mansfield, 55-47. Waldron showed their range on the night making seven three-pointers, and forced the Tigers into turning the ball over 31 times. When asked about his squad’s performance, Coach Atchley had this to say, “Gosh dog I can’t say enough about my dudes. They all worked their tails off every day and they don’t care who gets the credit as long as they get the W. Petey Justice and Forest Efurd did a ton of things that won’t show up on the stat sheet but they stepped up, especially on the defensive end, in a big big way. I appreciate Bulldog nation traveling up 71 to do their part in helping us fly the W!” Trenton Hunt finished with 19 points and 4 steals, Lidge Stinson added 17 points to go along with his 6 assists, and Ethan Mayberry scored 12 with 2 steals and 2 blocks.

Waldron’s second round opponent will be the Cedarville Pirates Monday at 4:00 back at Tiger Arena. Cedarville and Waldron have shared some battles over recent years , meeting up in back to back regional semi-finals the last two years. Let’s hope this game is also one to remember.

Thompson Unselfish In Support of Tigers

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When it comes to projects in support of Mansfield, Roger Thompson has been available for nearly a half century. Since graduating Mansfield High School 44 years ago, the former Tiger quarterback has been more than generous with his time and money to help area youth activities and civic organizations.

Just last week, Thompson stopped by MHS to deliver a hefty donation to the school’s cross country program. This latest gift of generosity was targeted to offset the costs of hosting the 2022 Farm Bureau River Valley All-Star Cross Country Meet. Laney Wood, a two-time All-State distance runner from Mansfield, was there to accept Thompson’s personal check.

“Roger Thompson has been involved in this particular project for the past several seasons,” offered Wood’s cross country coach and Mansfield athletic director John Mackey. “I think it’s wonderful that we can have a current student-athlete be present when these types of gifts come our way. It’s a treat for both parties to see real Tiger Pride in action.”

Thompson, who is in his 29th year as an agent of Farm Bureau Insurance, has been willing to invest in the Mansfield community for generations. It was a decision he consciously crafted while growing up in the same place of his grandparents, parents, and eventually his own children.

“I’m proud to be a lifelong Mansfield Tiger,” said Thompson in a recent email correspondence to Mackey. “I attended all 12 years of schooling at Mansfield and graduated MHS in 1978. My grandparents, parents, and children all attended Mansfield schools. My grandfather, Lester Nixon, is in the Mansfield Hall of Fame.”

This recent example of giving back is just the latest in a long ledger of occurrences that have played out over decades in the community. In the last few months alone, Thompson has contributed in some way to at least four different MHS sports teams. This is on top of lending a helping hand to academic and civic organizations as well.

From an athletic perspective, Mansfield’s AD outlined the Thompson effect in just the past four months. The following summarizes those moments.

In August, Thompson joined the Lady Tiger track team in celebration of their 2022 indoor state championship as a ring sponsor.

In September, the insurance agent committed to offering “player of the game” footballs to the Mansfield football squad as part of the Farm Bureau recognition program.

In October, he added commemorative laptop carry cases to team gift bags for every coach in the Mansfield hosted class 2A state volleyball tournament.

Then in November, Thompson assisted the local All-Star cross country meet with enough support to pay for medals and uniforms for 53 athletes from 35 schools.

That was exactly 8 days after serving as an honorary captain at the Mansfield versus Hackett senior night football contest. As you may recall, that game played out in the aftermath of a damaging storm that hit the area on Friday, November 4. Suffice it to say, Thompson excused himself a bit early to go serve his insured clients that very night.

Service and sponsorship have been a part of Thompson’s track record since the early 1980’s. He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion in 1982. Soon after, he spent some 23 years as a high school basketball official. He was president of the Suburban Youth Baseball League for 20 years even after his kids had aged out of the association. He was a local District Commissioner of Babe Ruth Baseball for 5 years, and served on the Mansfield School Board for another 5 years.

“Roger played quarterback and defensive safety at Mansfield High School some forty years ago,” stated Mackey. “Those were valuable lessons he learned way back then. I think he has been quarterbacking and defending for the sake of kids ever since.”

SR Lady Tigers Take The Fast Track Past Waldron

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SR Lady Tigers Take The Fast Track Past Waldron

It’s safe to say that the Mansfield Lady Tigers program came into its 2022 season as the favorite to win the 2A-4. The Lady Tigers finished their 2021 season as Conference, District, and Regional Champions before losing to England in the first round of the State Tournament. To top it off, Mansfield only lost two seniors from last year’s roster and their former 2A-4 rivals, Acorn, were shuffled to the 2A-7 conference for the 2022 season. Teams across the state at every level of the game would love to have that kind of setup. But Mansfield is looking for something bigger than past accolades to show off this season. They want to bring home a State Championship. To win big you have to play big though so the Lady Tigers scheduled their first three-game against bigger 3A programs to test their might. After downing Charleston and Booneville by a combined score of 122-72, the Lady Tigers set their sights on their Scott County rivals, the Waldron Bulldogs.

Kynslee Ward takes to the for a shot at the first-quarter buzzer.

As the Lady Tigers stepped onto the court, a familiar face would be on the opposing bench as former Mansfield Coach, Joshua Bryan, was suited up in Waldron orange and black. With an opponent’s coach knowing everything about their team, Mansfield might have some struggles and they surely did in the first quarter as Waldron held the Lady Tigers to a slim 12-5 lead early on. It could have been cobwebs, rust, or emotions that slowed Mansfield down early, but whatever it was, Lady Tigers Head Coach Ethan Bowman found a way to dust it off his team and it was off to the races as soon as the second quarter started. The Lady Tigers scored six unanswered points behind the S&K Railroad of Seven Sanderson and Kaylee Ward. As Waldron began to focus on derailing the Lady Tigers “bigs”, Kynslee Ward set the court ablaze with three straight steals and a score. Natalie Allison then stepped up and drained a three-point shot from downtown and followed it up with a steal and score forcing a Waldron time-out. The time-out might have given Waldron’s players a break, but the Lady Tigers didn’t give the scoreboard that same courtesy. Kynslee Ward took the inbound after Waldron’s time out and screamed the full court’s length for a quick layup. With Waldron empty on ideas to stop Mansfield, the Lady Tigers seemed to only be getting “Fuller”, as in Harlie Fuller. Fuller entered the court and dropped an immediate three-pointer upon entry and then took down the Lady Bulldogs with some fierce defense to close the half. Mansfield went to the locker room at halftime with a commanding 38-10 lead.

Alyson Edwards crosses over past a Waldron defender.

When halftime ended and the teams returned to the court, it was clear that the Lady Tigers are more than merely a hype, they are downright legit. Kaylee Ward scored the first points of the second half with a smooth layup to jumpstart Mansfield’s offense. The train kept on rolling as Ward and Seven Sanderson continued dominating the smaller Lady Bulldogs at the boards. Although she was relatively quiet in the first half, Allison Edwards picked up the microphone in the second half and made sure everyone knew she was there. Edwards opened up with an arsenal of layups, and rebounds, and drew fouls for free throws to overhead the lights on the scoreboard taking the Lady Tigers to the end of the third quarter ahead of Waldron 56-18. There were no brakes on this runaway Lady Tigers train as they steamed forward through the fourth quarter holding the Lady Bulldogs to just two points to defeat Waldron with a 61-20 final score. Seven Sanderson powered her way to lead the Lady Tigers in points as she dominated by scoring 16 points at the baselines. Coming right behind Sanderson was freshman Kaylee Ward who rolled up 12 points on the night. Natalie Allison and Alyson Edwards combined for 19 points in the game while Kynslee Ward knocked down 7 points on the Lady Bulldogs. Closing out the scoring spree for Mansfield was Harlie Fuller with 5 points and Trinity Triska with 2 points. Although scoring is always a good thing, Mansfield’s stiff defense held Waldron to an average of just five points per quarter in the victory. In their first three games, the Lady Tigers have outscored their opponents 183-92 proving that can sweep, mop, and even wax the floor on both offense and defense against larger programs.

Seven Sanderson tightly grips a rebound to make sure no one gets the ball from her.

“Mansfield versus Waldron is always a big deal,” said second-year Head Coach Ethan Bowman. “The game’s crowd and the atmosphere are everything you want as a player and coach. After the way we finished against Booneville, it was important for us to play our game for four full quarters against Waldron. I thought the girls played very hard and well, but there are still some details that we have to continue to work on and get right as the season continues. Overall, I thought we played much better in this game. The girls made the extra passes, established their presence inside, and ran their transitions well. It was a good win in front of our home crowd.”

Head Coach Ethan Bowman and Assistant Coach Keith Stovall coaching up the Lady Tigers ready for another quarter of basketball.

The Mansfield Lady Tigers are proving everyone right so far by starting out 3-0 in nonconference play. While nonconference play doesn’t count to some spectators, a win is a win to the Lady Tigers. Once they hit conference play, Mansfield will face 2A-4 opponents such as Magazine, JC Westside, Mountainburg, Lavaca, Future School, and a challenging new opponent in the Hector Wildcats. With all of the conference games, nonconference games, and tournaments that lie ahead of Mansfield, the only the Lady Tigers are focused on right now is who’s next. Well, that would be none other than the Cedarville Lady Pirates. The Lady Tigers will face Cedarville on Tuesday, November 22^nd for their Game2 of the FCA Turkey Week Shootout hosted by Mansfield.

Paris Senior Boys and Girls Sweep Ozark

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In a gritty performance by both teams, the Paris Lady Eagles and the Eagles senior high basketball teams swept the Ozark Hillbillies on November 17 at Paris Gymnasium.

The senior boys took control of their game and never trailed in the contest. Stiffeling defense and outstanding play by seniors Sam Muldrow and Jesse Wells led the way for the Eagles. Many others contributed in the win which was the best performance to date for the Eagles.

The Eagles’ first year head coach, Andrew Tencleve, said after the game, “We’ve got a long ways to go to get where we want to be, but we are progressing. Guys are giving good effort. We have to find a greater level of consistency before moving into conference play. We are happy that we are able to be winning games while figuring things out.”

Eagles’ Mason Bradley (0). RNN Sports Photo / Jim Best

The senior girls trailed early in their contest, but rallied behind a surprising full-court press defense that started early in the game and created points off of turnovers. The intense defensive effort by the Lady Eagles fueled their offense and both generated points off of defensive turnovers while also sparking energy on the offensive end.

After the game, Lady Eagles coach Jonathan Vire commented, “I thought our defense really bothered them. We were able to get lots of deflections and steals which led to some momentum swings. We got in foul trouble but we were able to fight through and found a way to get the win. Annabelle Perry fouled out early in the fourth but had a solid game on both ends of the floor. Brailey Forst had an outstanding game and came in clutch with some 1’s and huge free throws. Jayden Wells shot the ball very well. Kierstan Carter took a huge charge, Makalie Carter played big defensively. Kaydence Freeman had a solid game defensively and came up with some big steals and rebounds.”

Both teams will play in the Lavaca Tournament following the Thanksgiving break. The tournament will be held November 28- December 3 at Lavaca High School. Opponents and game times will be announced later.

Paris Recognizes Our Nation’s Veterans with Parade and Special Tribute Program

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Paris Recognizes Our Nation’s Veterans with Parade and Special Tribute Program

It was a beautiful day in Paris. In fact, it was the last warm day of the fall so far before the first round of cold, rainy weather arrived. Due to scheduling obstacles, the Paris Veterans Day parade and tribute program was held on Thursday, November 10; one day early of the national Veterans Day holiday on November 11. And as it turned out, it was perfect timing for a well-deserved celebration and tribute to those who have given so much for the protection of our freedoms in our dear country.

The day’s festivities were co-sponsored by the Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and the Paris School District. Mrs. Tonya Fletcher and the always active Chamber led this special day that included a parade across the school district and surrounding neighborhoods, and a special tribute program for the veterans that was held on the campus of Paris Middle School.

Paris school students lined the streets to wave American flags and to cheer the veterans who were escorted in vintage cars. A group of veterans rode motorcycles adorned with U.S. flags and with flags representing the various branches of the military, as well. It was a beautiful day for a parade, and it was a fitting tribute to our finest men and women who have given so much for all of us.

The tribute program was held in the auditorium of Paris Middle School and was held immediately following the parade. The veterans attended the program in the auditorium that was decorated with flags from the branches of the military, as well as artifacts from various wars that included uniforms, a World War 1 helmet, and a parachute, among other items.

To this observer, the one aspect of our veterans that always makes the biggest impression on me, happened again on this day. As each of the honored veterans spoke to the near-capacity crowd in the auditorium, the humbleness of each came through loud and clear. Our veterans will tell you that they were just doing their duty, and they do not consider themselves heroes. Such humility is inspiring in today’s attention-seeking world.

But we all know; they are truly heroes, each and every one. We owe them so much, and on this day in November, we pause to reflect on how much we owe them as citizens.

On behalf of everyone at RNN Sports, thank you all for your service to our nation and for the protection we enjoy due to your sacrifice and commitment.

County Line Honors Our Nation’s Veterans

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County Line Honors Our Nation’s Veterans

Note to Our Readers: The following story was sourced in its entirety from Ms. Celia Looney, Yearbook Advisor, County Line High School. Ms. Looney is a RNN contributor, and we thank her for bringing this story to our readers.

County Line honored the area’s veterans on Veteran’s Day with a program produced by the music department.

Fifth and Sixth grade students, under the direction of elementary music teacher Nick Sussuo, sang two songs and provided spoken commentary on the history of the holiday. This was followed by presentations by the high school choir and band, directed by Shaina Stubblefield. Mr. Sussuo also produced a slide presentation of area veterans. There was art on display by Annette Brown’s art students.

Due to COVID restrictions, this was the first Veteran’s Assembly held since 2019.

Financial Focus: Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

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Financial Focus: Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

By Jeffery O’Neal, Financial Advisor

You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that’s gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it?
The answer depends on your individual situation, because donor-advised funds are not appropriate for everyone. However, if you’re in a position to make larger charitable gifts, you might at least want to see what this strategy has to offer.
Here’s how it works:
• Contribute to the fund. You can contribute to your donor-advised fund with cash or marketable securities, which are assets that can be converted to cash quickly. If your contribution is tax deductible, you’ll get the deduction in the year you make the contribution to the fund. Of course, these contributions are still subject to IRS limits on charitable tax deductions and whether you itemize your deductions. If you typically don’t give enough each year to itemize and plan on making consistent charitable contributions, you could consider combining multiple years’ worth of planned giving into a single donor-advised fund contribution, and claim a larger deduction in that year. This move may be especially impactful if you have years with a higher amount of income, with an accompanying higher tax rate. If you contribute marketable securities, like stocks and bonds, into the fund, a subsequent sale of the securities avoids capital gains taxes, maximizing the impact of your contribution.
• Choose an investment. Typically, donor-advised funds offer several professionally managed diversified portfolios where you can place your contributions. You’ll want to consider the level of investment risk to which your fund may be exposed. And assuming all requirements are met, any investment growth is not taxable to you, the donor-advised fund or the charity that ultimately receives the grant, making your charitable gift go even further.
• Choose the charities. You can choose grants for the IRS-approved charities that you want to support. You decide when you want the money donated and how it should be granted. You’re generally free to choose as many IRS-approved charitable organizations as you like. And the tax reporting is relatively easy — you don’t have to keep track of receipts from every charity you support. Instead, you can just keep the receipts from your contributions to the fund.
Although donor-advised funds clearly offer some benefits, there are important trade-offs to consider. For one thing, your contributions are irrevocable, which means once you put the money in the fund, you cannot access it for any reason other than charitable giving. And the investments you choose within your fund will carry some risk, as is true of all investments. Also, donor-advised funds do have investment management fees and other costs. So, consider the impacts of these fees when deciding how you want to give.
In any case, you should consult with your tax and financial professionals before opening a donor-advised fund. And if the fund becomes part of your estate plans, you’ll also want to work with your legal advisor. But give this philanthropic tool some thought — it can help you do some good while also potentially benefiting your own long-term financial strategy.
This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor
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HOLIDAYS: How to safely cook the Thanksgiving turkey

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HOLIDAYS: How to safely cook the Thanksgiving turkey

By Jessica Wesson
Center of Excellence for Poultry Science
U of A System Division of Agriculture

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The traditional Thanksgiving meal revolves around the turkey, and food safety is a must to make sure holiday celebrations go off without a hitch.

BIRD’S THE WORD — On Thanksgiving, the day revolves around the turkey. Food safety should be a high priority. (U of A System Division of Agriculture file photo.)

Kristen Gibson, director of the Center for Food Safety, part of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, weighed in with some basic tips to keep the Thanksgiving feast safe. Her first piece of advice was to avoid washing the turkey.

“Once your turkey is thawed, most people want to get rid of the slimy feeling on the turkey by rinsing it in the sink,” Gibson said. “By doing that, you’re creating a really great situation for potential cross-contamination. Not only are you potentially spreading pathogens in your sink, but a lot of water can splash out that you don’t see.”

Gloving up

She recommends dabbing the turkey with paper towels to dry the skin and properly disposing of the paper towels in the trash can. Gibson also warned about the dangers of handling the turkey while preparing other foods for the holiday meal.

“You want to be sure your hands are properly cleaned before and after you touch the raw turkey,” Gibson said. “Wearing gloves may help further protect against potential cross-contamination, but you still need to wash your hands before putting gloves on.”

Be sure to change gloves and dispose of dirty pairs in between contact with the raw turkey.

Cooking by the numbers

Once the turkey is cooking, the most important thing to remember is temperature, Gibson said.

“The breast should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and dark meat should reach 170 degrees Fahrenheit,” Gibson said. “You want to make sure you temp it in several spots and do it correctly. Most experts recommend going in at an angle rather than straight down to get into the meat instead of the cavity.”

She said simply cutting the turkey open and eyeballing the meat to determine whether it is fully cooked isn’t a reliable method because looks can be deceiving.

Storing leftovers

After the meal has been eaten and cleanup commences, do not forget about the turkey.

“Don’t leave the turkey on the counter for several hours so people can pick on it throughout the day,” Gibson said. “Put it in the fridge so that it’s stored at the correct temperature.”

For more tips on Thanksgiving food safety, check out this blog post from White County Family Consumer Science agent Katie Cullum.

The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station is the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk.

Charleston Roars into the State Quarterfinals; Defeats Centerpoint 42-0

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Charleston Roars into the State Quarterfinals; Defeats Centerpoint 42-0

As forecasted, it was a very cold night at Alumni Field in Charleston on Friday. But not as forecasted was the cold performance of the Centerpoint running game. The Knights committed critical errors and busts for explosive plays on defense that quickly spelled their doom against a hot Charleston Tigers team that looks more and more like they are poised to make a serious run for the 3A state championship. Centerpoint’s All-State and single season rushing record holding running back Jace Clark fumbled on the opening drive of the game, setting up a short field for Charleston. The Tigers scored quickly, and the rout was on.

Friday’s game got out of hand quickly with the Tigers amassing a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and an eventual 35-0 lead at the end of the first half. The “sportsmanship rule”, or continuous clock began at the start of the third quarter, and a grateful crowd who braved the cold weather was allowed to go home a little sooner to warm up. Charleston did not play any of their starters in the entire second half, but the reserves scored on an impressive drive to increase the final score to 42-0.

As a result of tonight’s victory, Charleston will advance to the quarterfinal round of the 3A state playoffs and will host the game next Friday, the day after Thanksgiving Day. The Tigers will welcome the Newport Greyhounds to Alumni Field which should be a great match-up with the winner advancing to the final four, or the semifinals of the state playoffs. Newport won at home tonight 52-22 over Quitman. So far in the playoffs, Newport has defeated Quitman and also Magnet Cove who the Greyhounds defeated in the first round by the score of 50-14. Kickoff on Friday, November 25 in Charleston is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Of the five teams from conference 3A-1 who began the playoffs two weeks ago, only the Booneville Bearcats and the Charleston Tigers remain alive. In other action, Greenland lost at Melbourne by the score of 61-51, and Booneville defeated the Buckaroos at Smackover by the score of 60-14.

Next week, the Booneville Bearcats will make yet another long trip in the playoffs, this time to Osceola to take on the Seminoles in the state quarterfinals.

RNN Sports will be back in’ Charleston next Friday to bring you exclusive coverage of the Tigers’ run in the playoffs when they take on Newport. Watch for photos from tonight’s game next week on Facebook at Best Photography.

Congratulations to the large crowds from both Charleston and Centerpoint who endured the bitterly cold weather to support their teams tonight. And congratulations to Tigers coach Ricky May and his team for another outstanding performance. The Tigers have given up just six points combined so far in the playoffs.

Have a great weekend and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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