Week 5 of high school football saw plenty of action across the Deltaplex area, including a thrilling 3A showdown between Dumas and Rison. The Bobcats edged the Wildcats 40-34 in one of the most competitive games of the night, keeping themselves in the mix as conference play heats up.
Elsewhere, Jonesboro outlasted Sheridan 48-42 in a high-scoring battle, while Maumelle slowed down Pine Bluff in a 21-7 victory. Searcy rolled past Watson Chapel 56-12.
In 4A matchups, Stuttgart continued its strong run with a 58-20 win over Crossett, and Warren slipped past rival Monticello 27-23. DeWitt also turned in a dominant 42-16 victory over Star City.
In the lower classifications, England defeated Hazen 40-28, Fordyce blanked Drew Central 46-0, McGehee handled Lakeside 44-8, and Hampton topped Poyen 46-28.
Week 5 Deltaplex Area Scores:
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Jonesboro 48, Sheridan 42
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Maumelle 21, Pine Bluff 7
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Searcy 56, Watson Chapel 12
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Stuttgart 58, Crossett 20
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Warren 27, Monticello 23
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DeWitt 42, Star City 16
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Dumas 40, Rison 34 (3A)
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England 40, Hazen 28
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Fordyce 46, Drew Central 0
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McGehee 44, Lakeside 8
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Hampton 46, Poyen 28
