Benton Academy running back Kent Manor stiff arms Baylor Travis on the run Friday night. The Rebels held Benton to just one touchdown to earn the right to defend the Class A State Title Friday vs. Wilkinson Christian.By JASON PATTERSON
Editor & Publisher

It will go down as one of the most memorable games in the rivalry’s storied history.
Midway through the third quarter the Tri-County Academy Rebels found themselves in unfamiliar territory.
Their opponent was driving toward the endzone and threatening to take the lead. But the Rebels held Benton to a field goal, and built on their lead to capture the North Half title with a 26-10 victory.
There was no shortage of motivation for either side.
Benton Academy was seeking to avenge a regular season loss, and pull off an upset to earn a spot in the state championship game.
Tri-County was looking to improve to 13-0 and secure the opportunity to defend its state title.
The game lived up to its billing with the outcome unclear until the final stanza, but in the end Tri-County pushed on to a decisive victory.
“We had our chances,” said Raiders head coach Wayman Grantham. “We played well, but we came up short. I was very proud of our effort.”
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