Three area schools faced win and in scenarios in the final regular season football games on Friday. The prize for winning was a spot in the Arkansas State High School Playoffs.
The Harrison Goblins punched their ticket to the postseason with their 28-13 home win over Morrilton. The Goblins defense secured the win by holding the Devil Dogs scoreless in the second half as the Goblins punch their second straight to the 5A Playoffs. The Goblins will play at Camden-Fairview Friday night.
MOARK Sports will continue coverage of the Goblins through the playoff run both online and on-air at New Country 1029.
Meanwhile, the annual bragging rights game in Carroll County had added implications this season as the Green Forest matchup at Berryville would also decide who the fifth and final team would qualify from 4A-1 to this week’s playoffs. The homestanding Bobcats prevailed in the game 41-15 over the Tigers to gain the bragging rights and the playoff spot.
The Bobcats will also hit the road and match-up against Stuttgart in opening round action on Friday.