With a possible four-way tie looming for the AAAA-West title, Fort Smith Northside scored a late touchdown to win the conference championship with a 12-7 win against rival Fort Smith Southside.
Leland Barclay is a local journalist based in Little Rock, Arkansas. He writes for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, covering a variety of sports and local events in the River Valley area. His articles highlight the achievements and stories of athletes and teams, providing in-depth coverage of the local sports scene.