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A real kick in the head

51-yard field goal helps El Dorado edge Razorbacks


Staff photo by Evan Lewis Arkansas High receiver D.D. Bigham prepares for a big hit from El Dorado’s Greg Carter near the goal line Friday at Razorback Stadium.
Arkansas High’s tough luck continued Friday night at Razorback Stadium.

A 51-yard field goal as time expired in the first half was the difference in the Razorbacks’ 22-20 loss against El Dorado.

With El Dorado (4-1, 2-0) leading 13-7 just before the break, Clay Murphy lined up for a long field goal attempt and split the uprights to give the Wildcats a 16-7 lead. The field goal was a school record.

“I’ve never seen a 51-yard field goal in high school football,” said AHS head coach Bill Keopple. “I didn’t think he had a chance of making it.”

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