Schedule makers did 7-2A no favors when they planned the postseason.

Mineral Springs travels to Dierks tonight, the winner finishing second in 7-2A and the loser settling for third place. Whoever prevails, the playoff schedule will only get tougher.

Tonight’s winner gets Conway Christian in the first round, but top-ranked Junction City will likely be waiting in the second round. The loser in Dierks will get Smackover first, and then there’s a possible rematch with defending state champion Mount Ida.

Dierks and Mineral Springs have been ranked among the top s...

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