It took Arkansas High a quarter and a half to find its footing Friday night at Razorback Stadium, but once the Hogs found it—they were off and running.

The Razorbacks overcame a 13-point first-half deficit and won their opening game in the Class 6A state playoffs, 40-21, over Little Rock Parkview. AHS advances to play the No. 1 team in the state, the West Memphis Blue Devils (9-0-1), who have been eliminated by the two-time defending state champions Razorbacks the previous two years.

“I’m happy to get a win,” said AHS coach Bill Keopple. “Little Rock Parkview is definit...

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