Third-ranked Magnolia on Saturday defeated fifth-ranked Watson Chapel in the 4A South Region championship game for the third consecutive year, winning 53-44 at the recently opened Lumberjack Arena in Warren.
Before leading Magnolia to another Class 4A boys state championship last Saturday, University of Arkansas signee Derrian Ford's effectiveness was a concern because of illness.
Before leading Magnolia to another Class 4A boys state championship last Saturday, University of Arkansas signee Derrian Ford's effectiveness was a concern because of illness.
Magnolia's run for a third boys state championship indirectly began as soon as last season ended, and Coach Ben Lindsey knew it before he and his team even left the locker room at Devil Dog Arena in Morrilton following a loss to the host team in the state tournament.