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OTTAWA - The difference between playing in the postseason and having the season end next week came down to two measly yards for the Kansas W

A quick start and a strong finish carried Arkansas’ football team to its first win in nearly two months Saturday.

The Cardinal Newman Cardinals, 2023 SCISA 4A Volleyball State Champions: 1 Victoria Harris, 2 Kellee Craig, 3 Emily Cantey, 4 Christiana Greene, 5 Precious Ochweri, 7 Leila Hargrove, 10 Elena Jebson, 11 Jayden Johnson, 12 Lauren Rivers, 15 Danielle Dais, 23 McKenna Miller, Head Coach Cynthia Dimapan, Assistant Coach Glen Dimapan, Assistant Coach Carisia Gandara,

It’s the fifth volleyball state title in school history, second in a row and third in the last four years.

The Arkansas Razorbacks offensive struggles on Saturday applied to every position group on the field, from the beleaguered offensive line to the backs, tight ends, receivers and quarterback KJ Jefferson, who was often under pressure but also missed either seeing or connecting with open targets.

OFFENSE

University of Arkansas sophomore Max Fletchers punting average has been cycling up for several weeks in a row, and the Australian now sits in fourth place in the country with a 48.16 punting average.

Arkansas' head coach knows what's at stake on Saturday now that the Hogs are finally back home.

OFFENSE

Alabama is difficult to beat regardless of the kickoff time considering Coach Nick Sabans 199-28 record in 17 seasons, but the Crimson Tide has taken its domination to another level for morning starts during his tenure.