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CLASS 2A CHAMPIONSHIP CAPSULE

Started by BarclayAlmanac, December 06, 2018, 08:41:11 pm

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[size=0pt]CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]Friday, December 7, 7 p.m.[/size]
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[size=0pt][/color]HAZEN HORNETS (13-0)[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]Head coach: Joe Besancon[/size]
[size=0pt][/color](105-38-1 in 11 years overall and at Hazen)[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]Playoff appearances: 27[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]Playoff record: 29-26[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]State championships: (0)[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]State championship games: (4th)[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]2014 lost to Junction City, 38-6[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]1982 lost to Rison, 2-0[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]1973 lost to Farmington, 10-6[/size]
[size=0pt][/color]FEARLESS FACTS: Head coach Joe Besancon is a graduated of defunct North Pulaski . ... Hazen is the last undefeated team in Class 2A and finished the regular season as the No. 1 ranked team in Class 2A. ...The Hornets have outscored their opponents by a 604-97 margin, or an average of 46-7. ... Cross County scored the most points on Hazen this season in the Hornets' 26-20 win in the season opener. ... Hazen has given up two touchdowns in its last five games. ... In last week's 42-0 win over Mount Ida in the semifinals, Hazen allowed just 53 yards of offense. ... Hazen's offense is led by 6-5 quarterback Blayne Toll and running back Tarrall Penn, both juniors. ... The Hornets lost to Junction City, 38-6, the last time they play for a state title in 2014.[/size]
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[/color]JUNCTION CITY (11-2)
[/color]Head coach: Steven Jones
[/color](32-26 overall in 5 years, 24-3 at Junction City)
[/color]Playoff appearances: 22
[/color]Playoff record: 63-15
[/color]State championships: (6) 2014, 2013, 2012, 2009, 2008, 2003
[/color]State championship games: (9th)
[/color]2017 lost to Rivercrest, 48-14
[/color]2014 defeated Hazen, 38-6
[/color]2013 defeated Des Arc, 60-0
2012 defeated Bearden, 27-26
2009 defeated Bearden, 24-14
2008 defeated Des Arc, 10-8
2006 lost to Jessieville, 20-19
2003 defeated Barton, 40-12

[/color]FEARLESS FACTS: Jones is in his second year at Junction City after taking over for legendary David Carpenter. ... Jones is 2006 graduate of Junction City and played for Carpenter. ... The Dragons won their 19th conference championship since the Arkansas Activities Association formed official districts in 1946. ... Junction City joined exclusive company this season when they won their 60th playoff game in the modern playoff era, which began in 1968. ... Dhante Gibson rushed for a season-high 250 yards in last week's 40-20 win over defending Class 2A champion Foreman in the semifinals, and has rushed for 1,580 yards and 22 touchdowns this season. ... Jakiron Cook has also eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark with 1,118 yards and 17 touchdowns on 149 carries. ... Junction City is 6-2 in state championship games.
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