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North Little Rock took care of business on Tuesday night and defeated Bryant, 72-64.

Key to the win was senior guard D.J. Smith, who finished with 34 points, to lead North Little Rock.

Max Bennett @Max_Bennett17

DJ Smith (@Deangilo_Smith) took the game over in the 2nd half against Bryant. He had 9 points at halftime, but ended with 34 points. @johnnyrice22's Wildcats got the 72-64 win. #arpreps

4:50 AM ∙ Jan 20, 2021

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The Cats are now 10-1 overall and 4-1 in 6A-Central play. Bryant is now 11-2 and 3-2 in league action. It matters because the top two teams in the conference will get a bye in the first round of the 6A state tournament in Fayetteville next month.

Little Rock Central is currently undefeated and with the win, North Little Rock is now second in the standings.

The next big test, and to hang on to that No. 2 seed, is a trip to Fort Smith Northside this Friday.

The Grizzlies are 3-2 and with a North Little Rock win, the Cats stay in contention for that bye.
Bryant gets its shot at revenge next Tuesday when the Hornets travel to North Little Rock.

Girls

North Little Rock defeated Bryant, 77-53, on Tuesday night.

Destine Duckworth led North Little Rock with 19 points as her team is now 11-4 overall and 4-1 in 6A-Central.

Fort Smith Northside is next and they’re undefeated in conference play at 5-0 and 15-1 overall.