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Kyle Sutherland and Nate Olson discuss the latest headlines from the first round of the football playoffs, along with what to watch for in the second round. 

7A 

Lopsided bottom of the bracket. (02:29) 

Fort Smith Southside impresses in cross-state road trip. Can they hang with Fayetteville? (03:11)

Bentonville West survives Fort Smith Northside in heavy offensive showdown. (08:15)

Defense is key for this week's matchups. (09:14)

6A

First round results. (14:15)

Mountain Home advances to quarterfinals as lower seed for fourth consecutive season. (14:50)

Van Buren upsets West Memphis, plus second round matchups. (18:29)

5A

First round results. (24:21)

Kyler Wolf dominates in Lakeside's win over Harrison. (25:17)

Camden Fairview gets past Farmington behind dominant ground attack. (29:22)

Southside (Batesville) hits walk-off field goal to beat Robinson. (30:45)

Notable second round matchups. (34:20)

4A

First round results. (40:19)

Harding Academy and Malvern face off in rematch of last year's state final. (41:30)

Can Bauxite go to Bradley County and upset Warren? (47:06)

CAC/Nashville rekindle former fued. (50:13)

3A

First round results. (57:55)

Four intriguing matchups to watch. (59:27)

2A

First round results. (01:04:41)

Marked Tree eliminates defending state champion Hazen in first round. (01:05:31)

Hector upsets Mineral Springs on last-second field goal. (01:08:28)

Top second round matchups. (01:11:32)

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--Kyle Sutherland