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Arkansas downs Missouri to advance on first day at SEC Tournament

Arkansas defeated Missouri on Wednesday afternoon to open the SEC Tournament, advancing to the second round to face Kentucky on Thursday morning.

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Arkansas defeated Missouri on Wednesday afternoon to open the SEC Tournament, advancing to the second round to face Kentucky on Thursday morning.

The Hogs continued their strong doubles play, once again clinching the point in straight sets. Lauren Alter and Tatum Rice gave Arkansas a one-set advantage with a 6-1 victory before Miruna Tudor and Jackie Carr clinched the point at the No. 3 position.

The Razorbacks quickly went up 3-0, as Tudor earned a 6-2, 6-1 win and Alter defeated Lisa Fukutoku at the No. 3 position.

The Tigers earned their lone point of the match as Laura Rijkers fell 7-6, 6-0, before No. 85 Martina Zerulo clinched the match with a 6-0, 6-2 victory over Mackenzy Middlebrooks.

Arkansas will face No.27 Kentucky in the second round of tournament play, with first serve against the Wildcats set for 10 a.m. at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center.

No. 44 Arkansas 4, Missouri 1

Doubles Results – Order of Finish (1,3)
1. Lauren Alter/Tatum Rice (ARK) def. Ellie Wright/Lisa Fukutoku (MIZ) 6-1
2. Martina Zerulo/Thea Rice (ARK) vs. Marta Oliveira/Macken Middlebrooks (MIZ) 4-3, unfinished
3. Miruna Tudor/Jackie Carr (ARK) def. Gabrielle Goldin/Taylor Gruber (MIZ) 6-2

Doubles Results – Order of Finish (4,3,5,1)
1. No. 85 Martina Zerulo (ARK) def. No. 114 Mackenzy Middlebrooks (MIZ) 6-0, 6-2
2. No. 76 Tatum Rice (ARK) vs. Serena Nash (MIZ) 6-1, 4-6, 0-0, unfinished
3. Lauren Alter (ARK) def. Lisa Fukutoku (MIZ) 6-1, 6-2
4. Miruna Tudor (ARK) def. Taylor Gruber (MIZ) 6-2, 6-1
5. Marta Oliveira (MIZ) def. Laura Rijkers (ARK) 7-6 (7-3), 6-0
6. Jackie Carr (ARK) vs. Vivien Abraham (MIZ) 6-1, 3-5, unfinished

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2024 High School Rankings

Following is the Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll including the Overall Top 10, the top five in Classes 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 2A, plus the top three in the 8-man division, as voted by a panel of sports media from around the state for the week ending August 24. Ranking is given with first-place votes received, records, total points and ranking from last week's poll:
OVERALLRecordPtsPrv
1.Bryant (18)8-02521
2.Conway (6)8-02302
3.Greenwood (2)8-02103
4.Little Rock Parkview7-11714
5.Bentonville5-31416
6.Benton7-11265
7.Fayetteville6-21008
8.Pulaski Academy6-2757
9.Rogers5-3459
10.Shiloh Christian6-24010
Others receiving votes: Marion 13, Valley View 9, Joe T Robinson 8, Mountain Home 4, Cabot 3, Elkins 3.
CLASS 7A
1.Bryant (20)8-01241
2.Conway (6)8-01052
3.Bentonville5-3753
4.Fayetteville6-2455
5.Pulaski Academy6-2354
Others receiving votes: Rogers 5.
CLASS 6A
1.Greenwood (26)8-01301
2.Benton7-11022
3.Shiloh Christian6-2713
4.Marion7-1524
5.Mountain Home7-131
Others receiving votes: Little Rock Catholic 4.
CLASS 5A
1.Little Rock Parkview (23)7-11271
2.Joe T Robinson7-1902
3.Valley View (3)8-0803
4.Hot Springs Lakeside7-1484
5.Farmington7-130
Others receiving votes: Camden Fairview 4, Maumelle 4, Morrilton 3, Greenbrier 2, Harding Academy 1.
CLASS 4A
1.Elkins (19)8-01161
2.Arkadelphia (5)6-2792
3.Little Rock Mills (1)8-0703
4.Warren6-2404
5.Malvern (1)8-0315
Others receiving votes: Dardanelle 22, Southside Batesville 11, Mena 8, Bauxite 7, DeWitt 4, Highland 2.
CLASS 3A
4.Bismarck (15)8-01054
5.Fordyce (4)8-0765
Prescott (3)7-1531t
1.Osceola (2)6-149
3.Mayflower (1)8-036
Others receiving votes: Booneville (1) 31, Rivercrest 19, Mansfield 14, Charleston 4, Rison 3.
CLASS 2A
1.Carlisle (21)8-01211
2.Conway Christian (4)8-01042
3.Des Arc7-1663
4.Bigelow (1)6-2455
5.Murfreesboro6-230
Others receiving votes: Marked Tree 10, Mineral Springs 6, Junction City 5, Cross County 1, Mount Ida 1, Poyen 1
8-MAN SANCTIONED
1.Strong-Huttig (25)5-0761
2.Midland (1)7-0502
3.Cedar Ridge7-1253
Others receiving votes: Rector 5.

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