Bentonville, North Little Rock to compete in Battle on the Border
The Bentonville Tigers and the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats will compete in the 2018 Battle on the Border in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 6-8 at Independence Stadium.
Battle on the Border VIII features regional and national powerhouse high school football programs from six states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Alabama. The Battle on the Border consists of six games over three days, providing a full slate of weekend games for regional high school football fans. The 12 participating teams reads like a Who’s Who of high school football programs spanning across six southern states. All 12 participating teams reached the playoffs last season, most making it to the semifinals or finals of their respective divisions.
“Area and regional high school football fans should be excited about this year’s awesome lineup the City of Shreveport and Landers Dodge are bringing to Independence Stadium. We look forward to another great weekend of high school football,” said Patrick Wesley, Assistant Director of Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation.
Tickets for the Battle on the Border start at $10 for advanced general admission, and one ticket is good for all five showcase games. For more information on the Landers Dodge Battle on the Border High School Football Showcase, visit www.thebattleontheborder.com.
Friday, Sept. 7, 2018
North Little Rock Charging Wildcats (Little Rock, AR) vs. Evangel Eagles (Shreveport, LA) – 8:30 p.m.
The North Little Rock Charging Wildcats, who are the defending Class 7A Arkansas State Champions, will be making their first appearance in the Battle on the Border. North Little Rock edged Bentonville 44-37 in a nail-biter at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. It was the Charging Wildcats first title since 1972. The Evangel Eagles return to the Battle on the Border after a year hiatus. Last year, Evangel lost in the LHSAA Division I semifinals to eventual champion Catholic High of Baton Rouge.
Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018
Bentonville Tigers (Bentonville, AR) vs. Aledo Bearcats (Aledo, TX) – 3 p.m.
This matchup features two teams that will be making their debuts in the Battle on the Border. The Bentonville Tigers have won nine conference titles and five state championships since 2001. Bentonville lost, 44-37, to North Little Rock in last year’s thrilling Class 7A Arkansas State Championship. Aledo’s only loss of the 2017 season came in heartbreaking fashion as the College Station Cougars edged the Bearcats 20-19 in the UIL 5A Division II state championship game. It was not only the first loss of the season for the Bearcats (15-1) but their first defeat in 32 games. Aledo, which was vying for its second consecutive state title and seventh in nine seasons, had not lost a state championship game since 1974.
For more information and other game schedules visit www.TheBattleOnTheBorder.com
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