Previewing Bentonville at Fort Smith Northside.

Mayo-Thompson Stadium

KICKOFF 7 p.m.

RECORDS Bentonville 4-0, 1-0 7A-West. Northside 1-3, 0-1.

ON THE AIR www.bentonvillehssports.com

BETWEEN THE LINES This could be Bentonville’s last trip to Fort Smith against a conference opponent unless the Tigers have to go there for a playoff game later this year. The two Fort Smith schools will join the 7A-Central next season as newcomer Bentonville West joins the league… Bentonville has won the last eight meetings and 10 of the last 12, including a 29-26 decision last year as the Tigers rallied from a 19-7 deficit. The last time Northside won in this series was a 34-24 decision in 2004. … Bentonville quarterback Kasey Ford, who made his first career reception for a touchdown last week, has completed 71.1 percent (69 of 97) passes for 899 yards and six touchdowns. His favorite target has become Clay Barganier, who had 10 receptions for 175 yards and a touchdown last week against Fort Smith Southside. … Junior RB Jacob Clark is the Tigers’ leading ground gainer with 449 yards and six TDs on 69 carries. … Bentonville’s defense is led by senior linebacker Brandon Atchison, who has 42 tackles (18 solos, 24 assists) through four games. … Northside RB Luke Bolton had 109 yards on 17 carries in last week’s loss at Fayetteville. … The Grizzlies will start junior Max Frazier at quarterback after he played the second half of last week’s game. Davin Chitwood, the usual starter at QB, will start in their secondary. … Northside linebacker Deontre Hardwick is scheduled for a visit Saturday at Central Arkansas.

PLAYERS TO WATCH Bentonville — QB Kasey Ford (Sr., 6-6, 272), RB Jacob Clark (Jr., 5-11, 180); OL Jacob Clark (Sr., 6-2, 275); LB Destyn Adkins (Jr., 6-0, 180); LB Brandon Atchison (Sr., 5-10, 196), WR-DB Logan Darby (Sr., 5-10, 167).

Northside — QB/DB Davon Chitwood (Sr., 5-11, 190), QB Max Frazier (Jr., 5-9, 160), LB Devonta Hardwick (Sr., 6-2, 230), CB Kiondre Thomas (6-1, 180)

HOOTEN’S RANKINGS Bentonville is No. 2 in Class 7A. Northside is No. 8
