Bentonville 72, East Newton County 49

The Tigers started off red-hot from the floor to open up a big lead and cruised into today's back division finals.

Bentonville made 9 of 16 from 3-point range in the first half, then hit its first two to start the second half for a 48-30 lead and never looked back.

The Tigers (8-3), now advance to face Neosho at 5 p.m. today, placed four players in double figures led by Harrison Hicks with a game-high 17 points, including 5-of-6 from 3-point range and 6-of-9 overall from the floor.

Colton Simmons added 16, including four 3-pointers -- all in the first quarter as the Tigers grabbed a 27-18 lead. The 6-6 senior also added seven rebounds to go with four assists and three steals. Thane Spencer chipped in 13 points and five assists. Sawyer Price added 12
