Just checkin

Forrest City junior receiver Joseph Tripp checks with the sideline official to make sure he is lined up properly during Friday’s game against Blytheville. Tripp caught three touchdown passes in the first quarter giving the Mustangs an early 21-0 lead and putting him over 1,000 receiving yards for the year. The Mustangs defeated Blytheville 33-6 to earn the No. 3 seed into the Class 5A state playoffs. They will play a first-round game Friday at White Hall in Pine Bluff. Photo by Fred Conley.