Playoff bound

Forrest City’s Nick Williams (85) bears down on Blytheville quarterback Bailey Carson (14) during Firday’s 5A-East game played at Sam Smith Stadium. Williams returned a fumble in the game to help Forrest City defeat the Chicks 33-6 and secure the No. 3 seed from the conference into the Class 5A state playoffs. The Mustangs will play a first-round game Friday, Nov. 9, at White Hall. Photo by Fred Conley.