Gravette wins playoff opener

Randy Moll/Westside Eagle Observer Gravette quarterback Gabriel Holmes runs the ball during play against Stuttgart on Friday night at Gravette High School.

GRAVETTE -- The Lions won their first-round playoff game Friday night in commanding fashion, defeating the visiting Stuttgart Ricebirds, 55-10.

Led by scoring from Gabe Holmes, Kyler Austin and Kayden Brown, the Lions were able to swing momentum their way and advance to the second round of the Class 4A state...