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Fordyce Takes State, Makes History | Arkansas State Championship

"Fordyce Football is one of the most special things I think you can find in small-town Arkansas" says Carson Williams, a 2022 Fordyce High School Graduate. It is no secret that football is a big deal in Fordyce Arkansas and the hype really started back up when the Redbugs won a state championship for the first time since 1991. The Redbugs came into the 2A state title game looking to avenge a 14-12 loss against Junction City from earlier in the season. And they did just that, dominating Junction City with a 28-6 victory at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The Junction City Dragons, who were making their third straight appearance in a state title game, outgained Fordyce in yards but it was too many turnovers that led to their defeat.

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The Fordyce Redbugs went to play at the War Memorial stadium for the state championship two more years in a row after that Junction City game. "Following two consecutive one-point playoff wins over the Magnet Cove Panthers and Clarendon Lions, the Fordyce Redbugs are headed back to Little Rock's War Memorial Stadium to meet the McCrory Jaguars at 7 p.m. Friday for the 2A state championship." -Redbugs vie for third straight 2A state title | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source 

Regarding their upcoming opponent, the McCrory Jaguars, Rogers said, "They've only lost one game all season. They are big up front and have a real good quarterback. "Asked about his take on the season so far, Rogers said, "With the kids being so young and not having that many players to take the field, I've been surprised and proud of what they've been able to do. I believe we played hard when we needed to. The fans probably like that excitement but, of course, I wish we'd played hard all the time. I'd rather blow the other team out but as long as we win that's OK. They've done good when it counted most." With a 10-3 season record, the Redbugs are going for their third straight 2A championship title. 

The Redbugs did not win the 3rd state championship game in 2021. Even though they did not pull out a win, the town is still stronger than ever and still supporting the football team.