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Smith Sparks Tigers

Senior, Bentonville Slams Past Little Rock Central

Posted: February 28, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Nick Smith, a Bentonville senior forward, scores over Little Rock Central junior guard Kylon Nichols on Wednesday during the first round of the Class 7A State Basketball Tournament in Fayetteville.
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Nick Smith, a Bentonville senior forward, scores over Little Rock Central junior guard Kylon Nichols on Wednesday during the first round of the Class 7A State Basketball Tournament in Fayetteville.

Nick Smith admitted he had never dunked the ball three times in a game. He was given the opportunity Wednesday night, and Bentonville’s senior forward capitalized on the moment.

BENTONVILLE 73, LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL 38

LR Central 7 16 10 5 — 38

Bentonville 18 15 25 15 — 73

LR Central (6-17): Nichols 15, Higgins 8, Nelson 7, Carrothers 6, Dortch 2.

Bentonville (20-8): Smith 31, Heard 18, Bachman 6, Haggard 5, Ward 5, Dixon 4, Head 2, McNee 2.

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