7A title game scheduled for Thursday

Special To NWA Media Mike Kemp Sprindale guards Tereke Eckwood, left, and Chris Owens put pressure on Fayetteville guard Mason Adams during Saturday’s game in the 7A State Tournament in Conway.

Special To NWA Media Mike Kemp Sprindale guards Tereke Eckwood, left, and Chris Owens put pressure on Fayetteville guard Mason Adams during Saturday’s game in the 7A State Tournament in Conway.

By Matt Jones

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Springdale's boys will play North Little Rock at 8:45 p.m. Thursday in the Class 7A State Championship Game in Hot Springs.

The Bulldogs (22-5) beat Fort Smith Northside 59-56 Monday in Conway to advance to the championship game. North Little Rock beat Bentonville 77-64 in the semifinals.

North Little Rock (25-2) beat Springdale 69-57 in a meeting earlier this year at the Fort Smith Coke Classic.