It took an extra four minutes, but West Memphis overcame Sylvan Hills 66-57 in Friday's Class 5A boys state tournament at Cyclone Arena, allowing the Blue Devils to advance to today's semifinals.

Chris Moore led West Memphis with 30 points and 16 rebounds.

"He's a great, great athlete and a phenomenal kid," West Memphis Coach Marcus Brown said. "He's just a joy to coach. He's got a high motor. As he goes, we go.

"He's such a load down low," Sylvan Hills Coach Kevin Davis said. "He battled and made some tough shots.

West Memphis (25-4) will play Maumelle at 1:30 p.m. today with the winner moving on to the Class 5A state championship game at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.

Sylvan Hills sophomore guard Nick Smith, who led the Bears with 27 points, hit a contested three-pointer in the left corner with 17 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game at 55-55. Smith was guarded by two West Memphis defenders, but his shot banked off the glass and into the basket.