For the past two seasons, Dardanelle has played in the ultra-competitive 5A-West. During that span, they won just eight games. Thankfully, they will return to the 4-4A this season. The Sand Lizards had to adjust to the passing attack of the 5A teams. Now, they will have to re-adjust to the smash mouth football of […]

After three consecutive seasons averaging just four wins, the Searcy Lions posted their first winning season since winning a state title back in 2019.   For the 2024 season, Searcy drops down to Class 5A, a level they haven’t played since 2001. The biggest piece they will have to replace is all-state quarterback Ty Strickland, […]

Coming off a 3-7 season last year, there is a new era in Sheridan. Coach Kevin Kelly takes over as head coach for the Yellowjackets and looks to turn thingds around. The Yellowjackets haven’t been to the playoffs since the 80’s which is the first thing Kelly wants to change.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK – Normally teams are satisfied with a ten-win season and a trip to the semifinals, but Pulaski Academy doesn’t have a normal program.  The Bruins had won eight state titles in nine years. This season things will be tougher on the Bruins.  They are moving to 7A, but the Bruins have a lot […]

It is year five for Little Rock Southwest playing varsity football. Since their inception, the Gryphons have only been able to muster two wins a season in the gauntlet that is 7a-Central. New head coach Chadwick Lewis will do his best to lead them as former head coach Daryl Patton is now at White Hall. […]

Only three wins last year for Lonoke after winning six in 2022. However, help is on the way. Former Arkansas lineman and Little Rock Parkview offensive coordinator Clay Bemberg takes over the program. He becomes Lonoke’s fifth coach in nine seasons. The Jackrabbits return a bunch of size on both offensive and defensive lines. With […]

HOT SPRINGS, ARK – The Lakeside Rams are hoping to reload in 2024.  The Rams went 8-4 in head coach Garren Rockwell’s first season. Lakeside lost their starting quarterback, tight end, and wide receiver to graduation but Coach Rockwell believes their backups are ready to step up this season.

GREENBRIER, ARK – 2024 brings change for the Greenbrier Panthers.  They are moving from the 6A West to the 5A West.   Greenbrier went 6-6 in 2023 winning a first-round playoff game.  The Panthers are hoping 25 seniors will lead them to a deeper playoff run this season.

The Vilonia Eagles took a step back in 2023, mustering just three wins compared to the five they had in 2022. New leadership should help with that as Clint Ashcraft steps in for Todd Langrell after six seasons. Ashcraft served as Conway’s athletic director since 2018, but led the Wampus Cats to a 68-36 record […]

For the first time in five years, the Bryant Hornets are not entering a season as the defending state champions.  Bryant’s five-year run ended last year at the hands of Bentonville in the 7A state semifinals.  Coming into 2024, the Hornets appear to be loaded again. Three-year all-state quarterback Jordan Walker, senior running back and […]

CARLISLE, ARK – The Carlisle Bison were just seconds away from playing for another state championship in 2023.  That semi-final loss is fueling them in 2024. Carlisle returns two starters on the offensive line, they add a sophomore quarterback, and a ton of experience with the skill positions. The Bison have an early season matchup […]

BENTON, Ark. – The Benton Panthers are loading for a big season.  They went 10-2 last season losing in the 6A semi finals. This season Benton returns eight starters on offense and seven starters on defense. Benton begins the season on August 30th playing Bryant in the Salt Bowl and War Memorial Stadium.