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Top 25 Arkansas High School Football Rankings (12/3/2024)

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December 3, 2024

Top 25 Arkansas High School Football Rankings (12/3/2024)

It’s that time of the year, everyone. High school football games kicked off throughout the state of Arkansas Nov. 29 and there was plenty of great action taking place.

The No. 1 team in the Natural State remains Bryant then followed by Greenwood followed by Conway, which suffered their first loss of the season a few weeks ago, and then Little Rock Parkview.

Here’s the complete breakdown of Arkansas’ elite high school football teams, heading into the 2024 AAA state championships, as we see it.

Bryant’s Jordan Walker / Photo by Tommy Land

Senior quarterback Jordan Walker has been arguably the state’s top passer all season long, completing 108-of-180 passes for 2,145 yards, 36 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Onto the state final round for the Hornets.

Greenwood junior quarterback Kane Archer. / Photo by Tommy Land

Nobody has played better under center in the state of Arkansas than Kane Archer of Greenwood. The quarterback has thrown for 3,559 yards, a ridiculous 54 touchdowns and just one mere interception. Archer might have an argument when it comes to Player of the Year, regardless of state.

Since a Sep. 20th loss to Lee’s Summit North, Bentonville has won nine straight games. The latest victory was an impressive 36-34 win over Conway (see below).

Parkview’s lone loss of the season is a 30-10 decision to No. 1 team in Bryant. The Patriots continued in the playoffs with a 44-14 win over Valley View last week.

Trey Harris ran for more than 100 yards Friday night in Conway’s win over Bentonville. / Photo by Ted McClenning

The Wampus Cats don’t drop too far in our rankings after what could be labeled a surprising, 36-34, loss to Bentonville.

This Pulaski Academy team’s only three losses have come against Bryant (twice) and Conway. Both of those clubs are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in these rankings. The Bruins season came to a close after a 41-7 loss to Bryant last week.

Griffin Mason has proven himself as one of the state’s top running backs this season, carrying the rock 259 times for 1,626 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns. Now they will face off against No.2-ranked Greenwood on Saturday.

Another week and another Elks’ win to remain undefeated. Elkins rolled to a 45-31 victory over Malvern last week in the third round of the playoffs. Now they’ll take on Mills University Studies this week.

The Panthers offense has shown up all season long, but it would be its defense not being able to slow down Shiloh Christian last week. Benton’s season ended with a 45-32 loss.

It was an offensive explosion last week for Farmington when they upended Hot Springs Lakeside in a 59-55 thriller.

The Comets just keep winning and their latest victory was a 47-40 decision over Warren last week.

The Badgers made their way back into the rankings after winning nine straight games, including two shutouts. Only two losses have come to Camden Fairview and Lake Hamilton.

Valley View’s season has come to a close after a 44-14 loss to Little Rock Parkview last week.

We leave Hot Springs Lakeside right where they’re at after a heartbreaking 59-55 loss to Farmington last week.

The Lions pulling off a 33-29 upset win over Prescott a few weeks ago vaulted them into our rankings last week. Bismarck finished the regular season at 10-0 and continued its winning ways last week with a 28-17 victory over Seminole.

The Southerners just keep on finding ways to win and did so once again last week in a 24-7 loss to Monticello.

Dardanelle made its debut in the rankings a few weeks ago, but its season came to a close last Friday in a 35-27 loss to Arkadelphia. .

The Bombers ever since losing 37-13 to Shiloh Christian have responded with a five-game winning streak. Wins have come over Russellville, Siloam Springs, Lake Hamilton and Van Buren. Mountain Home’s win streak ended in a 42-0 loss to No. 2 Greenwood.

The Rockets suffered their first loss of the season against a very good Benton team, 42-0. Catholic season ended with a 42-14 loss to Mountain Home.

Tyson Bradden has done a nice job taking care of the football and producing plenty of points. The senior has thrown for over 1,400 yards and 20-plus touchdown passes this season. Robinson’s season ended with a 21-17 loss Lakeside.

Fayetteville is ranked No. 2 in the state in the latest SBLive/SI Top 25 Arkansas high school football rankings. / Photo by Justin Manning

The Bulldogs’ season ended with a 39-32 loss to Pulaski Academy.

Rogers bounced back from a loss to Fayetteville a few weeks ago with three straight victories to end the regular season and into the playoffs.

Back to back losses to Greenwood and Mountain Home had us dropping Lake Hamilton down the ranks a bit. Lake Hamilton came up with a big win over Jonesboro, 41-27, to open the postseason. Lake Hamilton lost to Benton, 57-14.

Yes, the Wolverines have eight losses to their name this season, but were able to pickup an impressive 38-22 victory over Little Rock Christian last week. Bentonville West lost to Bentonville last week, 53-28.

Putting together a very tough regular season schedule had paid off for the Panthers. Cabot’s season ended with a 43-0 loss to Bryant.

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— Andy Villamarzo | villamarzo@scorebooklive.com | @sbliveark

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Arkansas labor force reaches all-time high in January

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April 8, 2026

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Arkansas labor force reaches all-time high in January

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas’ labor force reached an all-time high in January, officials say.

The state’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.4 percent in January, up from 4.3 percent in December, the Arkansas Department of Commerce and Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today. The unemployment rate for December 2025 was originally estimated at 4.2% but was later revised up to 4.3%.

The U.S. jobless rate declined one-tenth of a percentage point, from 4.4% in December 2025 to 4.3% in January 2026.

Arkansas’ civilian labor force rose by 2,644 in January, reaching a record high level of 1,451,310.

Employment increased by 1,205, also setting a record high.

Arkansas’ labor force participation rate increased to 59.1%.

Compared to January 2025, employment has grown by 17,185 and there are 9,520 more unemployed Arkansans actively seeking work. The unemployment rate is up six-tenths of a percentage point.

Nonfarm payroll jobs in Arkansas decreased by 17,800 in January, typical for a seasonal decline.

Compared to January 2025, there are 9,200 additional nonfarm payroll jobs in the State.

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Hogs Shut Out Trojans in Midweek Win

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April 8, 2026

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Six Razorback pitchers combined to shut out in-state opponent Little Rock (19-14) and lead No. 22 Arkansas (21-13) to a 7-0 win Tuesday night at Baum-Walker Stadium. With the triumph, the Hogs improved to 7-2 in midweek games this season and 31-7 overall against in-state foes, including an 8-2 mark against Little Rock, since 1947.

Making his first start of the season on the mound, Tate McGuire opened Tuesday night’s contest with three shutout frames for Arkansas. The right-hander struck out one while working around two hits and a walk before turning the game over to the bullpen, which combined for six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to secure the Razorbacks’ midweek win.

Parker Coil (1.0 IP, 2 SO), Steele Eaves (2.0 IP), Gabe Gaeckle (1.0 IP, 1 SO), Cooper Dossett (1.0 IP, 1 SO) and Ethan McElvain (1.0 IP, 2 SO) worked together in relief of McGuire to lock down Arkansas’ fourth shutout of the campaign.

The Trojans held the Razorback offense both scoreless and hitless until the bottom of the fifth. After TJ Pompey and Reese Robinett reached safely to lead off the inning and advanced on a double steal, Ryder Helfrick stepped up to the plate with one out and delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly to left field, giving Arkansas its first run of the night.

A five-spot in the bottom half of the sixth inning broke the game open for the Hogs. Arkansas loaded the bases with no outs for Robinett, who ripped a bases-clearing double down the right field line to extend the advantage to 4-0.

Later in the inning, Helfrick collected his second RBI of the game with a two-out double to right center and advanced to third on a fielding error in the outfield. The Razorbacks’ star catcher would score on a wild pitch to grow the lead to six.

Zack Stewart tacked on the seventh and final run in the seventh inning, cranking his sixth home run of the season and 50th of his career to left center to give Arkansas a commanding seven-run cushion. The Hogs finished with just four hits, including a pair of doubles and a home run, but capitalized on seven walks, two hit batsmen and three stolen bases.

Up next, the Razorbacks will hit the road for their second consecutive SEC weekend series away from the friendly confines of Baum-Walker Stadium. First pitch in the series opener between No. 22 Arkansas and No. 8 Alabama is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, April 10, on SEC Network+ from inside Sewell–Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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Drug Take Back Day returns to Arkansas this month; promotes safe drug disposal

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April 7, 2026

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Drug Take Back Day returns to Arkansas this month; promotes safe drug disposal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas law enforcement agencies are hosting their 16th-annual Drug Take Back Day this month.

The event is designed so that Arkansans can safely and anonymously dispose of any expired, unused or unwanted medications. Officials say they want to prevent opioid misuse, reduce accidental poisonings, protect waterways from contamination and keep communities safe.

Its set to take place on Saturday, April 25.

“Arkansas Drug Take Back Day continues to bring communities together in the fight against substance misuse, and we’re proud to play such a vital part in it,” said Kirk Lane, director of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership (ARORP). “We invite Arkansans to take a few minutes to clean out their medicine cabinets, drop off unneeded prescriptions and protect their families and neighbors.”

Arkansans destroyed 26,500 pounds of medication during the fall 2025 Drug Take Back Day. Since 2010, over 342 tons have been destroyed.

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