Class 5A - Week 3 - 2009
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Class 5A, Week 3, 2009
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1. Greenwood (1-1)
2. Monticello (2-0)
3. LR Christian (2-0)
4. Alma (0-1-1)
5. Pulaski Academy (2-0)
6. Magnolia (2-0)
7. West Helena (1-1)
8. Batesville (2-0)
9. CAC (1-1)
10. White Hall (1-1)
11. Crossett (1-1)
12. Camden Fairview (1-1)
13. Siloam Springs (2-0)
14. Forrest City (1-1)
15. Greenbrier (2-0)
16. Greene Co. Tech (2-0)
17. Vilonia (1-1)
18. Blytheville (0-1-1)
19. Harrison (1-1)
20. Wynne (0-2)
21. Pulaski Robinson (1-1)
22. Mills (1-1)
23. Beebe (0-2)
24. Morrilton (0-2)
25. Sylvan Hills (0-2)
26. Hope (0-2)
27. Hot Springs (1-1)
28. Nettleton (1-1)
29. LR McClellan (1-1)
30. HS Lakeside (0-2)
31. Paragould (0-2)
32. North Pulaski (0-2)
HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 6 Magnolia at El Dorado
El Dorado (No. 1 in Class 6A) downed North Little Rock 19-18 last week when junior quarterback Taylor Reed completed a 1-yard pass to Clay Murphy on the game's final play. Murphy, who also excels as a kicker, accounted for all 19 points. El Dorado's defense didn't allow North LR to score in the first half, and the Wildcats kept Camden Fairview out of the end zone in the second half during a 30-14 win over the Cardinals in Week 1.
Magnolia rallied from a 12-3 halftime deficit to down Haynesville, La., 23-12 last week. It marked Magnolia's fourth-straight win over the traditional Louisiana power. Magnolia senior running back L.J. Berry has rushed for almost 300 yards and three TDs this year, while senior kicker Jarryd Dempsey owns 40-yard field goal range and consistently makes extra points.
LAST WEEK
Hootens.com correctly predicted 24 of 29 games (83 percent). For the season, HAFR has correctly predicted 46 of 57 games (81 percent).
TV SHOW
Hooten's Arkansas Football airs at 11 a.m. Saturday on Today's THV 11 in Little Rock and KFSM in Fort Smith/Fayetteville. Games scheduled to be featured this week include Shiloh Christian at Greenwood, Sheridan at White Hall, Camden Fairview at Watson Chapel, Lake Hamilton at Pulaski Academy, Lonoke at CAC, Sylvan Hills at North Little Rock, LR Christian at North Pulaski and LR McClellan at LR Parkview. Beebe senior running back/linebacker Adam Griffis will be featured as the Arkansas Air National Guard Scholar Athlete of the Week.
WEEK 3 PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS followed by point spread)
5A EAST
Nettleton at BENTONVILLE (42): Nettleton downed Trumann 25-24 last week, kicking the game-winning field goal with eight seconds left. Defending Class 7A champion Bentonville blasted the Raiders by 36 points a year ago.
Blytheville at JONESBORO (20): Jonesboro averages 42 points per game and the Hurricane hammered Blytheville by 18 points last season. The Chickasaws averaged 6.8 yards per carry in last week's 52-21 loss against Class 7A Springdale.
Mountain Home at BATESVILLE (2): Batesville QB Kraig Kelly completed 14 of 18 passes for 157 yards and a TD in last week's 17-6 win over Class 6A Searcy. The Bombers haven't beaten Batesville since 2001.
WEST MEMPHIS (1) at West Helena: These teams battled to a 14-14 tie a year ago. West Memphis rallied from a 20-point deficit in last week's 42-34 win over Pine Bluff.
FORREST CITY (21) at Marianna: Forrest City downed Marion by 11 points last week after trailing 24-6 at halftime. QB Barrett Astin could develop into a college prospect if he doesn't focus on baseball at the next level. The Mustangs mauled Marianna by 31 points last season.
Paragould at TRUMANN (1): Trumann blew a 24-22 advantage in the final minutes of last week's one-point loss at Nettleton. Paragould beat the Wildcats by three points last season.
Pocahontas at GREENE CO. TECH (7): Pocahontas QB Matt Sullivan passed for 207 yards and a pair of TDs in last week's 10-point win at Paragould. Greene County Tech's offense averages 37 points per game.
Wynne at NEWPORT (1): Newport must quickly regroup after blowing a 19-6 fourth-quarter advantage at Bald Knob last week. Wynne has scored seven points this season.
5A SOUTHEAST
Sylvan Hills at NORTH LR (21): Sylvan Hills' offense continues to sputter, scoring just 14 points this fall. North Little Rock athletes Tim Johnson and Justin Henderson can score on any play.
Sheridan at WHITE HALL (3): White Hall must get healthy after losing QB Matt Taylor in last week's 33-point setback at Watson Chapel. Taylor will likely miss this week's game, which forces the Bulldogs to use running back Larry Walls in the Wildcat formation.
LR McClellan at LR PARKVIEW (8): LR McClellan broke an eight-game losing streak with last week's 26-12 win over LR Fair. Parkview's two wins are by a combined 21 points.
Mills at JACKSONVILLE (10): Mills mauled LR Hall 28-0 a week ago, and the Comets came within six points of beating unbeaten LR Parkview in the opener.
CROSSETT (7) at McGehee: McGehee's Grant Gill ran for two TDs, threw a TD pass, returned an interception 60 yards for a score and ran a punt 77 yards for another TD in last week's 44-7 win over second-year program Drew Central. Crossett QB Derek Johnson passed for 308 yards and four TDs in last week's 32-23 win over Ashley County rival Hamburg.
LR CHRISTIAN (28) at North Pulaski: LR Christian's Michael Dyer has rushed 527 yards in two games this year. He tallied almost 300 yards and three TDs last year when the Warriors beat North Pulaski 42-18.
MONTICELLO (25) at Fordyce: Monticello may have a letdown after beating rival Warren 62-32 last week, its first win in the series since 2000. Fordyce gained just 218 total yards in last week's 35-0 loss at Camden Fairview.
VILONIA (7) at Beebe: Winless Beebe gives up 35 points a game, but Vilonia averages just 20 ppg. Vilonia trailed Jacksonville by three points in the fourth quarter last week before the Red Devils added a late TD.
5A SOUTHWEST
Magnolia at EL DORADO (7): Hootens.com Game of the Week. El Dorado beat the Panthers by 35 points a year ago.
FOUNTAIN LAKE (14) at HS Lakeside: HS Lakeside made statewide headlines by giving up 88 points to the Cobras last season. The Rams have surrendered more than 800 yard rushing in two games this fall.
Camden Fairview at WATSON CHAPEL (10): Watson Chapel's Wishbone froze White Hall last week. Camden Fairview has scored 42 points in the first half of its games this season, and the Cardinals notched a special teams score in last week's 35-0 win over Fordyce when Ryan Purifoy returned the opening kickoff 77 yard for a TD.
Lake Hamilton at PULASKI ACADEMY (2): The Bruins blasted Lake Hamilton by 28 points last season before both teams won state titles. Lake Hamilton's D held Little Rock Central to 85 yards last week. Pulaski Academy averages 34 points and 487 yards per game.
LR CHRISTIAN (28) at North Pulaski: LR Christian's Michael Dyer has rushed 527 yards in two games this year. He tallied almost 300 yards and three TDs last year when the Warriors beat North Pulaski 42-18.
PRESCOTT (4) at Hope: The Curly Wolves always give rival Hope their best shot. Prescott was tied with Nashville in the second quarter last week before losing by 24 points, while Hope lost at Greenwood 43-7.
Hot Springs at ARKADELPHIA (7): Arkadelphia lost its opening two games to Class 6A Sheridan and LR Parkview. But they were tied with Sheridan in the final minute and trailed LR Parkview by just seven points at halftime.
Pulaski Oak Grove at PULASKI ROBINSON (6): Pulaski Robinson broke a 10-game losing streak with last week's nine-point win at Stuttgart. Pulaski Oak Grove rushed for 257 yards in last week's 20-point win over North Pulaski.
5A WEST
Alma at SPRINGDALE (1): Alma matches up well with teams from the 7A West with big, strong linemen and a physical mentality. The Airedales led Har-Ber by 13 points in the second half last week before losing 30-20.
SHILOH CHRISTIAN (8) at Greenwood: Hootens.com Class 4A Game of the Week. Shiloh Christian junior QB Kiehl Frazier continues racking up scholarship offers. The Saints likely won't be tested until facing either DeQueen or Nashville in the quarterfinals.
VILONIA (7) at Beebe: Winless Beebe gives up 35 points a game, but Vilonia averages just 20 ppg. Vilonia trailed Jacksonville by three points in the fourth quarter last week before the Red Devils added a late TD.
Lonoke at CAC (1): Undefeated Lonoke relies on running back Brandon Smith (almost 400 yards this year) and QB Michael Nelson to drive an offense that scores 34 ppg. CAC's offense struggled last week when junior running back Jaalen Watkins injured his ankle in last week's 33-20 loss at Pulaski Academy.
Heber Springs at GREENBRIER (3): Heber Springs first-team D hasn't allowed a point this season. But undefeated Greenbrier averages 36 points per game.
HARRISON (17) at McDonald Co. (Mo.): Harrison surrendered 383 yards rushing in last week's 35-28 loss at Mountain Home. The Goblins mauled McDonald County, Mo., by 42 points a year ago.
MORRILTON (8) at Ozark: Ozark's D held Farmington to just seven points last week. Morrilton running back Justin Criswell ran for 303 yards in last week's 44-42 loss against LR Christian.
SILOAM SPRINGS (4) at Gentry: Siloam Springs Sonic Super Team defensive tackle Deric England likely tore his MCL and will miss the rest of the season, coach Bryan Ross said. Gentry hung with Charleston last week but surrendered two special teams and a defensive score.
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Class 5A, Week 3, 2009
Copyright Hooten Publishing, Inc.
1. Greenwood (1-1)
2. Monticello (2-0)
3. LR Christian (2-0)
4. Alma (0-1-1)
5. Pulaski Academy (2-0)
6. Magnolia (2-0)
7. West Helena (1-1)
8. Batesville (2-0)
9. CAC (1-1)
10. White Hall (1-1)
11. Crossett (1-1)
12. Camden Fairview (1-1)
13. Siloam Springs (2-0)
14. Forrest City (1-1)
15. Greenbrier (2-0)
16. Greene Co. Tech (2-0)
17. Vilonia (1-1)
18. Blytheville (0-1-1)
19. Harrison (1-1)
20. Wynne (0-2)
21. Pulaski Robinson (1-1)
22. Mills (1-1)
23. Beebe (0-2)
24. Morrilton (0-2)
25. Sylvan Hills (0-2)
26. Hope (0-2)
27. Hot Springs (1-1)
28. Nettleton (1-1)
29. LR McClellan (1-1)
30. HS Lakeside (0-2)
31. Paragould (0-2)
32. North Pulaski (0-2)
HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 6 Magnolia at El Dorado
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Magnolia rallied from a 12-3 halftime deficit to down Haynesville, La., 23-12 last week. It marked Magnolia's fourth-straight win over the traditional Louisiana power. Magnolia senior running back L.J. Berry has rushed for almost 300 yards and three TDs this year, while senior kicker Jarryd Dempsey owns 40-yard field goal range and consistently makes extra points.
LAST WEEK
Hootens.com correctly predicted 24 of 29 games (83 percent). For the season, HAFR has correctly predicted 46 of 57 games (81 percent).
TV SHOW
Hooten's Arkansas Football airs at 11 a.m. Saturday on Today's THV 11 in Little Rock and KFSM in Fort Smith/Fayetteville. Games scheduled to be featured this week include Shiloh Christian at Greenwood, Sheridan at White Hall, Camden Fairview at Watson Chapel, Lake Hamilton at Pulaski Academy, Lonoke at CAC, Sylvan Hills at North Little Rock, LR Christian at North Pulaski and LR McClellan at LR Parkview. Beebe senior running back/linebacker Adam Griffis will be featured as the Arkansas Air National Guard Scholar Athlete of the Week.
WEEK 3 PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS followed by point spread)
5A EAST
Nettleton at BENTONVILLE (42): Nettleton downed Trumann 25-24 last week, kicking the game-winning field goal with eight seconds left. Defending Class 7A champion Bentonville blasted the Raiders by 36 points a year ago.
Blytheville at JONESBORO (20): Jonesboro averages 42 points per game and the Hurricane hammered Blytheville by 18 points last season. The Chickasaws averaged 6.8 yards per carry in last week's 52-21 loss against Class 7A Springdale.
Mountain Home at BATESVILLE (2): Batesville QB Kraig Kelly completed 14 of 18 passes for 157 yards and a TD in last week's 17-6 win over Class 6A Searcy. The Bombers haven't beaten Batesville since 2001.
WEST MEMPHIS (1) at West Helena: These teams battled to a 14-14 tie a year ago. West Memphis rallied from a 20-point deficit in last week's 42-34 win over Pine Bluff.
FORREST CITY (21) at Marianna: Forrest City downed Marion by 11 points last week after trailing 24-6 at halftime. QB Barrett Astin could develop into a college prospect if he doesn't focus on baseball at the next level. The Mustangs mauled Marianna by 31 points last season.
Paragould at TRUMANN (1): Trumann blew a 24-22 advantage in the final minutes of last week's one-point loss at Nettleton. Paragould beat the Wildcats by three points last season.
Pocahontas at GREENE CO. TECH (7): Pocahontas QB Matt Sullivan passed for 207 yards and a pair of TDs in last week's 10-point win at Paragould. Greene County Tech's offense averages 37 points per game.
Wynne at NEWPORT (1): Newport must quickly regroup after blowing a 19-6 fourth-quarter advantage at Bald Knob last week. Wynne has scored seven points this season.
5A SOUTHEAST
Sylvan Hills at NORTH LR (21): Sylvan Hills' offense continues to sputter, scoring just 14 points this fall. North Little Rock athletes Tim Johnson and Justin Henderson can score on any play.
Sheridan at WHITE HALL (3): White Hall must get healthy after losing QB Matt Taylor in last week's 33-point setback at Watson Chapel. Taylor will likely miss this week's game, which forces the Bulldogs to use running back Larry Walls in the Wildcat formation.
LR McClellan at LR PARKVIEW (8): LR McClellan broke an eight-game losing streak with last week's 26-12 win over LR Fair. Parkview's two wins are by a combined 21 points.
Mills at JACKSONVILLE (10): Mills mauled LR Hall 28-0 a week ago, and the Comets came within six points of beating unbeaten LR Parkview in the opener.
CROSSETT (7) at McGehee: McGehee's Grant Gill ran for two TDs, threw a TD pass, returned an interception 60 yards for a score and ran a punt 77 yards for another TD in last week's 44-7 win over second-year program Drew Central. Crossett QB Derek Johnson passed for 308 yards and four TDs in last week's 32-23 win over Ashley County rival Hamburg.
LR CHRISTIAN (28) at North Pulaski: LR Christian's Michael Dyer has rushed 527 yards in two games this year. He tallied almost 300 yards and three TDs last year when the Warriors beat North Pulaski 42-18.
MONTICELLO (25) at Fordyce: Monticello may have a letdown after beating rival Warren 62-32 last week, its first win in the series since 2000. Fordyce gained just 218 total yards in last week's 35-0 loss at Camden Fairview.
VILONIA (7) at Beebe: Winless Beebe gives up 35 points a game, but Vilonia averages just 20 ppg. Vilonia trailed Jacksonville by three points in the fourth quarter last week before the Red Devils added a late TD.
5A SOUTHWEST
Magnolia at EL DORADO (7): Hootens.com Game of the Week. El Dorado beat the Panthers by 35 points a year ago.
FOUNTAIN LAKE (14) at HS Lakeside: HS Lakeside made statewide headlines by giving up 88 points to the Cobras last season. The Rams have surrendered more than 800 yard rushing in two games this fall.
Camden Fairview at WATSON CHAPEL (10): Watson Chapel's Wishbone froze White Hall last week. Camden Fairview has scored 42 points in the first half of its games this season, and the Cardinals notched a special teams score in last week's 35-0 win over Fordyce when Ryan Purifoy returned the opening kickoff 77 yard for a TD.
Lake Hamilton at PULASKI ACADEMY (2): The Bruins blasted Lake Hamilton by 28 points last season before both teams won state titles. Lake Hamilton's D held Little Rock Central to 85 yards last week. Pulaski Academy averages 34 points and 487 yards per game.
LR CHRISTIAN (28) at North Pulaski: LR Christian's Michael Dyer has rushed 527 yards in two games this year. He tallied almost 300 yards and three TDs last year when the Warriors beat North Pulaski 42-18.
PRESCOTT (4) at Hope: The Curly Wolves always give rival Hope their best shot. Prescott was tied with Nashville in the second quarter last week before losing by 24 points, while Hope lost at Greenwood 43-7.
Hot Springs at ARKADELPHIA (7): Arkadelphia lost its opening two games to Class 6A Sheridan and LR Parkview. But they were tied with Sheridan in the final minute and trailed LR Parkview by just seven points at halftime.
Pulaski Oak Grove at PULASKI ROBINSON (6): Pulaski Robinson broke a 10-game losing streak with last week's nine-point win at Stuttgart. Pulaski Oak Grove rushed for 257 yards in last week's 20-point win over North Pulaski.
5A WEST
Alma at SPRINGDALE (1): Alma matches up well with teams from the 7A West with big, strong linemen and a physical mentality. The Airedales led Har-Ber by 13 points in the second half last week before losing 30-20.
SHILOH CHRISTIAN (8) at Greenwood: Hootens.com Class 4A Game of the Week. Shiloh Christian junior QB Kiehl Frazier continues racking up scholarship offers. The Saints likely won't be tested until facing either DeQueen or Nashville in the quarterfinals.
VILONIA (7) at Beebe: Winless Beebe gives up 35 points a game, but Vilonia averages just 20 ppg. Vilonia trailed Jacksonville by three points in the fourth quarter last week before the Red Devils added a late TD.
Lonoke at CAC (1): Undefeated Lonoke relies on running back Brandon Smith (almost 400 yards this year) and QB Michael Nelson to drive an offense that scores 34 ppg. CAC's offense struggled last week when junior running back Jaalen Watkins injured his ankle in last week's 33-20 loss at Pulaski Academy.
Heber Springs at GREENBRIER (3): Heber Springs first-team D hasn't allowed a point this season. But undefeated Greenbrier averages 36 points per game.
HARRISON (17) at McDonald Co. (Mo.): Harrison surrendered 383 yards rushing in last week's 35-28 loss at Mountain Home. The Goblins mauled McDonald County, Mo., by 42 points a year ago.
MORRILTON (8) at Ozark: Ozark's D held Farmington to just seven points last week. Morrilton running back Justin Criswell ran for 303 yards in last week's 44-42 loss against LR Christian.
SILOAM SPRINGS (4) at Gentry: Siloam Springs Sonic Super Team defensive tackle Deric England likely tore his MCL and will miss the rest of the season, coach Bryan Ross said. Gentry hung with Charleston last week but surrendered two special teams and a defensive score.
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9/14/2009
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