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Class 3A Rankings

Week 4, 2024

1. Prescott (3-0)

2. Booneville (3-0)

3. Newport (3-0)

4. Rivercrest (3-0)

5. Walnut Ridge (3-0)

6. Fordyce (3-0)

7. Bismarck (3-0)

8. Salem (1-2)

9. Charleston (1-2)

10. Rison (3-0)

11. Osceola (1-1)

12. McGehee (1-2)

13. Mansfield (1-2)

14. Melbourne (3-0)

15. Centerpoint (3-0)

16. Mayflower (3-0)

17. Harmony Grove OC (1-2)

18. Glen Rose (0-3)

19. Perryville (2-1)

20. Atkins (2-1)

Not Ranked:

1-3A: Cedarville (1-2), Greenland (2-1), Hackett (2-1), Lavaca (1-2), West Fork (0-3).

2-3A: Episcopal (0-3), Mountain View (2-1), Quitman (1-2), Yellville-Summit (2-1).

3-3A: Harrisburg (0-3), Hoxie (1-2) Manila (0-3), Piggott (0-3)

4-3A: Cutter Morning Star (0-3), Danville (1-2), Jessieville (2-1), Magnet Cove (2-1), Paris (1-2), Two Rivers (0-3)

7-3A: Fouke (3-0), Horatio (1-2), Parkers Chapel (1-2), Smackover (2-1)

8-3A: Barton (2-1), Drew Central (0-3), Lake Village (1-2), Palestine-Wheatley (2-0), Dumas (0-3)

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK

Fouke (3-0) at NO. 1 PRESCOTT (3-0): Fouke is 3-0 for the first time since 2017 after picking up a 46-7 win over Class 4A Genoa Central. The Panthers have outscored their first 3 opponents 106-29. Senior RB Dylan Sprayberry has recorded 533 total yards through the first 3 games, including 208 against Murfreesboro in Week 1. Sprayberry logged 5 TDs against Genoa Central. Prescott rolled to a 49-0 win over Class 5A Hope last Friday. QB Decari Prater (2 passing TDs, 2 rushing TDs, 70-yard punt return TD), WR D'Wayne White (1 TD receiving), and KJ Page (1 rushing TD) led the Curley Wolves offense. White recorded a sack leading to a fumble, while both Colton Arnold and Brian Woodley also added sacks.

LAST WEEK

Hootens.com correctly predicted 19 of 23 games from Week 3 (83 percent).

WEEK 3 PREDICTIONS (Favored team highlighted and CAPS)

1-3A

Cedarville (1-2) at NO. 2 BOONEVILLE (3-0): Cedarville was off last week but lost 36-14 to class 2A Johnson County Westside 2 weeks ago. Booneville was on bye as well and beat Paris in its last appearance 35-9. The Bearcats held the Eagles to 38 yards of total offense 2 weeks ago. Backup QB Rhett Nietert started and had 5 TDs in 5 drives. Conner Lentz (9 carries, 97 yards, 3 TDs) also added to the Booneville offensive effort. The Bearcats have won 4 consecutive against Cedarville.

West Fork (0-3) at NO. 9 CHARLESTON (1-2): West Fork seeks its first win after dropping an 8-6 decision to Huntsville. Charleston traveled to Oklahoma last week to face out-of-state rival Heavener and picked up a 55-0 shutout. QB Carter Little (17-23 passing, 2 TDs), WR Emiliano Gaona (6 catches, 85 yards, 1 TD), WR Maddix Terry (6 catches, 64 yards, 1 TD) and RB Garred Smithson (8 carries, 68 yards, 2 TD). LB Matt Curtis (10 tackles, 1 fumble recovery) anchored the defense. Charleston has won the past 6 matchups against West Fork. “West Fork is big and physical,” Charleston Coach Ricky May said. “They are well coached and have a great running back in [Bryson Whitmill].”

Hackett (2-1) at MANSFIELD (1-2): Hackett beat Mountainburg 47-0 last Friday. QB Brycen Hamilton (7-10 passing, 130 yards, 1 TD; 8-309 rushing, 3 TDs), RB Garrett Perkins (10-88 rushing, 1 TD) and Matt Garner (3-90 receiving, 1 TD) led the offense. Mansfield was off last week after losing to Class 4A Lamar 13-12.  The Tigers have only 1 win, but they had a chance to win in their 2 losses. Mansfield has won 2 of the last 3 meetings against Hackett.

Lavaca (1-2) at GREENLAND (2-1): Lavaca was off last week after beating Roland (Okla.) 21-14 two weeks ago. That win marked the first for new Coach Nick Stovall. Greenland beat 4A Green Forest 42-18 last week for its second win a row. QB Slade Norwood threw 3 TD passes. Colby Grogan ran for 239 yards and 2 TDs. The Pirates had 521 offensive yards against Green Forest.

2-3A

NO. 8 SALEM (1-2) at Melbourne (3-0): Salem was off last week after losing to former conference rival Newport 42-6, and the Greyhounds are looking ahead. “Melbourne is a good football team that we will have to match effort and intensity with,” Salem Coach Josh Watson says. “Going to depend on Skyler Payne and Keagan Sanderson to have big nights defensively.” Melbourne is 3-0 for the second time in 3 seasons after picking up a 48-0 win over Class 4A Cave City. QB Wyatt Buchanan (6-10 passing, 82 yards, 1 TD; 9 rushes, 62 yards, 1 TD) and RB Carson Medina (11 carries, 61 yards, 3 TD) led the offense. Fernando Ventura (13 tackles) and Brycen Young (12 tackles) led the way.

Mountain View (2-1) at MAYFLOWER (3-0): Mountain View beat Piggott 43-8 last Friday for its second consecutive win. RB Drew Isbell (8 carries, 203 yards, 3 TDs) led the offense and accounted for 203 of Mountain View's 318 total yards. Jesse Warden (13 tackles, 1 sack) and Rush Sullivan (10 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, 1 sack, 1 defensive TD) anchored the defense. Mayflower enters conference after a 42-0 shutout against Class 2A England. RB Devon Davis (7 carries, 92 yards, 2 TDs) and WR Kam Willis (2 catches, 1 TD) led the way. Jamarion Pirtle (9 tackles, 1 sack) and Blade Dykes (9 tackles) led the defense.

ATKINS (2-1) at Episcopal (0-3): Atkins was on a bye last week after suffering a 27-24 loss to Class 2A Conway Christian. QB Cole Crawford (17-27 passing, 178 yards, 2 TDs; 15 carries, 97 yards, 1 TD), Mason Martin (9 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD) and Jaden Martin (5 catches, 77 yards) led the offense. Episcopal fell to Class 2A Baptist Prep 26-19 last Friday. The Wildcats enter conference play winless for the second consecutive season.

Yellville-Summit (2-1) at QUITMAN (1-2): Yellville-Summit defeated 4A Berryville 34-27 last Friday. The Panthers outgained Berryville 317-138. QB Noah Cantrall (68 yards passing, 1 TD; 202 yards rushing, 2 TDs) and Eli Gerth (2 catches, 29 yards, 1 TD; 1 rushing TD) led Yellville-Summit. Quitman fell to 2A Mineral Springs 54-49 at Henderson State. Look for Quitman QB Jordon Moore-Payne and playmaker Brycen Thacker to lead the Bulldogs. Quitman has won 4 in a row against the Panthers.

3-3A

NO. 5 WALNUT RIDGE (3-0) at Manila (0-3): Walnut Ridge beat 2A Earle 44-30 two weeks ago. QB Jersie Cunningham (63 yards passing, 2 TDs; 30 carries, 153 yards) and RB Enrique Perez (19 carries, 183 yards, 3 TDs) led the offense. The Bobcats racked up 440 yards against Earle. Manila fell to 2A East Poinsett County 32-13 last Friday. The Lions start 0-3 for the third time in the past 4 seasons and have lost 2 in a row to Walnut Ridge.

NO. 4 RIVERCREST (3-0) at Harrisburg (0-3): Rivercrest won at 4A Forrest City 48-34 last Friday. QB Cavonta Washington (10-16 passing, 138 yards, 1 TD; 22 carries, 181 yards, 1 TD), Jayden Young (9 carries, 137 yards, 3 TDs; 2 catches, 38 yards, 1 TD) and WR Buddah Harris (5 catches, 77 yards) led the Colts, who totaled 542 yards of total offense. Harrisburg, riding a 20-game losing streak, had a bye last week after falling 36-14 to 4A Truman.

NO. 3 NEWPORT (3-0) at Piggott (0-3): Newport was off last week after defeating former conference rival Salem 42-6 in the battle of the Greyhounds. QB Luke Reynolds (95 yards passing, 2 TDs; 9 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD), RB Kiandrea Barker (11 carries, 172 yards, 2 TDs) and Tonio Phillips (1 catch, 40 yards, 1 TD) led the Greyhounds. Jatalen Crite (6.5 tackles) and Jack Sampson (6 tackles) led defensively. “Been really impressed with our junior QB Luke Reynolds through the first 3 games of the season,” Newport Coach Brian Reardon says. “Kiandrea Barker seems to be in a comfort zone in our offense now and is highly motivated. Expect to see more touches for Aamonii Wren and Tonio Phillips the rest of the year also.” Piggott, 0-3 for the fourth consecutive season, fell 43-8 to Mountain View last Friday night for its 23rd consecutive defeat.

OSCEOLA (1-1) at Hoxie (1-2): Osceola was off last week after beating 4A Gosnell 31-12. That win was the first for Coach Robert Hooks in his return to Osceola. QB Tyler Bell (11-20 passing, 199 yards, 2 TDs; 9 carries, 56 yards, 1 TD) and Jeremiah Jacobs (15 carries, 65 yards; 4 catches, 99 yards, 1 TD) led the offense. Hoxie hasn't played since dropping a 19-6 game to 5A Paragould 2 weeks ago. Hoxie has not started the season 1-2 since 2017.

4-3A

Two Rivers (0-3) at GLEN ROSE (0-3): Two Rivers lost its 23rd consecutive game, falling to 2A Hampton 30-0 last Friday. Glen Rose has been off since falling 46-14 to Bismarck 2 weeks ago. This is the first time Glen Rose has started 0-3 since 2014. Glen Rose has won the past 6 matchups against Two Rivers dating back to 2012.

Cutter Morning Star (0-3) at PERRYVILLE (2-1): Cutter Morning Star fell to former 4A and 8-man rival Fountain Lake last Thursday 38-18. QB Peyton Mills (16-27 passing, 222 yards, 2 TDs) and RB Michael Sexson (12 carries, 70 yards, 1 TD) led the offensive effort. Perryville hasn't played since defeating 2A Bigelow 30-12 two weeks ago. QB Connor Frith (9-15 passing, 114 yards, 1 TD; 17 carries, 186 yards, 3 TDs) led the offense. Frith (8 tackles, INT.) anchored a defensive effort that included a 95-yard scoop and score by Grant Griffith to seal the win for Perryville.

Magnet Cove (2-1) at JESSIEVILLE (2-1): Magnet Cove hasn't played since beating 2A Poyen 34-26 two weeks ago, its third in a row over Poyen and 7th in the past 10. Jessieville beat 4A Haskell Harmony Grove 40-38 last week. QB Dalton Ellison (4-6 passing, 125 yards; 16 carries, 98 yards; 3 total TDs), RB Jacob Graves (10 carries, 95 yards, 3 TDs) and WR Tristan Reid (3 catches, 114 yards, 1 TD) led the Lions.

Danville (1-2) at PARIS (1-2): Danville fell to 2A Hector 42-16 last Friday, but the Little Johns head into conference play with a win on the resume for the first time since the 2019 season. Danville has lost 3 straight to the Eagles. Danville Coach DJ Crane played football at Paris, which was off last week after falling to Booneville 35-9. “This is a big game for both teams,” Paris Coach Jeff Weaver says. “They are big and physical and we need to start generating more offense to take pressure off our defense.”

7-3A

Parkers Chapel (1-2) at NO. 7 BISMARCK (3-0): Parkers Chapel has had an extra week to rebound from a 58-8 loss to 2A Dierks 58-8, as has undefeated Bismarck. The Lions beat Mansfield and 2A Mineral Springs to start the season, then pounded Glen Rose 46-14 two weeks ago. Bismarck led 40-0 lead with just over 6 minutes left in the second quarter. This will be the first time Bismarck and Parkers Chapel face each other as members of the same conference.

Smackover (2-1) at HARMONY GROVE OC (1-2): Smackover has had an extra week to recover after a 17-15 home loss to 2A Junction City. The Buckaroos have scored 115 points in their first 3 games. Harmony Grove Ouachita County was also off last week after a 58-24 loss to Haynesville, La. Harmony Grove has won 3 of the past 5 matchups against Smackover.

Horatio (1-2) at CENTERPOINT (3-0): Horatio lost 28-0 last Friday to 2A Lafayette County. Centerpoint defeated 2A Spring Hill 26-7 last Friday to head into conference play undefeated. RB Corey Passmore (13 carries, 145 yards, 2 TDs) led offense. LB Beau McGough and LB Kaleb Horn both played well, Coach Cary Rogers says. Centerpoint has won 9 in a row over Horatio.

8-3A

Drew Central (0-3) at MCGEHEE (1-2): Drew Central, with 28 points in the 3 games, had an extra week to recover from a 26-0 loss to 4A Helena-West Helena. McGehee picked up a 22-21 win over 4A rival DeWitt last Friday, giving the Owls their first win. McGehee rushed for 180 yards and was led by AJ Wilson's 97 yards.

FORDYCE (3-0) at Barton (2-1): Fordyce was off last week after beating 2A Mineral Springs 58-10 in its last game. QB Cadillac Ellison (14-16 passing, 265 yards, 4 TD; 58 yards rushing, 2 TDs), Zay Jones (2 catches, 109 yards, 2 TDs) and Kielin Ellison (3 catches, 59 yards, 1 TD) led the offense. The Redbugs defense racked up 7 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions and also scored a TD off a 65-yard interception by Micah Gamble. Barton suffered its first loss last Friday 66-22 against 2A Earle. The Bears have lost 4 in a row to Fordyce.

Lake Village (1-2) at DUMAS (0-3): Lake Village fell to 4A Star City last week 56-22. The Beavers have been outscored 96-22 in their past 2 games. Winless Dumas fell to 4A Monticello 27-0 last Friday. Dumas is winless, but all 3 of its foes are from a higher classification. Dumas has won the last 12 matchups against Lake Village.

NO. 10 RISON (3-0) at Palestine-Wheatley (2-0): Rison picked up a win over 5A Stuttgart's JV team. Kyson Walker (3 carries, 131 yards, 2 TDs), Chrisitan Reeves (3 carries, 87 yards) racked up yards, and Keyshaun Haywood added a TD. Thomas Wilson and Ayden Laws led the team in tackles. “Palestine-Wheatley is well coached and disciplined,” Rison Coach Chris Vereen says. “Tyler Paschal is doing a great job so far.” Palestine-Wheatley was scheduled to play 2A Marianna last week, but was awarded a win after Marianna forfeited.