Hootens.com Rankings
Class 3A, Week 8, 2012
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1. Glen Rose (6-1)
2. Harding Academy (6-0)
3. Fountain Lake (5-2)
4. Barton (7-0)
5. Prescott (6-1)
6. Fordyce (6-1)
7. C. Harmony Grove (4-2-1)
8. McGehee (6-1)
9. Smackover (5-2)
10. Rivercrest (5-2)
11. Osceola (5-2)
12. Charleston (5-2)
13. Lamar (5-2)
14. Paris (5-2)
15. Jessieville (6-1)
16. Mansfield (3-4)
17. Corning (3-4)
18. Earle (5-2)
19. Atkins (5-1)
20. Greenland (4-2)
21. Yellville-Summit (4-3)
22. Riverview (3-3)
23. Mayflower (3-4)
24. Hoxie (3-3)
25. Episcopal (4-3)
26. Bald Knob (2-5)
27. Rose Bud (3-3)
28. Cedarville (3-4)
29. West Fork (2-4)
30. Horatio (6-1)
31. Lavaca (2-5)
32. Danville (1-6)
33. Elkins (2-4)
34. Harrisburg (1-4-1)
35. Melbourne (3-4)
36. Centerpoint (2-5)
37. B. Harmony Grove (2-5)
38. Two Rivers (2-5)
39. Genoa Central (3-4)
40. Manila (1-6)
41. Green Forest (1-5)
42. Perryville (1-6)
43. Piggott (1-5)
44. Bismarck (0-7)
45. Fouke (1-6)
46. Drew Central (0-6)
47. Mountain View (0-7)

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 8 McGehee at No. 5 Prescott
McGehee has beaten Drew Central, Genoa Central and Fouke by an average of 32 points the past three weeks. Meanwhile, Prescott has defeated Smackover, Fordyce and Camden Harmony Grove by an average score of 43-25. Harmony Grove beat McGehee 39-35 in Week 4. The Curley Wolves led Harmony Grove by two points in the fourth quarter last week before senior running back Brandon Marks ran 42 yards for a touchdown to seal the victory. Marks has 94 carries for 737 yards (7.8 yards per carry) and 13 TDs this year. "They're very athletic and well-coached," McGehee coach Marcus Haddock says. "They come off the ball great and do some things offensively that will cause us problems."
McGehee has suffered multiple injuries this fall but the Owls are getting healthier. Junior tailback David Shepard has rushed for more than 800 yards, while senior linebacker Michael Risner leads on defense. Junior Stephen Lee has emerged lately at fullback, allowing senior Steven King (5-10, 265) to focus on defense. "They remind me of the old Dollarway teams," Prescott coach Tommy Poole says. "Any one of their skill players are capable of scoring at any time, from anywhere."

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LAST WEEK
Hootens.com correctly picked 16 of 23 games (70 percent) involving 3A teams. For the season, HAFR has correctly predicted 170 of 216 games (79 percent).

WEEK 8 PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS followed by point spread)
1-3A
WEST FORK (6) at Elkins: West Fork suffered its third shutout loss of the season last week (35-0 to Yellville-Summit). Elkins has won its past two games over Mountain View and Melbourne by an average of 16 points.
GREENLAND (21) at Green Forest: Greenland (3-0 in conference play) in position to claim its first league title since 2005. The Pirates play on the road twice in the final three weeks. Green Forest beat Mountain View 23-14 last week for its first win of the year.
Mountain View at YELLVILLE-SUMMIT (29): Mountain View averages six ppg. Yellville-Summit scored two defensive TDs in last week's 35-0 win over West Fork. Junior Seth Morgan ran 18 times for 138 yards and a score.
Melbourne is open.

2-3A
Rose Bud at BALD KNOB (6): The loser of this game might miss the playoffs. Rose Bud junior QB Christian Reynolds ran 19 times for 233 yards and a TD in last week's 55-25 win over Perryville. Junior RB Cole Robertson ran 16 times for 187 yards and five scores. Bald Knob has lost three games in a row since beating Riverview 21-20. The Bulldogs gave up two fourth-quarter scores in last week's 35-31 loss to Episcopal.
Episcopal at BARTON (28): Barton allowed 503 yards passing in last week's 55-39 win over Mayflower. Senior WB Kedrick Jackson ran 17 times for 147 yards and four TDs and returned a fumble 95 yards for a score. Episcopal rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat Bald Knob 35-31. Junior QB William Pollock threw a 98-yard TD pass to freshman receiver Allie Freeman.
Mayflower at HARDING ACADEMY (21): Mayflower sophomore QB Adam Dycus passed for 503 yards and four TDs in last week's 55-39 loss to Barton. Barton intercepted two passes which led to scores. The Eagles allow a league-high 39 ppg. Harding Academy averages 407 yards and 42 points weekly in league play.
RIVERVIEW (34) at Perryville: Riverview improves to 2-3 in league play. Perryville has lost its four conference games by an average of 31 points.

3-3A
Corning at HOXIE (20): Corning has lost to Rivercrest and Osceola by a combined 108-14 the past two weeks. Hoxie has beaten Corning by an average of 35 points over the past four years.
Earle at OSCEOLA (4): Earle has beaten Piggott, Hoxie and Harrisburg by an average of 27 points since losing to Corning 48-28. Osceola has defeated its four league opponents by an average score of 37-7. Senior RB Korliss Marshall has 101 carries for 1,416 yards (14 ypc) and 18 TDs this year. Senior LB Jamal Jackson paces the Seminoles with close to 80 tackles.
HARRISBURG (21) at Piggott: Harrisburg (1-3 in league play) still fighting for a playoff spot. The Hornets travel to Corning next week and play host to Hoxie in Week 10. Piggott has lost its four league games by an average of 25 points.
RIVERCREST (35) at Manila: Rivercrest senior QB Phillip Porter has generated 727 yards and 11 TDs this year. Manila has lost its past three games by an average of 20 points since beating Piggott 29-14.

4-3A
PARIS (6) at Atkins: Paris senior end Kyeran Hurley returned an interception 33 yards for a TD in last week's 21-14 win over Cedarville. Atkins senior QB Ty Ennis did not play in the second half (hand) during last week's 44-22 loss to Mansfield.
MANSFIELD (8) at Cedarville: Mansfield led Atkins 34-0 late in the second quarter during last week's 44-22 victory. Freshman QB Christian Saygnaphay (cousin to Murfreesboro senior QB Peter Saygnaphay) threw a 41-yard TD pass to sophomore Michael Robles. Robles (27.6 yards per catch) has caught four TD passes this year. Senior RB Timmy Snider leads Mansfield with 115 carries for 603 yards and six TDs. Improved Cedarville has lost three league games by an average of 11 points. Junior QB Dylan Shelton threw two TD passes in last week's 21-14 loss to Paris. The Pirates rushed for only 53 yards. Shelton has passed for 1,658 yards and 12 TDs this fall. Mansfield coach Jason Gill calls versatile senior Evan Fincher (861 total yards and nine TDs; 11.8 yards per play) the fastest player in the 4-3A.
CHARLESTON (29) at Lavaca: Charleston sophomore QB Ty Storey has completed 192 of 290 passes (66 percent) for 2,774 yards and 31 TDs this year. Lavaca beat Danville 9-6 last week for its second win of the year.
Danville at LAMAR (18): Danville has scored six points over the past two weeks. Lamar averages 30 points weekly in league play.

5-3A
Bismarck at TWO RIVERS (6): Both teams looking for their first league victory. Bismarck lost to Horatio 27-6 last week. Two Rivers hung with Horatio a month ago, losing 45-33.
GLEN ROSE (49) at Centerpoint: Glen Rose beat Fountain Lake 7-6 last week. Sophomore RB Carlos Burton ran 24 times for 147 yards, including a 56-yard TD early in the fourth quarter. Burton has 81 carries for 934 yards (11.5 ypc) and 11 TDs this year. Centerpoint chasing its first playoff berth since 2007 after back-to-back wins over Two Rivers and Benton Harmony Grove.
B. Harmony Grove at FOUNTAIN LAKE (42): Harmony Grove's playoff chances look slim after last week's 14-6 loss to Centerpoint. Fountain Lake should finish as the No. 2 seed after a 7-6 loss to Glen Rose. The Cobras scored with 3:33 left in the fourth quarter but failed to convert the two-point conversion.
JESSIEVILLE (13) at Horatio: The winner of this game likely finishes as the No. 3 playoff seed, playing host to the No. 4 seed from the 6-3A in the first round.

6-3A
FORDYCE (36) at Drew Central: Fordyce takes a breather before traveling to Camden Harmony Grove next week and playing host to McGehee in Week 10. Drew Central lost to Genoa Central 47-30 last week.
GENOA CENTRAL (1) at Fouke: Genoa Central looking to avenge last year's 44-22 loss to Fouke. Fouke has lost its four league games by an average of 36 points.
C. HARMONY GROVE (6) at Smackover: Both teams looking to rebound after losing last week. Harmony Grove trailed Prescott by two points in the fourth quarter but lost 27-18. The Hornets limited Prescott to three second-half possessions. Smackover has lost two of its past three games, including last week's 40-22 setback to Fordyce. The Buckaroos gave up 422 total yards and struggled to make plays on both sides of the ball. Smackover allowed 452 total yards in a 45-23 loss to Prescott three weeks ago.
McGehee at PRESCOTT (2): See Hootens.com Game of the Week.