Hootens.com Class 4A Rankings

Week 9, 2024

1. LR Parkview (7-1)

2. Joe T. Robinson (7-1)

3. Valley View (8-0)

4. HS Lakeside (7-1)

5. Farmington (7-1)

6. Camden Fairview (6-2)

7. Harding Academy (5-3)

8. Morrilton (7-1)

9. Wynne (6-2)

10. Searcy (6-2)

11. Vilonia (6-2)

12. Greenbrier (5-3)

13. Beebe (5-3)

14. Maumelle (6-2)

15. Nettleton (6-2)

16. Alma (4-4)

17. Brookland (5-3)

18. Hot Springs (4-4)

19. Magnolia (3-5)

20. Pine Bluff (2-6)

Not Ranked

5A Central: Jacksonville (1-7), Watson Chapel (1-7), White Hall (2-6)

5A East: Batesville (1-7), Greene Co. Tech (0-8), Paragould (3-5)

5A South: Arkansas High (1-7), De Queen (3-5), Hope (0-8)

5A West: Clarksville (1-7), Harrison (1-6), Pea Ridge (1-7)

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK

No. 4 HS Lakeside (7-1, 5-0) at NO. 1 LR PARKVIEW (7-1, 5-0) (Thurs.): This Halloween night game decides the 5A South. Hot Springs Lakeside has won its 5 conference games by an average of 49-13, including 63-6 over DeQueen last week. The Rams were up 49-6 in the second quarter before pulling their starters. Junior quarterback Wally Wolcott (11-12-180 passing, 4 TDs; 1 rushing TD) played well in the first half. Senior Ben Vincent (5-99-3) was the top receiver, while Ryan Ballard caught a 29-yard TD pass. HS Lakeside's top rusher, senior Grady Ohman, ran for 191 yards and 1 TD. LR Parkview has won its 5 league games, all by the 35-point sportsmanship rule, by an average of 58-7. The Patriots led Magnolia 21-0 at halftime last week before easing to a 42-7 decision. Senior safety Omarion Robinson and LB Kevin Ellis led a Patriots defense that held Magnolia to 9 yards rushing and 142 total yards. RB Monterrio Elston and WR Jace White have played well on offense this year, Coach Brad Bolding says.

LAST WEEK

Hootens.com predicted 14 of 16 games (88 percent), and for the season has predicted 137 of 160 games (86 percent).

WEEK 9 PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS)

5A CENTRAL

NO. 2 JOE T. ROBINSON (7-1, 5-0) at No. 20 Pine Bluff (2-6, 2-3): Joe T. Robinson finishes with no worse than the No. 2 seed and wraps up the league title this week with a win and a Maumelle loss. The Senators, winners of 7 consecutive games, scored 2 TDs on their first 4 snaps in a 49-14 victory Searcy. Senior Nick Abrams (5-90 rushing) scored on a 62-yard run on the game's first play to get the Senators started. Deuce Williams (7-95 rushing, TD) scored the game's second TD on a 31-yard run. Pine Bluff beat Watson Chapel 33-6 a week ago with RB D'Juan Hayes (16-116-2) leading the Zebras' offense. DL Danny Johnson (3 sacks) and DB Kayvon Stringer (2 interceptions) sparked Pine Bluff's defense

NO. 14 MAUMELLE (6-2, 4-1) at No. 10 Searcy (6-2, 4-1): Maumelle has won 4 consecutive games and could win the league title with 2 more victories. The Hornets forced 6 turnovers, 5 in the first half, and held White Hall to 159 yards in last week's 55-0 victory. Hornets RB Marshaun Wiley (5-117-2) led the onslaught. Searcy trailed Joe T. Robinson 21-0 in the first quarter and 42-0 at halftime before losing 49-14. Curtis Goodrich and Rickey Love each ran for Lions TDs.

Jacksonville (1-7, 0-5) at WHITE HALL (2-6, 2-3): Jacksonville has lost its 5 conference games by an average of 28-4, but the Titans led Beebe 14-3 in the third quarter last week before losing 18-14. White Hall was short-handed (multiple suspensions following Week 7 fight with Watson Chapel) in last week's 55-0 loss at Maumelle. The Bulldogs had 6 turnovers and gained 159 yards.

NO. 13 BEEBE (5-3, 3-2) at Watson Chapel (1-7, 0-5): Watson Chapel has lost its 5 conference games by an average of 46-9. Beebe beat Jacksonville 18-14 after trailing 14-3 in the third quarter. QB Mason Harbin ran for 112 yards and 2 TDs, while Deandre Triumel (10 tackles) and Daelun Jackson (8 stops) were defensive leaders.

5A EAST

Nettleton (6-2, 4-1) at NO. 3 VALLEY VIEW (8-0, 5-0): Nettleton can still win the league title if it wins out, or finish as the No. 4 seed if it loses out. Nettleton QB Maddox Hampton threw a 37-yard TD pass to Jordan Simmons in last week's 37-14 loss to Harding Academy. Undefeated Valley View needs 1 more victory to secure the league title. Senior QB Drew Gartman ran for 3 TDs in last week's 51-0 win over Greene County Tech, while sophomore CB R.J. Estrich recorded 2 tackles and returned a punt 46 yards for a TD. Brody Dix kicked 7 extra points and had 7 touchbacks on kickoffs.

NO. 7 HARDING ACADEMY (5-3, 4-1) at No. 9 Wynne (6-2, 4-1): The winner stays in contention for the No. 2 playoff seed. Harding Academy senior QB Owen Miller ran for 3 TDs and threw 1 TD pass in last week's 37-14 win at Nettleton. Senior Isaac Baker ran 58 yards for another Wildcats TD. Wynne handled Paragould 28-0 a week ago. Noah Stewart (13-107-2) and Cam Smith (16-104-1) were the leading rushers for the Yellowjackets. LB Braylan McDowell returned a fumble 75 yards for a TD, made 8 tackles and forced 2 fumbles.

BATESVILLE (1-7, 1-4) at Greene County Tech (0-8, 0-5): Neither team will make the playoffs. Greene County Tech averages 10 points per game and is coming off a 51-0 loss to Valley View. Batesville lost to Brookland 42-20 a week ago, but junior QB Cole Bentz threw 3 TD passes, including 2 to senior Talen Foree. Senior Camden Cline and sophomore Rourke Seveir led the Pioneers with 10 tackles each.

Paragould (3-5, 0-5) at BROOKLAND (5-3, 2-3): Both teams are improved from last season, but neither will make the playoffs. Paragould has dropped 5 consecutive conference games by an average of 43-6. Brookland RB/WR Gabe Carter had 8 receptions and ran 8 times for 94 yards in last week's win over Batesville.

5A SOUTH

No. 4 HS Lakeside (7-1, 5-0) at NO. 1 LR PARKVIEW (7-1, 5-0) (Thurs.): Hootens.com Class 5A Game of the Week, above.

NO. 6 CAMDEN FAIRVIEW (6-2, 4-1) at Hot Springs (4-4, 3-2): Camden Fairview has won 5 consecutive games since losing to HS Lakeside by 7 points in Week 4. The Cardinals clobbered De Queen and Hope the past 2 weeks by a combined 129-7. They led Hope 54-0 in the second quarter last week before winning 66-0. Senior QB Darrell Atkins (11-14-279 passing, 4 TDs; 3-17 rushing) and slot WR Trent Haygood (6-198-3 receiving) led the offense, while junior J'son Moten (8 tackles, 3 sacks) led the defense. Hot Springs must regroup after last week's 35-26 loss to Arkansas High. Kyin Jamerson ran for 118 yards and a TD, plus 6 tackles on defense. Robert Blevins (20-134-1 rushing) and Xavier Mitchell (5-99 receiving) played well for the Trojans.

MAGNOLIA (3-5, 1-4) at De Queen (3-5, 1-4): Magnolia has lost 4 consecutive games to the likely playoff teams by a combined 128-31. Sophomore QB Titus Nelson passed for 133 yards and 1 TD in last week's 42-7 loss to LR Parkview. The Panthers rushing attack was held to 9 yards on 26 carries. De Queen also has lost 4 consecutive games to the likely playoff teams by a combined 234-36. The Leopards trailed HS Lakeside 49-6 in the second quarter a week ago.

ARKANSAS HIGH (1-7, 1-4) at Hope (0-8, 0-5): Arkansas High won its first game last week, a 35-26 upset over Hot Springs. Senior QB William Dunbar (14-19-174 passing, 1 TD; 5-47 rushing) played well, along with RBs Tony Noble, Jr. (13-109-4) and Zephaniah Black (10-87). Jeremiah Vardeman (7 tackles), Melvin Griffen (6 tackles) and Davion Price (5 tackles, 1 sack) were keys on defense. Hope gave up 628 yards in last week's 66-0 loss to Camden Fairview.

5A WEST

NO. 8 MORRILTON (7-1, 4-1) at No. 11 Vilonia (6-2, 4-1): Both teams still contending for the No. 2 playoff spot. Morrilton junior QB Maddox Berry completed 40 of 61 passes for 746 yards and a state-record 11 TDs in last week's 78-75 loss to Farmington. Leading receivers were Dante Cox (12-184-2), Champ McNabb (11-158-1), Andrew Rhoden (9-137-4) and Jamarcus Sandidge (7-249-4). Vilonia beat Harrison 24-21 last week (trailed 21-7 in the third quarter) behind Landen Mills' 2 second-half interceptions that set up TDs. Senior QB Skyler Cole passed for 161 yards and a TD and ran for a TD.

Clarksville (1-7, 0-5) at NO. 5 FARMINGTON (7-1, 5-0): Farmington sews up the league title with 1 more victory. Senior QB Ayden Lester passed for 391 yards and 2 TDs in a 78-75 win over Morrilton. Farmington's defense forced 3 crucial turnovers. Clarksville compiled 357 yards in last week's 42-0 loss to Alma. Angel Alvarez tallied 263 yards. Brack Denton (9 tackles) and Cyprus Tuck (7 tackles) led on defense.

Harrison (1-6, 1-4) at NO. 12 GREENBRIER (5-3, 3-2): Harrison needs to win out and get help to make the playoffs after last week's 3-point loss to Vilonia. RB Sky Lee ran for 96 yards, and Tead Deakins had 45 yards receiving. Caydem Long left the defense tackles. Greenbrier needs 1 more win to lock up a playoff spot. The Panthers have won consecutive conference games over Alma and Pea Ridge by a combined 70-25. Junior Enoch Assan ran for 235 yards and 3 TDs in last week's 40-9 win at Pea Ridge, while Eric Huett recorded 15 tackles. Asher Ruple graded out as the top lineman.

Pea Ridge (1-7, 1-4) at NO. 16 ALMA (5-3, 2-3): Pea Ridge allowed more than 400 yards in last week's 40-9 loss to Greenbrier. Alma can make the playoffs if it wins out and Greenbrier loses the next 2 games. Alma QB Michael Taylor passed for 175 yards in last week's 42-0 win at Clarksville, while Jacob Dollard ran for 88 yards and 1 TD. Byron Standridge had 11 stops.