Hootens.com Rankings
Class 6A, Week 10, 2010
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1. El Dorado (8-1)
2. Pine Bluff (9-0)
3. Lake Hamilton (6-3)
4. Jonesboro (6-3)
5. Van Buren (6-3)
6. Texarkana (4-5)
7. Marion (6-3)
8. Jacksonville (6-3)
9. Searcy (4-5)
10. LR Parkview (4-5)
11. Russellville (1-8)
12. Mountain Home (1-8)
13. Benton (2-7)
14. Sheridan (3-6)
15. LR Fair (1-8)
16. LR McClellan (0-9)

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 2 Pine Bluff at No. 1 El Dorado
El Dorado has won two of the past three in this series, including a 27-20 triumph for the Class 6A state title last year. Undefeated Pine Bluff has avenged three of its five losses from 2009 (51-35 over Fort Smith Northside, 20-16 over Watson Chapel and 32-30 at Lake Hamilton), looking for number four at Memorial Stadium. The Zebras last finished 10-0 in 1995.

Pine Bluff senior running back Jawahn Hunt has rushed for more than 1,600 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2010. "He's special and it starts with him," El Dorado coach Scott Reed said. "Pine Bluff's physical up front and they do a good job blocking. Defensively, it's typical Pine Bluff. They're really good inside, better than last year." The Zebra offense looks much different this fall with Hunt and junior quarterback Jordan Humphrey in the backfield. "We threw it 30-35 times a game last year," Pine Bluff coach Bobby Bolding said. "Maybe, if I get an itch, we'll throw it three times." The Zebras rotate as many as 20 players on defense, including senior linebacker and leading tackler Robert Jones.

El Dorado senior QB Taylor Reed has completed 111 of 174 passes (64 percent) for 1,807 yards and 20 TDs this season, bringing his career total to 4,120 yards and 41 TDs. Seniors John Miles (632 yards and three TDs) and James Ford (420 yards and seven TDs) both gain 6 yards per carry. Ford did not play in last week's 47-0 win against Benton after tweaking his knee at Lake Hamilton, but should return. Junior Wendall Thompson paces the Wildcats with 40 catches for 796 yards and 10 TDs. El Dorado allows 12 points per game (best in Class 7A/6A), led by seniors Ryan Williams (5-9, 235), Cameron Mahone (2009 state title game MVP) and Dante Andrews (leading tackler).

TV SHOW
Hooten's Arkansas Football airs 11 a.m. Saturdays on Fox 16 in Little Rock and KFSM TV 5 in Fort Smith/Fayetteville. Games featured this week include Van Buren at North Little Rock, Jonesboro at Little Rock Hall, Mountain Home at Searcy and Lake Hamilton at Little Rock McClellan.

LAST WEEK
Hootens.com correctly predicted nine of 10 winners (90 percent), nailing the spread of Conway by 35 points over Russellville. For the season, HAFR has correctly predicted 89 of 106 games (84 percent).

WEEK 10 PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS followed by point spread)
7A/6A CENTRAL
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Russellville at CABOT (28) (Thurs.): Russellville, picked to finish fifth by league coaches, will miss the playoffs for the first time in three years. The Cyclones start six sophomores on defense and three on offense. Cabot intercepted three passes in last week's 35-28 win over Van Buren.
Van Buren at NORTH LR (7): Van Buren would play host to Benton in the first round as the No. 4 seed, but the Pointers earn the No. 3 seed and play host to Sheridan. North Little Rock was outscored 7-0 in the second half during last week's 28-21 loss at Bryant. Highlights of the game will be featured 11 a.m. Saturday on KFSM TV 5 and FOX 16.

7A/6A EAST
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JONESBORO (28) at LR Hall (Thurs.): Jonesboro clinched the No. 1 playoff seed after last week's 24-22 win over Marion. The Hurricane likely play host to Texarkana in the quarterfinals. Highlights of the game will be featured 11 a.m. Saturday on FOX 16 and next week on hootens.com.
LR Parkview at WEST MEMPHIS (28) (Thurs.): Parkview has won two its past three games to claim the No. 6 playoff seed. West Memphis has won its six league games by an average of 28 points.
Mountain Home at SEARCY (30) (Thurs.): Mountain Home allows a league-worst 44 points per game. Searcy travels to Texarkana in the first round as the No. 5 seed. Highlights of this week's game will be featured 11 a.m. Saturday on FOX 16 and next week on hootens.com.
Jacksonville at MARION (1): The winner earns the No. 2 seed (with North Little Rock's help) and a first-round bye, likely playing host to Lake Hamilton in the quarterfinals.

7A/6A SOUTH
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BENTON (21) at LR Fair (Thurs.): Benton's third road game in four weeks. The Panthers must win to earn the No. 5 playoff seed. Fair must win by at least 11 points to finish as the No. 6 seed.
Pine Bluff at EL DORADO (3) (Thurs.): See Hootens.com Game of the Week.
LAKE HAMILTON (35) at LR McClellan (Thurs.): Lake Hamilton beat Texarkana 28-14 to grab the No. 3 playoff seed, playing host to Little Rock Parkview in the first round. Highlights of the game will be featured 11 a.m. Saturday on FOX 16.
TEXARKANA (14) at Sheridan: Texarkana finishes as the No. 4 seed and must get past Searcy and Jonesboro for another shot at El Dorado or Pine Bluff in the semifinals. The Razorbacks beat Sheridan 39-7 a year ago.