Hootens.com Rankings
Class 3A, Week 11, 2010
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1. Rivercrest (10-0)
2. Glen Rose (10-0)
3. Rison (9-1)
4. Harding Academy (9-1)
5. C. Harmony Grove (9-1)
6. Fordyce (6-4)
7. West Fork (8-2)
8. Bald Knob (8-2)
9. Fountain Lake (6-4)
10. Prescott (7-3)
11. Earle (8-2)
12. Greenland (8-2)
13. Mansfield (8-2)
14. Charleston (8-2)
15. Paris (8-2)
16 Arkansas Baptist (9-1)
17. Harrisburg (7-3)
18. Barton (8-2)
19. Jessieville (7-3)
20. Elkins (6-4)
21. Hoxie (4-6)
22. Riverview (5-5)
23. Lamar (4-6)
24. Cedarville (3-7)
25. Marshall (5-5)
26. Yellville-Summit (6-4)
27. Lafayette County (4-6)
28. Mayflower (3-7)
29. Smackover (3-7)
30. Bismarck (5-5)
31. Lavaca (2-8)
32. Mountain View (5-5)
33. Green Forest (3-7)
34. Episcopal (3-7)
35. Piggott (4-6)
36. Drew Central (3-7)
37. Lincoln (2-8)
38. Manila (3-7)
39. Centerpoint (2-8)
40. Perryville (2-8)
41. Atkins (0-10)
42. Rose Bud (2-8)
43. Fouke (3-7)
44. Brinkley (0-10)
45. B. Harmony Grove (2-8)
46. Cutter M. Star (2-8)
47. Corning (0-10)
48. Genoa Central (0-10)

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK
No. 17 Harrisburg at No. 16 Arkansas Baptist
Harrisburg has lost four of its past five road games, beginning with last year's 20-12 quarterfinal loss at Harding Academy. The Hornets dropped their season-opener for the first time since 2006, 24-14 at Cross County (4-5 and not in the Class 2A playoffs). But Harrisburg reeled off seven straight wins, including a 14-12 victory over Earle in Week 5. Two weeks ago, the Hornets trailed No. 1 Rivercrest by two points late in the fourth quarter before the Colts scored to seal the victory. Harrisburg senior quarterback Zach Davis has passed for 9,584 yards and 105 touchdowns in his career, including 3,163 yards and 34 TDs this year. Davis needs 90 yards to pass Shiloh Christian's Matt Simpson for fifth place all-time. "They are well-coached and do things offensively and defensively that will give us trouble," said Arkansas Baptist coach Brad Helm.

Arkansas Baptist, the No. 2 seed from the 2-3A, knew it had the size and speed to compete for a league title in a new conference this year (7-7 in 5-3A play from 2008-09). But few expected the Eagles to win nine games by an average of 34 points under first-year coach Brad Helm, who spent five years at Springdale with Gus Malzahn before arriving at Baptist as offensive coordinator in 2006. The Eagles' only loss came at Harding Academy 42-21 in Week 5. Sophomore QB Jack Easby-Smith has accounted for 2,335 yards and 31 TDs this season. Senior running back Jon Moon paces the Eagles with 73 carries for 845 yards (11.6 yards per carry) and 14 TDs, while junior Ryan Perkins has 45 catches for 559 yards and five TDs. Baptist allows 15 points per game behind the solid play of junior end Drake Newkirk (6-4, 215), senior linebacker Harrison Files (team-high 79 tackles) and senior defensive back Markham Roberson (four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt).

TV SHOW
Hooten's Arkansas Football TV airs at 11 a.m. Saturdays on Fox 16 in Little Rock and KFSM Channel 5.2 in Fort Smith/Fayetteville. Games featured this week include Cedarville at West Fork, Harrisburg at Arkansas Baptist, Smackover at Charleston, Riverview at Elkins, Bismarck at Mansfield and Prescott at Greenland.

LAST WEEK
Hootens.com correctly picked 19 of 24 games (79 percent). For the season, HAFR has correctly predicted 242 of 306 games (79 percent).

WEEK 11 PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS followed by point spread)
TOP HALF OF THE BRACKET
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GLEN ROSE has a bye. Senior RB Steven Kehner has 693 carries for 6,217 yards (9 yards per carry) and 79 TDs in his career, including 182 carries for 2,268 yards and 37 TDs this fall. Kehner needs 277 yards to pass Barton's Jonathan Bradley (6,493 yards from 1996-98) for fourth place all-time.
Marshall at FORDYCE (21): Marshall, picked to finish eighth by league coaches, tied for fourth place in the 1-3A. The Bobcats allow 32 points per game. Fordyce lost its past two games to Camden Harmony Grove and Rison by a combined seven points.
Cedarville at WEST FORK (28): Cedarville snapped a four-game losing streak with last week's 8-7 win over Lavaca to claim the No. 5 seed from the 4-3A. West Fork senior RB Logan Genz ran for 140 yards and four TDs in last week's 42-0 win over Lincoln.
Jessieville at PARIS (8): Jessieville has made the playoffs two years in a row since moving up to Class 3A in 2008. Paris enters the postseason with a five-game winning streak. The Eagles give up 12 points weekly.

Mayflower at RIVERCREST (28): Mayflower beat Episcopal 34-14 last week to earn the No. 5 seed from the 2-3A. Rivercrest senior QB Demoine Brown has accounted for 1,327 yards offense and 20 TDs this season. Senior playmaker Terrence Banks gains more than 19 yards per touch, while senior LB Earl Byrd leads the team with 8.5 sacks and 10 QB hurries.
Barton at C. HARMONY GROVE (13): Barton, which boasts a 64-20 playoff record, is seeking its second postseason victory as a Class 3A program. Harmony Grove, led up front by seniors James Sherman (6-3, 290), Jonathan Butler (6-0, 310) and Glenn Nash (6-0, 320), surrender nine points per game (best in Class 3A).
Harrisburg at ARKANSAS BAPTIST (2): See Hootens.com Game of the Week.
Smackover at CHARLESTON (23): Smackover loses its third straight playoff game. Charleston must improve its line play in order to advance past the quarterfinals. Senior RB Ryan McDonald has 169 carries for 1,400 yards and 22 TDs this fall, bringing his career total to 429 carries for 3,688 yards (8.6 yards per carry) 52 TDs.

BOTTOM HALF OF THE BRACKET
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HARDING ACADEMY has a bye. Senior QB Seth Keese has completed 126 of 189 passes (67 percent) for 1,538 yards and 15 TDs and rushed 98 times for 895 yards (9.1 yards per carry) and 14 TDs this year. Keese has accounted for 8,400 yards offense and 100 TDs in his career.
Lafayette County at BALD KNOB (36): Lafayette County travels more than 375 miles round-trip for its fourth straight first-round exit. Bald Knob sophomore QB Cordell Crisp has completed 209 of 368 passes (57 percent) for 3,119 yards and 39 TDs this season, including 542 yards and eight scores in last week's 70-34 win over Harrisburg.
Yellville-Summit at RISON (27): Yellville-Summit makes its second straight trip to south Arkansas for a first-round playoff game. The Panthers lost 34-8 at Camden Harmony Grove a year ago. Rison, led by senior RB Raphael Caldwell's 128 yards and game-winning TD, outscored Fordyce 20-0 in the final 16 minutes of last week's 30-27 win at Fordyce.
Riverview at ELKINS (4): Riverview is in the playoffs for the second time since it began varsity football in 2008, while Elkins ends a three-year playoff drought. Riverview junior QB Josh Roach has accounted for 1,814 yards and 19 TDs this fall. Elkins junior RB Chad Curry has 124 carries for 755 yards (6.1 yards per carry) and nine TDs.

Bismarck at MANSFIELD (28): Bismarck, led by second-year coach Jeff McBride, beat Centerpoint 27-14 last week to earn its first playoff berth since 1995. Mansfield features one of the better backfields in Class 3A with seniors Garrett Sutton and Seth Feimster. The two combined for 301 yards and three TDs to help Mansfield claim its first league title in school history after last week's 34-20 win over Charleston.
PRESCOTT (6) at Greenland: Prescott junior RB Daniel McCoy has 144 carries for 1,111 yards (7.7 yards per carry) and 15 TDs this year. The Curley Wolves lost to Glen Rose 40-34 in overtime last week after trailing by 20 points in the third quarter. Greenland senior QB Jordan Larkan has passed for 1,299 yards and 16 TDs this fall, while senior RB Anthony McCool has rushed for 1,257 yards and 16 TDs.
Lamar at EARLE (18): Lamar faces first-round elimination for the first time since 2006. The Warriors will have their hands full with Earle's stable of playmakers, including senior Robert Marshall, juniors Dalvin Kimble and Alrico Knighten and sophomore Autry Allen.
Hoxie at FOUNTAIN LAKE (12): Hoxie junior QB Sebastian Irvin did not play much in last week's 48-0 loss to Rivercrest, nursing a hamstring injury. Irvin has accounted for 2,329 yards and 26 TDs this season, while senior LB Thomas Kingsland leads with 101 tackles. Fountain Lake senior QB Coleman Crawford has completed 42 of 71 passes for 1,203 yards and 15 TDs (two interceptions). Junior wingback Dale Smith gains more than 8 yards per touch, while senior LB John Curtis paces the Cobras with 82 tackles (23 solo).