Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs

4A:

Classification: 4A
Conference: 2-4A
State Championships: (1) 2004
Conference Championships: 6

Head Coach: J.D. Plumlee
Since: 2024
Record at School: 7-15 (2025)
Overall Record: 4 - 7 - 0

Mascot: Mustangs
Colors: Purple and Vegas Gold
Playoff Record: 21-30

Schedule

Season

Date	Opponent	Time	Location	Result
08/29	DeWitt	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	L 8 - 38
09/05	Stuttgart	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	L 14 - 48
09/12	Harding Academy	7:00 PM	Harding Academy	L 27 - 48
09/26	Heber Springs	7:00 PM	Heber Springs	L 17 - 21
10/03	Riverview	7:00 PM	Riverview	W 62 - 0
10/10	Hall Steam Academy	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	W 50 - 0
10/17	Lonoke	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	L 14 - 50
10/24	Bald Knob	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	W 35 - 8
10/31	Mills University Studies	7:00 PM	Mills University Studies	L 21 - 47
11/07	Forrest City	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	W 28 - 26
11/14	Gravette	7:00 PM	Gravette	L 14 - 64
09/04	Cutter Morning Star	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	—
09/11	Mena	7:00 PM	Mena	—
09/18	Dierks	7:00 PM	Dierks	—
09/24	Heber Springs	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	—
10/02	Clinton	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	—
10/09	Mayflower	7:00 PM	Mayflower	—
10/16	Lonoke	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	—
10/23	Bald Knob	7:00 PM	Bald Knob	—
10/30	Harmony Grove Haskell	7:00 PM	Central Arkansas Christian	—
11/06	Bauxite	7:00 PM	Bauxite	—

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2017 – Fountain Lake – 4A Region 7 – 4-6-0

2018 – Fountain Lake – 4A Region 7 – 6-5-0 – 1st

2019 – Malvern – 4A Region 7 – 4-7-0 – 1st

2020 – Malvern – 4A Region 7 – 6-6-0 – 3rd

2021 – Malvern – 4A Region 7 – 6-6-0 – 2nd

2022 – Malvern – 4A Region 7 – 12-2-0 – CHAMP (Classification champion)

2023 – Malvern – 4A Region 7 – 7-4-0 – 2nd

2024 – Central Arkansas Christian – 4A Region 2 – 3-8-0 – 1st

2025 – Central Arkansas Christian – 4A Region 2 – 0-0-0

JD Plumlee – Head Coach

JD Plumlee is the head coach of the Mustangs football program. He joined CAC in 2024 after a successful tenure as head coach at Malvern High Schoolcacmustangs.org. Plumlee has 20 years of coaching experience, including nine years at Lakeside High School and offensive coordinator roles at Malvern, Harrison, and Russellvillecacmustangs.org. While serving as offensive coordinator at Russellville, he helped the Cyclones win the 2016 Class 6A State Championshipcacmustangs.org en.wikipedia.org. He earned his first head coaching position at Fountain Lake and was named to Coach & AD magazine’s “40 Under 40” list in 2018cacmustangs.org.

In 2019, Plumlee took over a Malvern team that had gone 0–10 the year before, and he led the Leopards to the state playoffs in each of his five seasons.cacmustangs.org. His Malvern squad won the 4A State Championship in 2022 with a victory over Harding Academycacmustangs.org, after which Plumlee was honored as the Arkansas Farm Bureau Coach of the Year. cacmustangs.org. Coach Plumlee’s track record also includes coordinating a high-powered offense at Russellville (which won the 2016 title) and guiding Malvern to consistent postseason success. He brings a proven championship pedigree and a commitment to excellence to CAC’s football programcacmustangs.org cacmustangs.org.

CAC Coaching Staff

Offensive Coordinator – Lance Parker
Lance Parker has guided the offense since 2019, helping lead the program to two state championships during his tenure. A former quarterback at Ouachita Baptist University, Parker brings experience, stability, and a winning pedigree to the CAC sidelines.

Defensive Coordinator – Jordan Knight
Jordan Knight doubles as CAC’s defensive coordinator and head baseball coach, balancing two programs while emphasizing toughness and discipline on the defensive side of the ball.

Offensive Line / Defensive Line – Chris Morse
Chris Morse has been a fixture at CAC for more than two decades, entering his 22nd year with the program. A Harding University football alumnus, Morse’s experience and steady leadership have been instrumental in shaping the trenches on both sides of the ball.

Secondary / Wide Receivers – Patrick Smith
Patrick Smith coaches the secondary and wide receivers while also serving as CAC’s head track coach. A product of Arkansas Tech University’s football program, Smith emphasizes speed, technique, and versatility across both sports.

Junior High – Linebackers / Running Backs – Nick Nabors
Nick Nabors works with CAC’s junior high program, coaching linebackers and running backs. He also serves as the school’s head wrestling coach, bringing intensity and athletic development across multiple sports.

Running Backs / Outside Linebackers – Jim Withrow
Jim Withrow, who also coordinates CAC’s special teams, is an accomplished coach recognized as the Little Rock Touchdown Club’s Coach of the Year. His energy and experience continue to elevate the Mustangs’ overall program.

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