Class 3A Week 5 Rankings and Selections

CLASS 3A RANKINGS
Week 5, 2025

1. ↔ 1. Salem (4-0; beat No. 19 Melbourne 34-7)
2. ↔ 2. Fordyce (4-0; won by forfeit over Barton) 
3. ↔ 3. Charleston (4-0; beat West Fork 45-8)
4. ↔ 4. Rivercrest (2-2; beat Harrisburg 57-20)
5. ↔ 5. Mansfield (4-0; beat Hackett 46-6)
6. ↔ 6. Bismarck (3-1; beat Parker’s Chapel 48-0)
7. ↔ 7. Booneville (2-2; beat Cedarville 66-21)
8. ↔ 8. Glen Rose (3-1; beat Two Rivers 49-7)
9. ↔ 9. Rison (2-2; beat Palestine-Wheatley 40-35)
10. ↔ 10. Smackover (4-0; beat OC Harmony Grove 28-0)
11. ↔ 11. Osceola (1-3; beat Hoxie 37-20) 
12. ↔ 12. Newport (3-1; beat Piggott 59-6)
13. ↔ 13. Dumas (2-2; beat Lakeside Lake Village 14-7)
14. ↔ 14. Mayflower (4-0; beat Mountain View 49-7)
15. ↔ 15. Prescott (3-1; beat Fouke 20-0) 
16. ↑ 17. Walnut Ridge (3-1; beat Manila 40-8)
17. ↑ 18. Atkins (4-0; beat Episcopal Collegiate 74-21)
18. ↑ 20. Quitman (4-0; beat Yellville-Summit 27-6) 
19. ↔ 19. Melbourne (3-1; lost to No.1 Salem 7-34)
20. ↓ 16. McGehee (2-2; lost to Drew Central 21-8)

NOT RANKED

1-3A: Cedarville (1-3), Greenland (0-4), Hackett (2-2), Lavaca (3-1), West Fork (0-4).

2-3A: Episcopal (0-4), Mountain View (1-3), Yellville-Summit (0-4).

3-3A: Harrisburg (0-4), Hoxie (1-3), Manila (0-4), Piggott (0-4).

4-3A: Cutter Morning Star (3-1), Danville (1-3), Jessieville (0-4), Magnet Cove (3-1), Paris (3-1), Perryville (1-3), Two Rivers (1-3).

7-3A: Centerpoint (3-1), Fouke (3-1), Ouachita County Harmony Grove (0-4), Horatio (0-4), Parker’s Chapel (0-4).

8-3A: Barton (2-2), Drew Central (2-2), Lake Village (1-3), Palestine-Wheatley (3-1). 

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK

No. 3 CHARLESTON (4-0) at No. 5 Mansfield (4-0): A top 5 showdown matches 4-0 teams riding high after dominant Week 4 wins. Charleston rolled past West Fork 45-8, with QB Carter Little completing 6 of 8 passes for 134 yards and 3 touchdowns. WR/DE Maddix Terry added a receiving score and returned an interception for a TD; CB Brett Lea returned an interception 52 yards for another TD. Mansfield beat Hackett 46-6, rolling up 534 total yards with 3 rushers: Andrew Burton, Jeremiah Burton, and Jubal Parks each gaining more than 100 yards. Mansfield held Hackett to minus-23 rushing yards. Last year, the Tigers edged Charleston 42-39. This time, the Tigers look to defend home turf; Charleston seeks revenge in what should be another hard-fought battle.

1-3A

No. 3 CHARLESTON (4-0) at No. 5 Mansfield (4-0).  See Game of the Week above.

No. 7 BOONEVILLE (2-2) at Hackett (2-2):  Booneville has bounced back from losses to Poteau, Okla., and Ozark to open the season with wins over Paris (35-7) and Cedarville (66-21). Senior all-state tailback Hunter Warren (9-135 rushing, 2 TDs) and Conner Droemer (5-93 rushing, TD) led the offense against Cedarville. Seven different players scored for the Bearcats, including Will Houston (6-yard TD run on first career carry). Hackett enters off a 46-6 loss to No. 5 Mansfield. Quarterback Matthew Garner (13-20 passing, 120 yards, TD) and Evan Griffin (4-42 receiving, TD) led the offense.  Tatum Fair finished with 7 unassisted tackles, 1 assist, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 sack; Westin Duboise added 8 unassisted tackles, 1 assist, 1 TFL, and 1 pass breakup.

LAVACA (3-1) at West Fork (0-4): Lavaca showed toughness on both sides of the ball in a 28-20 win over Greenland. Seniors Chase Kilbreath, Bryson Moore, and Adrion Kerns spearhead a balanced offensive attack. Lavaca knows its defense must continue to sharpen, but the Golden Arrows’ ability to control games is an encouraging sign. West Fork battled in a 46-6 loss to third-ranked Charleston, avoiding a shutout when junior wideout Robert Preston hauled in a late touchdown. Preston’s reliable hands give the Tigers a playmaker to build around, and the experience of lining up against one of the state’s best teams last week should pay dividends down the road.

CEDARVILLE (3-1) at Greenland (0-4): Cedarville endured a 66-21 loss against Booneville on Friday night, but the Pirates will try to regroup on the road at winless Greenland. Junior Daniel Ramirez led Cedarville against Booneville with 83 rushing yards and a touchdown. Greenland lost to Lavaca 28-20. Sophomore QB Kyle Farquharson (4-8 passing, 41 yards; 25-139 rushing, 3 TDs) led the Greenland offense. Hunter Johnson recorded 5 unassisted tackles, 1 assist, and a tackle for loss, while Zander Rankin added 4 unassisted tackles and an assist.

2-3A

No. 1 SALEM (4-0) at Episcopal (0-4): Defending state champ Salem continued its dominance, handing No. 20 Melbourne its first loss Friday night. Senior RB Kaden Brink (18-201 rushing, TD; 2 punt returns, 46 yards) led the charge. Senior dual-threat QB Jackson Taylor completed 9 of 14 passes for 142 yards and rushed for 2 TDs. The Greyhounds finished with 432 yards of total offense and will look to keep the momentum going this week against the winless Wildcats, who enter off a 74-21 loss to No. 18 Atkins.

No. 14 MAYFLOWER (4-0) at Yellville-Summit (0-4): Mayflower stayed unbeaten with a road win over Mountain View, piling up 436 offensive yards. Junior QB Carter Smith (23-27 passing, 4 TDs) was nearly flawless. Senior all-state standout Cam Willis (7-82 receiving, 2 TDs) and senior Trevion Williams (5-35 rushing, 2 TDs) led the offense. Yellville-Summit enters off a 27-6 loss to Quitman.

Mountain View (1-3) at No. 17 ATKINS (4-0): Mountain View lost to No. 14 Mayflower last Friday. Senior Tyler Newton (4-39 receiving, TD) led Mountain View. Atkins remained undefeated after beating Episcopal 74-21. The Red Devils totaled 406 yards and 8 TDs, Sophomore RB Cooper Goodall (2-122 rushing, TD) and senior QB Cole Crawford (4-4 passing, 52 yards, 3 TDs; 1-26 rushing, TD. Atkins forced 2 safeties and senior Kenny Rivas had a scoop and score. 

No. 18 QUITMAN (4-0) at No. 19 Melbourne (3-1): Quitman knocked off Yellville-Summit 27-6 to leapfrog Melbourne in the rankings. Melbourne lost 34-7 to  No. 1 Salem, 34-7. Offensively, Melbourne senior FB Maddux Lawrence (17-52 rushing, TD) led the way. Defensively, Brycen Young racked up 10 tackles, while Peyton Elms added 9 stops and an interception.

3-3A

No. 11 OSCEOLA (1-3) at No. 16 Walnut Ridge (3-1): Osceola scored in every quarter and held Hoxie scoreless in the fourth quarter in a 43-20 win. Walnut Ridge jumped out to a 32‑0 first‑quarter lead and defeated Manila 40‑8. 

No. 12 Newport (3-1) at No. 4 RIVERCREST (2-2): Newport bounced back from a 48-12 loss to top-ranked Salem in a big way, rolling past Piggott 59-6. Senior Trevion Greer (9-122 rushing, 3 TDs) and all-state senior QB Luke Reynolds (112 total yards, 2 rushing TDs) and senior Jay Grady chipped in a rushing touchdown. Rivercrest bounced back from a 58056 loss to Forrest City with a 57-20 victory over Harrisburg. The Colts will once again look to senior quarterback Jayden Young and senior playmaker Buddah Harris to set the tone in Friday night’s matchup.

HOXIE (1-3) at Manila (0-4): Osceola beat Hoxie 43-20 last Friday night. Quarterback Tyler Bell averages 135 passing yards and 214 total yards per game; WR Anthony Brown averages 82 yards per game. Manila fell behind 32-0 in the first quarter en route to a 40-8 loss to Walnut Ridge. The Lions’ lone score came in the third quarter.

Piggott (0-4) at HARRISBURG (0-4): This is a battle of winless teams. Piggott was overpowered by Newport 59-6.. Harrisburg yielded 9 touchdowns in a 57-20 loss to Rivercrest, as the Hornets moved the ball but couldn’t keep pace

4-3A

Magnet Cove (3-1) at No. 8 GLEN ROSE (3-1): Magnet Cove stretched its win streak to 2, defeating Jessieville at home 32-15. Glen Rose opened conference play with a 49-7 rout of Two Rivers. The Beavers built a big early lead and never looked back, showcasing dominance on both sides of the ball. Junior QB Gage Hood went 7-of-12 passing for 135 yards and 3 touchdowns; junior RB/FS Darrin Bowdle added 86 yards and a score on 10 carries. Defensively, senior LB Austin Moreland racked up 15 tackles, including 2 TFL and 2 sacks; junior DE Gavin Quantz chipped in 7 tackles with 1 TFL. This week’s matchup carries major implications as playoff positioning in the 3A-4 begins to take shape.

PARIS (3-1) at Cutter-Morning Star (3-1): Paris rolled past Danville 35-8 in the conference opener. The Eagles’ balanced offense produced 5 TDs while the defense held the Little Johns to a single score. Cutter-Morning Star edged Perryville 30-22 in its conference opener behind a steady offensive attack, and the defense delivered key stops late to secure the victory. Paris won 46-42 last fall, and this season’s clash has all the makings of another down-to-the-wire battle.

Two Rivers (1-3) at JESSIEVILLE (0-4): Two Rivers was overwhelmed by Glen Rose, falling 49-7. The Gators gave up seven touchdowns and struggled to sustain drives. Meanwhile, Jessieville is still chasing its first win after falling to Magnet Cove 32-15. On offense, quarterback Tristan Reid was efficient, completing 19 of 28 passes for 311 yards while adding a rushing score on 5 carries. Sophomore Colby Reid hauled in 6 receptions for 103 yards, and senior Nick Bailey contributed 4 catches for 71 yards, including a touchdown. Defensively, junior Gary Walls led the way with 12 tackles and a fumble recovery, while Kason Clark added 7 stops.

Danville (1-3) at PERRYVILLE (1-3): Danville lost 35-8 to Paris, with the Little Johns’ lone touchdown not enough against a balanced Eagles attack. Perryville’s rally came up short in a 30-22 loss to Cutter-Morning Star. Sophomore quarterback Tanner Frith completed 9 of 14 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown, adding 28 rushing yards on 12 carries. Sophomore running back Hoyt Howard (3-46 rushing, 2 TDs; 2-53 receiving) provided a spark. Senior Noah Grisaffe anchored the defense with 2 unassisted tackles, 14 assists, 1 TFL, and 1 sack. Sophomore Jackson Gill contributed 7 tackles, 4 unassisted.

7-3A

No. 10 Smackover (4-0) at No. 6 BISMARCK (3-1):  Smackover shut out Harmony Grove 28-0, with the Buckaroos’ 4 touchdowns reflecting an efficient offense paired with a stingy defense. Smackover, opening conference play with a 48-0 win over Parker’s Chapel, remains among the conference’s top contenders. Senior RB Caedmon Keithley scored 3 TDs on 4 carries for 57 yards and added a pick-six TD on defense. Sophomore Cayden Burch contributed a rushing touchdown and threw for a score. This week’s showdown should hinge on which defense can rise up and take control.

Horatio (0-4) at No. 15 PRESCOTT (3-1): Horatio is still winless after a 42-20 loss to Centerpoint. The Lions managed 20 points but couldn’t keep pace with the Knights’ high-powered attack. Prescott handled Fouke 26-7 behind 352 total yards. Senior RB/LB KJ Page powered the Curley Wolves with 25 carries for 116 yards and two touchdowns. Senior QB Dalton Stockton completed 12 of 18 passes for 152 yards, adding a touchdown and a 2-point conversion. Trevion Evans intercepted a pass, and Rod’Quez McKinney recovered a fumble. The win kept Prescott unbeaten in conference play.

FOUKE (3-1) at Harmony Grove Ouachita County (0-4): Fouke lost to conference favorite Prescott 26-7 in the opener. Senior running back Joshua Scoggins provided the highlight, breaking a 12-yard scoring run. The Panthers’ offense was bottled up most of the night, while the defense couldn’t contain Prescott’s ground game. Harmony Grove was shut out 28-0 by Smackover. Senior all-state quarterback Damien Burns led with 83 rushing yards and added 7 tackles on defense. Junior Tristan Strickland paced the defense with 18 tackles, while sophomore Tyler Mullens contributed 11 tackles and 2 stops for loss.

Parker’s Chapel (0-4) at CENTERPOINT (3-1): Parker’s Chapel enters off a 48-0 loss to Bismarck. Centerpoint opened conference play with a 42-20 win over Horatio, piling up points early before holding off the Lions in the second half. Defensive end Hayden Dodson had 10 tackles and added a rushing touchdown; linebacker Leo Hamilton finished with 9 tackles and anchored the line with strong blocking at center.

 8-3A

Drew Central (2-2) at No. 2 FORDYCE (4-0): Drew Central beat McGehee 21-8, the Pirates’ first win over the Owls. The victory featured a balanced offensive effort and a defense that forced key turnovers. Fordyce picked up a forfeit win over Barton. The Redbugs won 50-0 last fall, and this year’s team looks poised to roll again with all phases clicking.

Lake Village (1-3) at No. 20 MCGEHEE (2-2): Lake Village fell to Dumas 14-7, as the Beavers’ defense kept the game close. The loss dropped Lake Village to 2-2. McGehee came up short in a 21-8 defeat to Drew Central, a game that marked the Owls’ first loss to the Pirates. A year ago, McGehee dominated this matchup 40-0, and the Owls will look to bounce back this week and get back in the win column.

No. 9 RISON (2-2) at No. 13 Dumas: Rison opened conference play with a hard-fought 40-35 win over Palestine-Wheatley. The Wildcats leaned heavily on their ground game, led by junior quarterback Kyson Walker, who carried 21 times for 230 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jeremiah Marshall added 21 carries for 117 yards, and Jaquis Raul contributed 11 carries for 29 yards and a score. Dumas picked up a 14-7 road win over Lake Village, powered by its aerial attack. Senior WR Marcus Kilgore put up 129 receiving yards and a touchdown, highlighted by a 67-yard grab. Sophomore QB Kyle Young passed for 168 yards and 2 TDs. Ball-control offense and timely passing proved to be the difference in the close contest. This week’s matchup has the makings of a thriller, with both teams bringing playmakers on both sides of the ball.

Barton (2-2) at PALESTINE-WHEATLEY (3-1): Barton forfeited last week’s scheduled game with Fordyce after a shortage of players stemming from a Week 2 brawl with Marianna. Palestine-Wheatley trailed Rison 34-14 but battled back, taking a brief lead after a Rison turnover set up a scoring drive. The Patriots ultimately fell 40-35, but the passing game showed explosive potential. Junior WR Easton Vaccaro posted 231 receiving yards, 2 touchdown catches, 27 rushing yards, and a rushing score. Senior QB Brody Parker completed 12 of 18 passes for 299 yards and 3 TDs. Palestine-Wheatley dropped last year’s matchup 21-20, but this year’s squad looks much more dangerous, and will be tough for anyone to stop.