Class 3A Week 11 Rankings, Playoff Matchups and Selections

Class 3A Rankings

Week 11, 2025

1. ↔  1. Salem (10-0; beat No. 13 Quitman 12-7)
2. ↔   2. Mansfield (10-0; beat West Fork 80-8)
3. ↔   3. Rivercrest (8-2; beat Piggott 48-8)
4. ↔   4. Bismarck (9-1; beat Horatio 57-0)
5. ↔   5. Charleston (9-1; beat Greenland 38-6) 
6. ↔   6. Glen Rose (9-1; beat Danville 45-6)
7. ↔   7. Mayflower (9-1; beat No. 10 Atkins 27-6)
8. ↔   8. Smackover (9-1; beat Fouke 70-28)
9. ↔   9. Fordyce (9-1; beat No. 16 McGehee 20-14)
10.  ↑  11. Newport (8-2; beat Harrisburg 50-28) 
11.  ↓  10 Atkins (8-2; lost to No. 7 Mayflower 27-6)  
12. ↔ 12. Booneville (6-4; beat Lavaca 49-0)
13. ↑ 14. Walnut Ridge (7-3; beat Hoxie 46-14)
14. ↑  15. Prescott (7-3; beat Centerpoint 40-14)
15. ↓  13. Quitman (7-3; lost to No. 1 Salem 60-15) 
16. ↑  18. Cutter Morning Star (7-3; beat Jessieville 53-37)
17. ↑ NR. Drew Central (5-5; beat No. 17 Dumas 21-7)
18. ↓ 16. McGehee (5-5; lost to No. 9 Fordyce 20-14)
19. ↑  19. Magnet Cove (7-3; beat Perryville 35-22)
20. ↑  20. Paris (7-3; beat Two Rivers 56-20)

NOT RANKED

1-3A: Cedarville (2-8), Greenland (2-8), Hackett (6-4), Lavaca (4-6), West Fork (1-9).

2-3A: Episcopal (0-10), Melbourne (6-4),  Mountain View (3-7), Yellville-Summit (1-9)

3-3A: Harrisburg (3-7), Hoxie (3-7), Manila (1-9), Piggott (0-10), Osceola (4-6)

4-3A: Danville (3-7), Jessieville (3-7), Perryville (2-8), Two Rivers (1-9).

7-3A: Centerpoint (4-6), Fouke (6-4), Harmony Grove OC (3-7), Horatio (1-8), Parkers Chapel (0-10).

8-3A: Barton (5-5), Dumas (5-5), Lake Village (5-5), Rison (3-6), Palestine Wheatley (5-5) 

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK

2-3A (3) No. 11 ATKINS (8-2) at 7-3A (3) No. 14 Prescott (7-3)

Atkins travels to Prescott for a first-round matchup featuring teams ranked in the top 15. Atkins enters the postseason after a loss to Mayflower last Friday night, its second of the season, the other coming against No. 1 Salem back in Week 6. The Red Devils have outscored opponents 379-107 this season, averaging more than 37 points per game. The only teams to hold them below that mark were Salem and Mayflower. Atkins’ firepower will provide a challenge for Prescott. The Curley Wolves rebounded from consecutive losses to beat Centerpoint 40-14, racking up 435 total yards, 363 of those coming on the ground. They were led by KJ Page (13-249 rushing, 5 TDs), Kayden Gleason (8-46 rushing), and Javion Dixon (3-49 rushing). The run game was complemented by the passing of Desmond Prater (7-16 passing, 72 yards, 1 TD; 7-21 rushing). Prater connected with Owen Glass (3-40 receiving), Roderick McKinney (2-26 receiving, 1 TD), and Amario Monk (1-12 receiving). Prescott’s only home loss came to fourth-ranked Bismarck, and this first-round matchup has the makings of a close, hard-fought battle. The only previous meeting between these programs came in the second round of the 3A Playoffs in 2007 when Prescott defeated Atkins 48-14 at home. Expect a much closer matchup this time.

LAST WEEK

Hootens.com correctly predicted 23 of 24 games (96 percent).

TOP OF THE BRACKET

BYE WEEK 1-3A (1) No. 2 Mansfield (10-0)

Mansfield has the week off after rolling West Fork 80-8 behind a ground attack that featured 11 different ball carriers combining for 460 rushing yards. Andrew Burton (8-202 rushing, 4 TDs) led the way. Jubal Parks (2-3 passing, 24 yards, 1 TD) also contributed through the air, while Zander Walters made a significant impact on defense with a scoop and score. The Tigers face the winner of the Dumas-Walnut Ridge matchup next week..

8-3A (4) Dumas (5-5) at 3-3A (3) No. 13 WALNUT RIDGE (7-3): Dumas has lost 3 games in a row, falling to the No. 4 seed in the 8-3A conference. The Bobcats came up short Friday night against Drew Central, struggling with turnovers but showing flashes of potential. Rashad Moore (11-71 rushing, 1 TD) and Kentz Brown (9-64 rushing) provided the most consistent production for Dumas. Donald James Jr. (6 unassisted tackles, 7 assists, 1 TFL) and Jordan Kinney (4 unassisted tackles, 11 assists) anchored the defense. Walnut Ridge is riding a 2-game win streak after defeating Hoxie 46-14 behind Jace Blake (7-129 rushing, 2 TDs; 2-4 passing, 41 yards) and Carter Morse (7-58 rushing, 2 TDs; 1-23 receiving), Jersie Cunningham (4-27 rushing; 1-7 receiving, 1 TD), and Jasper Callahan (7-75 rushing, 1 TD) all made key contributions. This will be the first meeting between Walnut Ridge and Dumas.

1-3A (5) Lavaca (4-6) at 7-3A (1) No. 4 BISMARCK (9-1): Lavaca has lost 5 consecutive games after opening the season 4-1 and has been outscored 313-180 this season, including 195-28 over the past 5 weeks. Bismarck has won 9 in a row, closing out the regular season with a victory over Horatio. Caedmon Keithley (8-281 rushing, 4 TDs) and Blake Cranford (3-38 rushing, 2 TDs) led the offense. This is the first meeting between Bismarck and Lavaca..

8-3A (3) No. 18 MCGEHEE (5-5) at 4-3A (3) No. 19 Magnet Cove (7-3): McGehee has lost 2 of its past 3 games and takes to the road, holding a 2-3 road record with wins over Rison and Star City. Magnet Cove has won 4 of its past 5 games, closing the regular season with a 35-22 victory over Perryville to remain undefeated at home (5-0). This will be the first meeting between the programs.

7-3A (5) Fouke (6-4) at 1-3A (1) No. 1 SALEM (10-0): Fouke lost to Smackover last week, ending a 3-game winning streak and setting up a matchup with the defending state champion. Fouke has a 3-1 road record, its loss coming to Harmony Grove OC back in Week 5. Salem completed an undefeated regular season with a 60-15 win over Quitman, with Kaden Brink (17-235 rushing, 1 TD; 1-65 receiving) and Jackson Taylor (5-8 passing, 136 yards, 1 TD; 2-28 rushing, 2 TDs) leading the offense.  Salem enters the playoffs on a 19-game winning streak that dates back to last season.

2-3A (5) Melbourne (6-4) at 3-3A (2) No. 10 NEWPORT (8-2): Melbourne won its first 3 games, lost its next 4, then finished with 3 consecutive wins to make the playoffs as a 5 seed. Melbourne beat Mountain View 48-21 to close the regular season, led by Ty Gillihan (12-72 rushing, 1 TD), Abe Cooper (19-26 passing, 224 yards, 2 TDs; 10-68 rushing, 2 TDs; 9 tackles), Cole Bookout (5-52 receiving, 1 TD), Hunter Moats (2-51 receiving), and Mason Wren (3 tackles, 1 PBU, 1 INT). Newport has won 5 in a row after a 3-2 start, finishing the regular season with a 50-28 victory over Harrisburg. Tre Greer (5-194 rushing, 3 TDs) and Luke Reynolds (5-37 rushing, 2 TDs) led the offense. Newport leads the all-time series 3-1. 

3-3A (4) Osceola (4-6) at 2-3A (2) No. 17 CUTTER MORNING STAR (7-3): Osceola has turned things around after a 1-5 start to earn the No. 4 seed in the 3-3A conference, but is looking for its first road win. Cutter Morning Star has gone from a 1-9 record last season to earning the No. 2 seed in the 2-3A conference. The Eagles finished the regular season strong with wins over Magnet Cove and Jessieville, averaging 54 points in those games. This will be the first meeting between these programs.

4-3A (4) No. 20 PARIS (7-3) at 8-3A (2) Drew Central (5-5): Paris settled for the No. 4 seed after losing 2 of its final 3 games, but the Eagles ended the season with a 56-20 victory over Two Rivers. QB Josh Honea (11-13 passing, 177 yards, 4 TDs; 4-34 rushing, 1 TD), Jayden Cater (4-55 receiving, 2 TDs), Ty Farmer (2-48 receiving, 1 TD), Dimitri Capo (8-70 rushing), and Landon Robberson (3-33 rushing, 1 TD; 6 tackles, 2 sacks) led the offense. The Eagles’ defense was anchored by Jayden Carter (8 tackles, 1 INT, 1 punt return TD), Dalton Farnam (11 tackles), and Whitman Patton (6 tackles, 3 sacks). Drew Central enters the playoffs as the No. 2 seed after going 2-8 and finishing sixth in the conference last year, then posting a 5-5 record this season. The Pirates beat Palestine-Wheatley and Dumas to close the regular season. Drew Central’s powerful running game racked up 294 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns against Dumas. This will be the first meeting between the schools.

BOTTOM OF THE BRACKET

BYE WEEK No. 3 3-3A (1) Rivercrest (7-2): Rivercrest earned a bye after finishing the regular season with a 7-game winning streak and an undefeated mark in conference play after beating Piggott 48-8 Friday night. Jayden Ralph (6-7 passing, 183 yards, 3 TDs), Buddah Harris (5-180 receiving, 3 TDs), and Lexx Latham (5-100 rushing, 3 TDs) led the offense. The Colts face the winner of Quitman-Booneville next week.

2-3A (4) No. 15 Quitman (7-3) at 1-3A (3) No. 12 BOONEVILLE (6-4): Quitman has lost 3 of its past 4 after starting 6-0, but it brings a 4-2 road record into this matchup. Booneville enters the postseason riding momentum from a regular-season victory over Lavaca. That game was led by Conner Droemer (3-97 rushing, 1 TD) and Rhett Nietert (6-6 passing, 73 yards). This will be the first meeting between the programs.

3-3A (5) Harrisburg (3-7) at 4-3A (1) No. 6 GLEN ROSE (9-1): Harrisburg started the season 0-4 but earned a No. 5 seed by going 3-4 in conference play. Jayvin Thompson (15-173 rushing, 3 TDs) led Harrisburg in its loss to Newport. Glen Rose has won 7 in a row, completing an undefeated conference run with a 45-6 win over Danville. QB Gage Hood (6-10 passing, 133 yards, 3 TDs; 2-31 rushing) led on offense; the defense was led by Riley Cox (5 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack), Austin Moreland (7 tackles), Leyton Baldwin (5 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack for a safety), and Damien Stevens (45-yard punt return TD). Harrisburg won the lone previous meeting between the schools in 2006, but Glen Rose will look to flip the script as the Beavers host the Hornets.

2-3A (3) No. 11 ATKINS (8-2) at 7-3A (3) No. 14 Prescott (7-3). See Hootens.com Game of the Week

4-3A (5) Jessieville (3-7) at 8-3A (1) No. 9 FORDYCE (9-1): Jessieville battled back to finish conference play at 3-4 after posting an 0-4 overall record to start the season, securing the No. 5 seed in the 3-3A conference. The Lions fell  53-37 to Cutter Morning Star in their regular-season finale. Fordyce hit a midseason speed bump with a loss to Lakeside Lake Village, but has bounced back with 3 wins heading into postseason play. These teams met in the second round of last year’s playoffs, winning 46-8.

8-3A (5) Barton (5-5) at 1-3A (2) No. 5 CHARLESTON (9-1): Barton’s roller-coaster season included a 2-1 start, a 4-game losing streak, then a 3-game win streak to secure the No. 5 seed in the 8-3A conference. The Bears beat Rison to finish the regular season, led by QB Jack Sexton (17-26 passing, 356 yards, 5 TDs). Sexton spread the ball around to playmakers Quinteryon Wilson (4-109 receiving, 1 TD; 4 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 FF, 62-yard pick six), Qulan Green (4-101 receiving, 2 TDs; 9 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 FR, 1 FF), and Calvin Jones (4-92 receiving, 1 TD; 8 tackles). Six Bears combined for 19 carries and 104 yards; the defense was anchored by Madison Milton (10 tackles, 1 TFL). Barton must endure a 4-hour bus ride to take on Charleston, which enters the playoffs on a 5-game win streak after falling to No. 2 Mansfield back in Week 5. The Tigers capped off the regular season with a road win over Greenland. RB Garred Smithson (5-46 rushing, 3 TDs) powered the offense, and DL Ryan Turner (20-yard pick six) made a significant impact. Special teams also came up huge, with returner Deegan Todd taking a punt 41 yards to the end zonew. Charleston has outscored opponents 410-100 and has a 5-0 home record. Charleston leads the all-time series 3-1.

1-3A (4) Hackett (6-4) at 7-3A (2) No. 8 SMACKOVER (9-1): Hackett started 2-4 with an 0-3 conference record, but the Hornets won their final 4 games, ending with a 38-9 win over Cedarville, to secure the No. 4 seed in the 1-3A conference. QB Matthew Garner (5-8 passing, 85 yards, 1 TD; 27 rushing yards, 1 TD) led the offense alongside Austin Williams (42 rushing yards) and Hagen Moses (2-40 receiving, 1 TD). The defense was anchored by Ryan Kirk (10 unassisted tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack; rushing TD), Evan Griffin (8 tackles, 1 INT, 1 FF), Ace Wooten (7 tackles, 2 TFLs; 5 pancakes), and James Randolph (4 tackles, 1 INT, 4 pancakes). Smackover has been on a tear since its Week 5 loss to Bismarck, reeling off 5 consecutive wins and rolling past Fouke 70-28 behind a wave of big-time performances. QB Mitchell Polk (11-15 passing, 187 yards, 4 TDs; 3-25 rushing, 2 TDs) led the charge. Juice Robinson (3-78 receiving, 2 TDs; 2-37 rushing; kickoff return TD; 8 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1 INT, 3 PBUs) was electric in all phases, while Joe Brown (15-274 rushing, 2 TDs) powered the run game. Smackover looks to go 7-0 at home Friday night in the first meeting between the programs.

7-3A (4) Harmony Grove OC (3-7) at 2-3A (2) No. 7 MAYFLOWER (9-1): Harmony Grove OC won its final 2 games to secure the No. 4 seed in the 7-3A conference, concluding with a 62-0 win over Parker’s Chapel. Mayflower, dominating on both sides of the ball, lost its only game to No. 1 Salem 2 weeks ago. Mayflower rebounded last Friday with a 27-6 win over 11th-ranked Atkins, to the No. 3 seed from the 2-3A. Last Friday’s victory was fueled by solid performances from Carter Smith (17-28 passing, 128 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT), Tevion Williams (23-121 rushing, 1 TD), Tanner Reed (1-33 receiving, 1 TD), and Kameron Willis (6-37 receiving). Mayflower has outscored its opponents 395-45, and will be a tough out in the playoffs.