Class 4A Week 10 Rankings and Selections

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Class 4A Rankings

Week 10, 2026

1. ↔ 1. Stuttgart (9-0; beat Star City 49-14)
2. ↔ 2. Nashville (9-0; beat Malvern 46-28)
3. ↔ 3. Elkins (8-1; beat Gravette 41-34)
4. ↔ 4. Ozark (9-0; beat Dover 53-12)
5. ↔ 5. Fountain Lake (8-1; beat Hope 43-13)
6. ↔ 6. Southside (8-1; beat Pocahontas 27-26)
7. ↔ 7. Gravette (7-2; lost to Elkins 41-34)
8. ↔ 8. Booneville (8-1; beat Lamar 38-18)
9. ↔ 9. Arkadelphia (6-3; beat Genoa Central 62-0)
10. ↔ 10. Lonoke (7-2; beat Mayflower 62-26)
11. ↔ 11. Highland (8-1; beat Forrest City (30-22)
12. ↔ 12. Hamburg (8-1; beat DeWitt 45-0)
13. ↔ 13. Bauxite (7-2; beat Heber Springs 44-20)
14. ↔ 14. Gosnell (7-2; beat Jonesboro Westside (56-0)
15. ↔ 15. Forrest City (6-3; lost to Highland 30-22)
16. ↑  17. Warren (5-4; beat Watson Chapel 42-14)
17. ↓  16. Lamar (6-3; lost to Booneville 38-18)
18. ↔  18. Pottsville (7-2; beat Waldron 34-0)
19. ↔  19. Monticello (5-4; beat Crossett 28-21)
20. ↔ NR. Gentry (8-1; beat Prairie Grove 43-36)

NOT RANKED

1-4A: Berryville (4-5), Green Forest (5-4), Huntsville (2-7), Lincoln (1-8), Prairie Grove (3-6)

2-4A: Bald Knob (3-6), CAC (7-2), Clinton (1-8), HG Haskell (3-6), Mayflower (3-6)

3-4A: Blytheville (1-8), Jonesboro Westside (5-4), Pocahontas (3-6), Trumann (0-8)

4-4A: Dover (3-6), Mena (5-4), Subiaco Academy (0-9), Waldron (4-5)

7-4A: Ashdown (5-4), Fouke (3-6), Genoa Central (3-6), Hope (1-8), Malvern (5-4)

8-4A: Crossett (3-6), DeWitt (3-6), Star City (3-6), Watson Chapel (0-9)

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK

No. 12 Hamburg (8-1; 5-1) at No. 1 STUTTGART (9-0; 6-0) (Thurs.): The winner gets the No. 1 playoff seed and at least a share of the league title (Stuttgart can win it outright).

Defending conference champ Stuttgart looks to repeat after winning the 8-4A last season (beat Hamburg 52-41 in Week 10). Stuttgart won 13 games last fall and hasn’t been tested this season since beating 2-4A champion Lonoke by 16 points in the season-opener. Senior quarterback Cain Price completed 13 of 14 passes for 240 yards and 5 touchdowns in last week’s 49-14 win over Star City. Junior Bray Minor-Covington (2 TD catches) and Cordero Berry (1 TD catch, 1 TD run) played key roles on offense. Stuttgart’s first-team defense has given up 31 points in 9 games. Senior free safety Keaton Byers forced and recovered a fumble vs. DeWitt; Bradley Benton intercepted a pass. “Whoever wins the turnover battle and is the most physical team will win,” Hamburg Coach Blake Johnson says.

Hamburg hasn’t won a conference championship since 1997. The Lions have won 5 consecutive games since falling at Monticello 44-24 in the conference opener. Senior QB Kaden Thomas passed for 260 yards and 4 TDs in last week’s 45-0 win over DeWitt; Charles Mooney caught 6 passes for 160 yards and 3 TDs. Jayshon Goodwin led the defense with 2 interceptions, and Thomas returned an interception 99 yards for a TD. “Hamburg is the best team we’ve seen since Lonoke,” Stuttgart Coach Josh Price says.

LAST WEEK

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WEEK 10 PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS and highlighted in orange)

1-4A

No. 3 ELKINS (8-1; 6-0) at Huntsville (2-7; 1-5): Elkins earned its fifth consecutive conference championship with last week’s 41-34 victory over Gravette. Senior QB Austin Born showed out (20-25-310 yards, 4 TDs passing; 23-127 yards, 2 TDs rushing) as a dual-threat. Josh Hamm led the rushing attack with 14 carries for 131 yards; Braxton Toney (7-137 yards, 2 TDs), Treyton Whittle (8-77 yards, 1 TD) and Ki’Onte Martin (2-76 yards, 1 TD) were the top receivers. Presley Srita (7 tackles), Toney (6 tackles), Whittle (6 tackles) and Isaac Meyer (6 tackles, including 2 TFL) led the defense.

 No. 20 Gentry (8-1; 5-1) at No. 7 GRAVETTE (7-2; 5-1): The winner claims the No. 2 playoff seed, loser gets the No. 3 seed. Gravette has won 4 consecutive games in the series. The Lions lost at Elkins last week 41-34. Senior JD Beem ran for 79 yards and 1 TD before leaving with an injury in the second half. Senior Payton Burnett filled in for Beem at RB (8-77), and led the defense with 17 tackles. Gentry beat Prairie Grove 43-36 last week. QB Semmie Guenther passed for 217 yards and 2 TDs, and ran for 1 TD. Ethan Meyers rushed for 113 yards and 2 TDs and led the defense with 17 tackles.) Tyler Rowan (12 tackles, 2 sacks) and Braylon Jimmerson (2 TD catches) also played well.

PRAIRIE GROVE (3-6; 3-3) at Lincoln (1-8; 0-6): Prairie Grove is the No. 4 playoff seed, regardless of the outcome. Prairie Grove yielded 488 yards in last week’s 7-point loss to Gentry. Lincoln’s offense had negative rushing yards in last week’s 48-0 loss to Berryville.

Green Forest (5-4; 2-4) at BERRYVILLE (4-5; 2-4): The winner of the Carroll County Feud gets the No. 5 playoff seed. Berryville has won 16 of the past 25 over Green Forest. Berryville’s defense gave up 138 yards in last week’s 48-0 win over Lincoln. John Butler ran for 163 yards and 2 TDs; senior QB CT Hicks passed for 52 yards and ran for 79 yards and 2 TDs. Green Forest knocked off Huntsville 24-21 last week, behind RBs Jace Meador (97 yards, 1 TD) and Ywa Hay Moo (84 yards).

2-4A

No. 10 LONOKE (7-2; 6-0) at HG Haskell (3-6; 3-3) (Thurs.): Lonoke is the No. 1 seed and conference champion, but it will be without 2 starters who were injured in last week’s 62-26 win over Mayflower. Senior QB Dylan Dean passed for 187 yards and 4 TDs; senior Ryder Ingle averaged 47 yards per punt, recorded 7 tackles and returned an interception for a TD. HG Haskell will be the No. 5 playoff seed after last week’s 35-7 loss at Central Arkansas Christian. Haskell QB Cash Potter threw a 10-yard TD pass to James Foster to take a 7-6 lead in the second quarter, but the Cardinals didn’t score again. Foster finished with 58 total yards; Ace Garcia made 8 tackles.

Central Arkansas Christian (7-2; 4-2) at No. 13 BAUXITE (7-2; 5-1): These teams split nonconference games in 2022-2023 (Bauxite won 37-14 in 2022, CAC won 50-45 in 2023). Bauxite claims the No. 2 seed with a win; CAC can force a possible 3-way tie for the No. 2 seed. CAC QB Jackson Plumlee passed for 189 yards and 1 TD, ran for 145 yards and 2 TDs, and on defense made 8 tackles in last week’s 28-point win over HG Haskell. Brody Vantilborg ran for 110 yards and 2 TDs, while Cam Moats led the defense with 19 tackles. Bauxite intercepted 3 passes in last week’s 44-20 win over Heber Springs. QB Wyatt Foreman ran for 2 TDs; Elijah Perry rumbled 45 yards for a TD.

Clinton (1-8; 1-5) at HEBER SPRINGS (6-2; 4-2): Clinton has beaten its rival 10 consecutive seasons, including last year 38-14. But the Yellow Jackets can’t make the playoffs this year, while Heber Springs can earn the No. 3 seed with a win or a CAC loss. Clinton sophomore Carter Eppes and senior Jayden Jones each made 8 tackles, and Dennis Rodas recovered a fumble to seal last week’s 35-28 win over Bald Knob. Senior wingback Harold McNabb ran for 129 yards and 1 TD, Hayden Jones ran for 61 yards and 1 TD, and Will Tumbleson caught a 65-yard TD pass from Noah Walkey. Heber Springs QB Spencer Sugg passed for 342 yards and 1 TD in last week’s 24-point loss at Bauxite. Eli Long tied a school-record with 14 catches (for 201 yards, 1 TD). Lane Bradley made 9 tackles and returned a kickoff 77 yards for a TD, his third kickoff-return TD of the season.

Bald Knob (3-6; 0-6) at MAYFLOWER (3-6; 1-5): Neither team can make the playoffs. Mayflower has been outscored by an average of 35-23 this season; Bald Knob gets outscored 34-24. Bald Knob’s Rylan Smith generated 85 yards (1 receiving TD, 1 rushing TD) in last week’s 35-28 loss to Clinton. Walt Odom made 6 tackles and returned 1 interception for a TD.

3-4A
No. 6 Southside (8-1; 6-0) at No. 11 HIGHLAND (8-1; 6-0) (Thurs.): The winner gets the No. 1 playoff seed and the outright conference championship. Southside has won its only prior meetings over Highland (38-6 last year, and 21-14 in 2024). The Southerners trailed Pocahontas by 9 points with 2:46 last week, before rallying for a 27-26 victory. QB Trey Allen ran for 120 yards and passed for 102 yards, while Karson McSpadden tallied 68 yards receiving, then filled in for Allen late, throwing a TD pass. LB Gentry Shirley-Hoskins led Southside’s defense with 15 tackles. Highland knocked off Gosnell 56-27 2 weeks ago, and beat Forrest City last week by 8 points. Highland’s Jimmy Jensen ran for 4 TDs vs. Forrest City, while Webb Munroe (6 tackles, including 4 TFL and 1 sack) and Lexxon Johnson (9 tackles) led the defense.

POCAHONTAS (3-6; 2-4) at Trumann (0-9; 0-6) (Thurs.): Pocahontas has won 7 consecutive over Trumann, including the past 2 years by a total of 86-36. The Redskins secure the No. 5 playoff spot with a win. Pocahontas led Southside late last week before surrendering 10 points. Senior Xavyer Ballard ran for 180 yards and 1 TD; Parker Radcliff (6-140 receiving, TD) made 9 tackles and returned a fumble for a TD. Peyton Radcliff led the team with 16 tackles. Trumann’s Johnny Bell ran for 162 yards and 1 TD, and had 5 tackles in last week’s 32-26 double-overtime loss to Blytheville. Kylan Eskridge ran for 104 yards and 2 TDs, while Drake Harlow led the defense with 7 tackles.

No. 14 GOSNELL (7-2; 4-2) at Blytheville (1-8; 1-5) (Thurs.): These neighbors have played the past 5 seasons with Gosnell holding a 3-2 advantage, including last year by 35 points. Gosnell snapped a 2-game losing skid with last week’s 56-0 win over Jonesboro Westside. Blytheville won its first game of the season, snapping a 9-game losing skid dating back to last season with a 32-26 double-overtime win over Trumann.

No. 15 FORREST CITY (7-2; 4-2) at Jonesboro Westside (5-4; 2-4): Forrest City gets the No. 4 playoff seed with a win; Jonesboro Westside needs a win and a Pocahontas loss to make the playoffs. Forrest City yielded only 254 yards but committed 4 turnovers in last week’s 30-22 loss to Highland. Jonesboro Westside freshman Shawn Easley ran for 457 yards and 9 TDs in the Warriors’ final junior high game on Thursday, then led the varsity with 83 yards in a loss to Gosnell.

4-4A

Dover (3-6; 1-5) at WALDRON (4-5; 1-5) (Thurs.): Neither can make the playoffs. Waldron has won 4 of the past 5 over Dover, including last year 34-14. Waldron Phisher Brown had 62 yards receiving in last week’s 34-0 loss to Pottsville, while Xavi Cruz and Josh McCleod each made 8 tackles. Dover lost to Ozark last week by 41 points. The offensive line blocked well early, and the Pirates got contributions from Sailer Smith, Landon Smith and Logan Odom, who all returned from injuries.

Mena (5-4; 4-2) at No. 4 OZARK (9-0; 6-0): Ozark is the No. 1 seed regardless of the outcome; Mena finishes as either the No. 3 or No. 4 seed. These teams meet for the 7th straight season (Ozark has won 5 of those games). Mena received a forfeit from Subiaco Academy last week, and it beat Dover 2 weeks ago, with Chance Hughes running for 115 yards and 1 TD, and catching 2 TD passes. Stradden House led the defense with 11 tackles. Ozark beat Dover 53-12 last week. Senior Easton Fox (5-128 rushing, 3 TDs; 37-yard pass completion) and junior John Skolarski (4-114 rushing, TD) led the offense.

No. 8 BOONEVILLE (8-1; 5-1) at No. 18 Pottsville (7-2; 4-2): The winner gets the No. 2 playoff seed. Booneville has won 8 of its 10 meetings with Pottsville, but the teams haven’t played since 2019 (a 42-14 Bearcats victory). Booneville senior fullback Brody Chambers (36-222 rushing, 3 TDs) led the way in last week’s 38-18 win vs. Lamar. Kasen Humphrey led the defense with 10 tackles. Pottsville’s Kai Mahan and Keaton Ashmore both ran for TDs last week after returning from injuries.

LAMAR (6-3; 3-3) at Subiaco Academy (0-9; 0-6): Subiaco Academy forfeited this game last week. Lamar is in the playoffs.

7-4A

No. 2 NASHVILLE (9-0; 6-0) at Genoa Central (3-6; 0-6): Nashville repeats as conference champion and has the No. 1 playoff seed after beating Malvern 46-28 last week. Senior QB DJ Jefferson passed for 328 yards and 5 TDs; junior RB Jacoby Hopson ran for 142 yards and 1 TD, and caught 4 passes for 69 yards and 1 TD. Senior Bryce Perrin (5-83 receiving, 1 TD), Zavion Vaughn (1-54 receiving, 1 TD) and junior Gauge Applegate (4-68, 1 TD) also played well.

Ashdown (3-6; 2-4) at No. 5 FOUNTAIN LAKE (8-1; 5-1): Fountain Lake coach Matt Richardson was head coach at Ashdown from 2010-2023, compiling a 79-64 record. The Cobras are the No. 2 playoff seed this fall, while Ashdown finishes as the No. 5 seed after last week’s 39-26 win over Fouke. Fountain Lake senior WR Peyton Harwood set the school’s career TD reception record by catching 3 TDs in last week’s 30-point win at Hope. Senior Cooper Buss threw 4 TD passes, and sophomore Wyatt Dean had 340 all-purpose yards. Ashdown QB Shooter Johnson threw 2 TD passes vs. Fouke; senior Bryson French (4-121 rushing, 2 TDs; 4-59 receiving, 2 TDs) and Ahmari Spencer (50 rushing, 46 receiving) contributed on offense; Mario Lewis led the defense with 9 tackles, including 4 TFL.

No. 9 ARKADELPHIA (6-3; 4-2) at Malvern (6-3; 4-2): Arkadelphia has won 5 of the past 8 conference championships, but finishes as the No. 3 or No. 4 seed this year. The Badgers have won 3 consecutive games, including last week’s 62-0 win over Genoa Central. QB Turner Ross passed for 218 yards and 3 TDs; Caiden Whitaker ran 8 times for 100 yards and 3 TDs. Walker Whitten led the Badgers defense with 5 tackles and returned 1 interception for a TD.

FOUKE (3-6; 1-5) at Hope (1-8; 1-5): Neither team can make the playoffs. Hope has been outscored by an average of 38-9 this fall; Fouke has been outscored 293-244 on the season.

8-4A

No. 12 HAMBURG (8-1; 5-1) at No. 1 STUTTGART (9-0; 6-0) (Thurs.): Hootens.com Class 4A Game of the Week.

Crossett (3-6; 1-5) at No. 16 WARREN (5-4; 4-2) (Thurs.): Warren has won 14 of the past 15 meetings over Crossett. The Lumberjacks will finish anywhere between the No. 2 and No. 4 seed. Warren senior WR Zaydin Grider returned in last week’s win over Watson Chapel (injured in the scrimmage game), generating 65 yards and 1 TD. QB Jackson Denton threw 2 first-half TDs. Senior WR Josiah Steen should return this week after missing most of the season (broken collarbone in Week 1). Crossett QB Cash Forrest passed for 301 yards and 2 TDs and ran for 137 yards and a TD in last week’s 7-point loss to Monticello. Junior WR Nic Mondragon had 5 catches for 95 yards and 1 TD. 

Watson Chapel (0-9; 0-6) at STAR CITY (3-6; 1-5) (Thurs.): Star City makes the playoffs with a win and a DeWitt loss. Watson Chapel has lost 19 consecutive games.

DeWitt (3-6; 2-4) at No. 18 MONTICELLO (5-4; 4-2): Monticello finishes anywhere between the No. 2 and No. 4 seed. Senior Joseph Accelus ran for 191 yards and 2 TDs in last week’s 28-21 win at Crossett; Danner Loyd caught 4 passes for 61 yards. Bo Hobbs led the defense with 8 tackles, 1 interception, and he returned a fumble for a TD. DeWitt’s Kaiden Golden (7 tackles, 1 forced fumble on a sack) and Garin Yarbrough (5 tackles, 1 interception) were bright spots in last week’s loss to Hamburg.