Hootens.com Rankings
Class 4A, Week 2, 2012
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1. Nashville (1-0)
2. Warren (0-1)
3. Stuttgart (1-0)
4. Dollarway (1-0)
5. Pottsville (1-0)
6. Prairie Grove (1-0)
7. Malvern (1-0)
8. Ozark (1-0)
9. Heber Springs (0-1)
10. Ashdown (0-1)
11. Highland (1-0)
12. Gravette (1-0)
13. CAC (0-1)
14. Farmington (1-0)
15. Booneville (0-1)
16. Clinton (1-0)
17. Monticello (0-1)
18. Star City (1-0)
19. Arkadelphia (1-0)
20. Maumelle (0-1)
21. Valley View (1-0)
22. Lonoke (0-1)
23. Dardanelle (1-0)
24. Crossett (1-0)
25. Pocahontas (1-0)
26. Newport (1-0)
27. Hamburg (0-1)
28. Mena (0-1)
29. Southside Batesville (0-0-1)
30. Cave City (0-0-1)
31. Pea Ridge (1-0)
32. Gentry (1-0)
33. Gosnell (0-1)
34. Dumas (0-1)
35. Pulaski Robinson (0-1)
36. Trumann (0-1)
37. DeWitt (0-1)
38. Dover (0-1)
39. Bauxite (0-1)
40. Arkansas Baptist (0-1)
41. Lincoln (1-0)
42. Lake Village (0-1)
43. Marianna (0-0)
44. Brookland (1-0)
45. Subiaco Academy (1-0)
46. Berryville (0-0)
47. Jonesboro Westside (1-0)
48. Waldron (0-1)

HOOTENS.COM GAME OF THE WEEK
Pulaski Academy (Class 5A No. 1) at No. 2 Warren
Both teams must recover after heartbreaking setbacks to traditional powers last week. Pulaski Academy blew a 13-point, fourth quarter advantage in a 49-39 loss at West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade, while Warren lost to Shiloh Christian 26-25 in the final minute. These teams have split their four meetings, highlighted by Warren's 46-0 shutout victory in 2005.
Warren junior quarterback Drake Jones missed 10 days of practice after hurting his shoulder, and practiced just three days before playing against Shiloh Christian. Sophomore running back Kilay Cox ran for 306 yards against Shiloh Christian, but the youthful secondary (two sophomore safeties and a sophomore cornerback) got burned on big plays. "We know our weakness, and it's getting beat deep and on screens," Warren coach Bo Hembree said. "But we got better in practice last week."
Pulaski Academy senior QB Lawson Vassar, in his first start in two years, passed for three touchdowns last week, including two to senior receiver L.J. Wallace. But the Bruins turned the ball over three times in the fourth quarter. "They don't have much of a drop off from last season," Hembree says.

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LAST WEEK
Hootens.com correctly predicted 33 of 42 games (79 percent), nailing the spread of Malvern by three points over Glen Rose.

WEEK 2 PREDICTIONS (favored team in ALL CAPS followed by point spread)
1-4A
West Fork at FARMINGTON (7): These teams split the past two meetings, each decided by a TD or less. Farmington sacked Huntsville's QB six times in last week's six-point win. West Fork turned the ball over four times in last week's six-point setback to Gentry.
Gentry at CHARLESTON (1): Gentry always plays Class 3A power Charleston close, winning by two TDs in 2010s and losing by 15 points in 2009 and eight points a year ago. Gentry forced four turnovers in the first half in last week's six-point win at West Fork.
Booneville at GRAVETTE (2): Gravette scored 21 points in the final quarter, beating Lamar 27-6 a week ago. Gravette running back Cody Robinson ran for 208 yards and a TD, while quarterback Chase Brody ran for 131 yards and three scores. Booneville rushed for 301 yards against rival Ozark last week.
Prairie Grove at MORRILTON (6): Morrilton regroups this week after losing by eight points to Class 6A Russellville. Prairie Grove's defense shutout Lavaca a week ago.
Clarksville at OZARK (17): These former conference foes split the past four meetings, with Ozark winning by 20 points last year. Ozark senior QB Jonathon McKenzie threw two TD passes and ran for two scores in last week's 21-point win at rival Booneville.
HUNTSVILLE (7) at Berryville: Huntsville extends its streak over Berryville to five straight. The Eagle rushing attack must improve after generating just 47 yards against Farmington.
Green Forest at PEA RIDGE (14): The past three meetings between these teams have been decided by six points or less. Experienced Pea Ridge beat Green Forest by six points last year. Pea Ridge senior running back Dayton Winn ran for 225 yards and five TDs in last week's 42-point win over Elkins.
Lincoln at STILWELL, OKLA. (3): Class 4A Stilwell (third-highest classification in Oklahoma) has size and speed. Lincoln shutout Westville, Okla., 37-0 a week ago (it's third shutout in the past 10 games) when slot receiver turned emergency running back Dalton Simmons dashed for two TDs and returned an interception for a score. The Wolves held Westville, Okla., to 79 yards, including minus-nine yards rushing.

2-4A
LR PARKVIEW (1) at Dollarway: LR Parkview beat the Cardinals the past two seasons. Dollarway QB Xavier Long accounted for three TDs in last week's 30-point win at Class 5A West Helena. LR Parkview's Rashaad Earls ran for 160 yards and three TDs in last week's 35-7 win over Mills.
WEST HELENA (4) at Marianna: West Helena gave up 30 point against Dollarway last week. Marianna hasn't played this season. The Trojans promoted basketball coach Larry Mitchell to head coach in the summer. Mitchell also coaches track.
Bald Knob at NEWPORT (8): Newport snapped Bald Knob's two-game win streak in the series last year with a 66-57 triumph. Greyhound QB Gunnar Bullard threw three TD passes in last week's 38-32 win over Class 5A Nettleton.
HIGHLAND (2) at Clinton: Defending 3-4A champion Highland handled Thayer, Mo., by 40 points last week, while Clinton beat Arkansas Baptist by 22. Clinton's defense must contain Highland all-state QB Sterling Stowers.
HEBER SPRINGS (3) at Harding Academy: Heber Springs lost to Pottsville 35-14 last week, after the game was tied 14-14 early in the third quarter. It was Heber Springs' first loss in a season opener since 2008. Heber Springs has beaten the Wildcats by a combined 77-41 the past two years. Harding Academy senior QB Will Francis passed for 136 yards and two TDs in last week's 21-0 weather-shortened victory over Bauxite.
LONOKE (3) at Beebe: Beebe's three-point win last season snapped Lonoke's two-game win streak in the series. Lonoke's Eric Williams ran for two TDs in last week's nine-point loss to Star City.
Mountain View at SOUTHSIDE BATESVILLE (24): Southside Batesville tied Cave City 32-32 last week, the third most points the Southerners scored in a game over the past five years.
STUTTGART (21) at Valley View: This is the first meeting between these schools. Valley View has been to the playoffs four straight seasons since the program's inception in 2005. Stuttgart has been to the playoffs 30 times in the past 43 seasons, winning four state titles in that span. The Ricebirds intercepted six passes in last week's 27-point win over CAC.

3-4A
HIGHLAND (2) at Clinton: Defending 3-4A champion Highland handled Thayer, Mo., by 40 points last week, while Clinton beat Arkansas Baptist by 22. Clinton's defense must contain Highland all-state QB Sterling Stowers.
OSCEOLA (6) at Gosnell: These former conference rivals split the past two meetings, with Osceola winning by 12 points a year ago. Osceola's Korliss Marshall scored two TDs in last week's 12 point loss at Blytheville.
Paragould at POCAHONTAS (7): Pocahontas beat Paragould by a total of 24 points the past two years. Pocahontas held Bald Knob to less than 400 yards in last week's 16-point triumph.
NETTLETON (3) at Trumann: Nettleton has won seven of the past eight in the series, but four of those games were decided by a total of nine points. Nettleton scored 32 points at Newport last week.
Corning at JONESBORO WESTSIDE (4): Jonesboro Westside beat Manila 21-0 last week, its second victory since 2009. Corning won three games over the past three years.
BROOKLAND (2) at Piggott: Piggott hasn't won since 2010, but the Mohawks barely lost to Yellville-Summit last week. Brookland won its varsity debut over Brinkley last week when senior running back Kevin Cantwell ran for 159 yards and a three TDs.
CAVE CITY (7) at Melbourne: Cave City tied Southside Batesville 32-32 last week, while Melbourne won its varsity debut against Palestine-Wheatley by 16 points.
STUTTGART (21) at Valley View: This is the first meeting between these schools. Valley View has been to the playoffs four straight seasons since the program's inception in 2005. Stuttgart has been to the playoffs 30 times in the past 43 seasons, winning four state titles in that span. The Ricebirds intercepted six passes in last week's 27-point win over CAC.

4-4A
Booneville at GRAVETTE (2): Gravette scored 21 points in the final quarter, beating Lamar 27-6 a week ago. Gravette running back Cody Robinson ran for 208 yards and a TD, while quarterback Chase Brody ran for 131 yards and three scores. Booneville rushed for 301 yards against rival Ozark last week.
Mayflower at DARDANELLE (7): Dardanelle impressed with a 33-0 win over rival Danville last week. Mayflower sophomore QB Adam Dycus passed for 329 yards and four TDs in last week's 28-point win over Dumas.
Dover at ARKANSAS BAPTIST (3): This is the first meeting between these schools. Arkansas Baptist passes the ball well with sophomore QB Riley Perkins and receivers Dakota Newkirk and Austin Sherman.
MAUMELLE (12) at North Pulaski: Maumelle lost by four points to Class 3A power Fountain Lake in a weather-shortened game last week. The Hornets handled North Pulaski by 22 points a year ago. North Pulaski's one-point win over LR Fair last week was its first since 2010.
HOT SPRINGS (3) at Mena: Hot Springs' 29-point win over Pulaski Robinson last week was its first in Week 1 since 2008. Mena led De Queen 30-29 last week until the Leopard's game-winning field goal with 34 seconds left.
POTTSVILLE (6) at Fountain Lake: Pottsville broke a 14-14 tie with three straight scores at Heber Springs last week, while Fountain Lake beat Maumelle by four points in a weather-shortened contest.
Subiaco Academy at LAMAR (2): Subiaco Academy's run-based scheme worked well in last week's 34-point win over Class 2A Decatur. Lamar was tied with Gravette 6-6 in the fourth quarter last week until surrendering three late scores.
Waldron at PARIS (28): Class 3A Paris pounded Waldron by a combined 86-28 the past two seasons.

7-4A
Sheridan at ARKADELPHIA (6): Arkadelphia upended Class 6A Benton last week, rallying with three straight TDs in the final 15 minutes. Sheridan sprinted to a 13-0 halftime advantage against LR Hall last week by recovering a muffed punt near the goal line.
Dover at ARKANSAS BAPTIST (3): This is the first meeting between these schools. Arkansas Baptist passes the ball well with sophomore QB Riley Perkins and receivers Dakota Newkirk and Austin Sherman.
ASHDOWN (7) at Hope: Ashdown led Class 7A power West Memphis in the first half and trailed only 21-17 at halftime last week. Hope performed well in a preseason scrimmage game against Texarkana, but lost to Nashville by 27 points last week.
Bauxite at GLEN ROSE (7): Glen Rose plays its second game in five days after battling Malvern on Monday. Bauxite always plays well against its rival, beating the Beavers by 19 points last year. But the Miners haven't won since.
CAC (6) at LR McClellan: These teams tied 55-55 last year. LR McClellan former coach Anthony Chambers resigned a week before the Lions lost to Searcy 18-0 in a weather-shortened game last week.
MALVERN (23) at Lake Village: Malvern plays its second game in five days after playing Glen Rose on Monday. Lake Village trailed Class 2A Strong by 18 points in the fourth quarter before rallying within eight points on Saturday.
De Queen at NASHVILLE (14): Even with a torn ACL, Nashville QB Joel Hendry passed for 295 yards and four TDs in last week's 27-point win at Hope. De Queen kicked a field goal with 34 seconds left to beat Mena 32-30 last week.
LR Fair at PULASKI ROBINSON (7): Pulaski Robinson beat LR Fair by 30 points a year ago, but the Senators couldn't produce any offense in last week's 29-point loss at Hot Springs.

8-4A
DeWitt at WALNUT RIDGE (2): This game got scheduled in June after Hazen scheduled both DeWitt and McCrory for its Week 2 opponent. DeWitt failed to score against Class 3A Barton last week, getting shut out for the second straight game, dating back to last November.
MCGEHEE (8) at Dumas: These are former conference foes. Dumas hasn't won a non-conference game since beating Fordyce in Week 2, 2010. McGehee beat Dumas 15-7 last season, and the Owls haven't allowed a point this year.
Crossett at FORDYCE (7): Crossett's 51-26 win over Magnolia last week was its first non-conference victory since Week 3, 2009. Fordyce's defense impressed Rison coach Clay Totty last week.
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW (28) at Hamburg: Hamburg coach Mike Cox assisted at Camden Fairview for more than two decades before coaching Bearden and Hamburg. Camden Fairview's offensive line manhandled three-time defending Class 6A champion El Dorado last week.
MALVERN (23) at Lake Village: Malvern plays its second game in five days after battling Glen Rose on Monday. Lake Village trailed Class 2A strong by 18 points in the fourth quarter before rallying within eight points on Saturday.
Magnolia at MONTICELLO (7): Monticello didn't score in its preseason scrimmage at Camden Fairview or its 12-0 loss to McGehee during Simmons First/Hootens.com Kickoff Week.
STAR CITY (6) at Camden Harmony Grove: Nine Star City players start on both offense and defense. The Bulldogs handled Lonoke 44-35 last week, while Camden Harmony Grove has won eight of its past nine games, including last week over Bearden. The Hornets allowed 68 yards and forced three turnovers last week.
PULASKI ACADEMY (7) at Warren: Hootens.com Class 4A Game of the Week.