Arkansas Preps Weekly

Kyle Sutherland and Kevin Bohannon preview the 2024 football outlook for Class 7A-2A.   7A  (3:51) - Same four – Bentonville, Bryant, Conway, Fayetteville – but what will each look like? - Little Rock Christian and Pulaski Academy are proven winners no matter the classification. Can their depth hold up?   6A  (11:40) - Greenwood is no question the preseason favorite, but their argument to be the s...

On the latest edition of the Arkansas Preps Weekly podcast summer series, Kyle Sutherland talks with Little Rock Christian alumnus and Ouachita Baptist running back Kendel Givens. 

Kyle Sutherland is joined by Little Rock Christian alumnus Jackson Woodard, a former Razorback now playing for UNLV, in the latest edition of the Arkansas Preps Weekly podcast summer series. 

For the first episode of the football edition of the Arkansas Preps Weekly summer series, Kyle Sutherland talks with Mississippi State kicker and Harding Academy alumnus Kyle Ferrie.

Kyle Sutherland talks with Arkansas head softball coach Courtney Deifel in the final episode for the softball portion of the podcast summer series. 

As the baseball/softball portion of the summer podcast series starts to wrap up, Kevin Bohannon catches up with Valley View All-American Slade Caldwell. The former Blazer outfielder is projected as a first round pick in this month's MLB Draft. 

Kyle Sutherland talks with Tulsa pitcher and Valley Springs alumna Maura Moore in the latest edition of our podcast Summer Series. 

Kyle Sutherland visits with Van Buren alumna Ember Caldwell in the latest edition of the Arkansas Preps Weekly summer podcast series. Caldwell was named the American Midwest Conference Freshman of the Year this spring for the Williams Baptist Lady Eagles. 

Kyle Sutherland is joined by Baptist Prep alumna and current North Texas pitcher Mackenzie Childers in the latest edition of the Arkansas Preps Weekly podcast summer series.

Kevin Bohannon visits with his former player, Mitch Austin, an infielder for soon-to-be defunct Birmingham-Southern (Ala.) College. Austin discusses the heavy national exposure the team has gotten this season with the institution set to close on May 31. 

Kyle Sutherland is joined by Texas Longhorn and former Rose Bud Rambler Joley Mitchell. We talk about her journey from Rose Bud to Notre Dame and ultimately the University of Texas as she prepares to play in the WCWS in OKC.

Kevin Bohannon catches up with Hot Springs Lakeside alumnus and current Louisiana Tech utility Ethan Bates.  Bates, who started his collegiate career as a Razorback, was named the 2024 Conference USA Player of the Year and received first team All-Conference USA honors for the second consecutive season. He was also named as a semifinalist for the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award, as wel...

Kyle Sutherland and Jared Hawthorn recap the softball state championships and close out the 2024 prep softball season.  6A Bentonville climbs back to the top of the mountain with win over West conference foe Springdale Har-Ber. (03:43) Louisville signee and Bentonville ace Ryann Sanders compiled a special individual season. (09:25) 5A Sheridan finished the job to take home its fifth state champion...

Kyle Sutherland and Kevin Bohannon recap the baseball state championships and close out the 2024 prep baseball season. 6A Springdale Har-Ber blanks Rogers 2-0 to claim their second consecutive state title.  (05:00) Outlook for Class 6A in 2025. (08:20) 5A Valley View gets the job done following back-to-back heartbreaking state final finishes. (09:57) Outlook for Class 5A in 2025. (15:00) 4A Prairi...

Kyle Sutherland and Kevin Bohannon discuss the top moments from the state tournaments and preview all six of this weekend's state championship games. 6A Springdale Har-Ber aiming to go back-to-back against Rogers, while the Mounties hope to win their second title since 2021. (04:03) Bright future for Bryant following semifinal run. (07:04) 5A Valley View tears through its bracket and will play...

Kyle Sutherland and Jared Hawthorn discuss the top moments from the state tournaments and preview all six of this weekend's state championship games.  6A It is an all 6A-West final for the first time since 2018 between Bentonville and Springdale Har-Ber.  (02:18) 5A Sheridan has proven to be the best team in Class 5A throughout the year, at this point, but Beebe has been arguably the hottest d...

Kyle Sutherland and Kevin Bohannon recap the 1A-4A Regional Tournaments from last week, as well as preview the state tournaments.  6A Conway sweeps Bryant to earn the Central conference's top seed.  (03:04) State tournament matchups.  (04:35) 5A The West conference ends in a wild finish.  (07:58) Will there be a major upset in the first round?  (10:13) Can Lake Hamilton keep it going?  (10:35)...

Kyle Sutherland and Jared Hawthorn recap the 1A-4A Regional Tournaments from last week, as well as preview the state tournaments.  5A & 6A Notes The 'Big 3' – Bryant, Rogers and Bentonville – remain the favorite, but don't overlook Cabot and Springdale Har-Ber.  (04:45) Top matchups of the state tournament first round, plus sleeper(s) to watch.  (07:31) 4A Brookland has impressed i...

Kyle Sutherland and Jared Hawthorn highlight the latest headlines in prep softball, headlined by the 1A-4A Regional Tournament previews.   5A and 6A Notes. (05:13) 4A Regionals  Bauxite is making its case stronger.  (12:51) Wynne claims second consecutive district tournament title, how will the Lady 'Jackets and the rest of the East Region teams fare this week in Little Rock?  (15:56) Will 4A-...

Kyle Sutherland and Kevin Bohannon cover the top headlines from the last week of the regular season in Classes 5A and 6A, plus preview regionals in the small classes.  6A Rogers sweeps Rogers Heritage in two close finishes.  (02:15) Bryant is a win away.  (03:30) 5A Little Rock Christian and Maumelle square off for the Central conference title.  (04:00) Still some things to figure out in the West....

Kyle Sutherland and Kevin Bohannon discuss the most recent news in Arkansas prep baseball. 6A - Rogers and Rogers Heritage headline the week in a series showdown for the top spot in the West. (03:50) - Bryant separating itself in Central. (05:20) - The six West state tournament teams are solidified, how will it look come postseason time? (07:34) 5A - Valley View's Slade Caldwell projected as f...

Kyle Sutherland and Jared Hawthorn discuss the most recent news in Arkansas prep softball. - Cabot's Chris Cope earns 400th victory for the Lady Panthers, who are rolling. (03:37) - Bentonville underclassmen have been strong contributors to win streak. (08:03) - Fort Smith Northside had impressive week. (10:46) - Bryant comes from behind in thrilling finish to take down Sheridan. (12:15) - Ark...

Kyle Sutherland and Kevin Bohannon discuss the latest headlines in Arkansas prep baseball over the past week. 6A - Fayetteville handed Rogers Heritage its first loss of the season and the West race finish will be wild. (03:05) - Central conference update. (05:22) 5A - Valley View throttles Little Rock Christian in highly-anticipated matchup. (07:20) - Mountain Home sweeps Greenwood. (09:54) - Addi...

Kyle Sutherland and Jared Hawthorn recap prep softball highlights from last week and preview games to watch. - Top squads from both 6A conferences faced off in Central Arkansas. (02:30) - Bryant, Rogers – and now Bentonville – are the three to beat right now in 6A. (05:25) - 6A No. 1 Bryant hosts 5A No. 1 Sheridan on Monday. (06:10) - Pitchers and defense took center stage in Benton Tournament. (0...

Join Kyle and Jared as they discuss the latest headlines across the diamond, including a recap of the Raymond Turner Memorial Tournament, some dark horses to watch in Class 4A, plus MUCH more!