Varsity Vibe: Arkansas

The regular season is over, and the high school football playoffs are here! From 7A down to 8-man, teams around Arkansas are ready to compete for a State Title. We look at the brackets and what teams earned a bye.  Plus, we introduce you to this week's Teamwork Roofing Team of the Week

It's the final week of the regular season for high school football in Arkansas. There are big games all over the state as teams try and get in the best position possible for a playoff run. Alyssa Orange and Brey Cook breakdown the 7A matchups and how Friday night factors into playoff seeding.  Plus, we introduce you to this week’s SRD Performance Athlete of the Week.

It's an exciting week of high school football around Arkansas in the final week of the regular season. Some teams are still playing for a spot in the playoffs, while others are looking to set themselves up as best they can for a playoff run.  Two of the biggest games include Bentonville vs Bentonville West and Bryant vs. Conway. We talked to Tigers head coach Jody Grant and Wampus Cats head c...

With a win over Fort Smith Northside on Friday night, Bentonville West has put themselves in a position for a showdown with Bentonville this upcoming Friday. As our Teamwork Roofing Team of the Week, how things shake up between Bentonville, West and Rogers will determine the top three spots in the 7A West.  Plus, Senior Kaylee Ward helped lead Mansfield to a 3A State Title in Volleyball on Saturda...

After 131 yards and three touchdowns in Greenbrier’s win over Harrison on Friday, senior running back Enoch Assan is continuing to put up impressive numbers on the football field, and a big reason why Greenbrier is 9-0 heading into the final week of the regular season. As our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week, he joins the show to talk about his performance and why Greenbrier is primed to do someth...

We have reached the final week of the regular season for Arkansas High School football, and Week 9 left us with some exciting games to look back at. Greenbrier moves to 9-0 on the season, as does Bentonville, Bryant and Greenwood.  Plus, Fayetteville keeps their playoff goals alive with a win over Heritage. 

Two more weeks of the regular season for high school football left and we look to week nine and some of the big matchups around the state. Plus, a chance to bring home a state title on Saturday who’s playing in the high school volleyball championship games in Hot Springs? Find out

Mountain Home's Barrett Miller has been a force for the Bombers this season, helping do a little bit of everything on the field. He joins the show to talk about his success and the team's chemistry this year.  Plus the high school volleyball state title games are set. Find out who will play in Hot Springs on Saturday. 

The Benton Panthers are coming off a 63-0 win over Little Rock Catholic on Friday night, and in the win head coach Brad Harris becoming the winningest coach in Benton program history. His 84th win surpasses longtime head coach Dight Fite. Quarterback Drew Davis also set the passing yards record and recorded his 100th touchdown pass.  Farmington Volleyball went undefeated in the 5A-West Conference,...

Week 8 gave us two days of high school football, with games moved from Friday to Thursday because of weather. One of the biggest games in the state between Bentonville and Rogers did not disappoint. Greenwood dominated Van Buren with a 56-3 win, and Benton set records in their win over Little Rock Catholic. 

Farmington defensive back Peyton Bailey helped secure the one-point win for the Cardinals on Thursday night against Morrilton. We catch up with the senior about the 2-point conversion stop that won Farmington the game.  Plus, day one of the Arkansas Volleyball State Tournament is in the books. Find out who is moving on to Tuesday.

Thursday night high school football action brought us some excitement. A recap of the games of the night including Bentonville's thrilling win and Greenwood's dominance.  Plus Conway looks ahead to a conference match up with Pulaski Academy on Friday. We visit with head coach Buck James. 

Weather expected to come into town has moved a handful of High School football games from Friday night to Thursday night, including a battle between the two undefeated teams in the 7A West and 6A west. Greenwood, who is hoping to keep their long running winning streak alive, host Van Buren Thursday night. Head Coach Chris Young joins the show.  Plus, Bentonville senior libero Ady Bollinger hit the...

The Bentonville Tigers volleyball team defeated Fayetteville in three sets Tuesday night to take the 6A West Title with one regular season match remaining. Head Coach Hannah Berry explains what makes her team so special this season.  Plus, the Heritage War Eagles snapped a 25 game losing streak with their win over Northside on Friday night. Head Coach Eric Munoz and Braedon Carroll relive the mome...

After a big defensive performance on Friday night, Van Buren is 4-0 to start conference play for the first time since 1996. Tristan Ray had an interception and a rushing touchdown in their 17-10 win. He joins Alyssa Orange to recap the win.  Plus, Cole Slepecki is helping lead the Bentonville Tigers team through their 7-0 start to the season. Why he thinks the offense is so successful and what it...

What a Friday night of high school football we had for Week 7. Rogers Heritage broke their 25 game losing streak, Van Buren is 4-0 in conference play for their first time since 1996, and Bentonville, Rogers, Bryant and Greenwood remain undefeated.  We recap Friday's action on today's Varsity Vibe Today. 

Week 7 brings with it one of the best rivalries in the 7A West: Bentonville vs Fayetteville. Alyssa Orange and Brey Cook look at the big matchup at Bulldogs Stadium as well as other games around the state. Plus, Van Buren head coach Moe Henry joins to discuss the Pointers 3-0 start to conference play. 

Every year, the Bentonville-Fayetteville rivalry means just a little bit more. The Tigers lead the series 20-11 since 2002, but Fayetteville looks to play spoiler at home on Friday night. Players on both sides weigh in on their thoughts on the rivalry game.  Plus, our Everett Chevrolet Central Arkansas Spotlight takes us to Little Rock Christian as the Warriors look to continue to add to their con...

With his individual State Championship Title last week, Rogers senior golfer Stiles Hunter became the first boys individual champion in Mounties history. His -2 (140) total through three rounds also helped lead Rogers to another team title. He joins Alyssa Orange to discuss what the win meant to him.  Plus, Rogers tennis senior Elise Nunn won a 6A conference championship in singles play and is our...

For the first time, the Springdale Bulldogs have won back-to-back games over their cross town rival- Har-Ber. Friday night's game didn't lack the excitement. Alyssa Orange recaps the best games from Week 6 of high school football in Arkansas. 

Reliving the Pick Six that helped seal the win for Springdale on Friday, DJ Manuel and Brett Hobbs joins the show. Rogers' Jeff Regan continues to light it up on the field for the Mounties. He is our Lindsey Boys Athlete of the Week after a 7 touchdown performance against Bentonville West.

Another week of big time High School Football match-ups Friday Night. Alyssa Orange and Brey Cook break down the biggest games of the week including Shiloh Christian vs. FS Southside, Bentonville West vs. Rogers and Bryant vs. Pulaski Academy.

Cross Town rivalries always bring a little someone extra to Friday nights, and Har-Ber vs. Springdale is no different. The Bulldogs are excited to see if they can win two in a row against the Wildcats. Head coach Brett Hobbs joins Alyssa Orange to talk about game.  Plus, Bentonville Volleyball remains undefeated in conference action, and are focused on heading back to the state title game at the e...

After starting the season 0-3, Pulaski Academy has 2 conference wins under their belt and trying to stay undefeated in conference play with a win Friday over Bryant. That's going to be a tall task for head coach Anthony Lucas and his squad. Coach Lucas joins host Alyssa Orange for the Everett Chevrolet Central Arkansas Spotlight.  Plus, Providence Academy's Gabbie Bishop is this week&apo...

Revisiting the wild finish of the Rogers-Fayetteville game! Mounties' Hunter Dickey takes us through the blocked extra point that gave Rogers the 56-55 win. Plus, our Lindsey Boys' Athlete of the Week honors go to Bentonville West's VJ Warren for the performance he put up against Springdale.