WARREN, Ark. – Week four of high school football is here, and for most teams in Arkansas, that means the start of conference play. South Arkansas fans have plenty of options this Friday night, with several exciting matchups set to unfold. Here’s a look at some of the top games involving teams from South Arkansas.
6A East:
- El Dorado at Little Rock Catholic – The Wildcats, sitting at 2-1, aim to build momentum as they face Little Rock Catholic in their conference opener.
- Sheridan vs. West Memphis – After back-to-back losses, Coach Kevin Kelley’s Sheridan Yellowjackets are eager to bounce back as they host West Memphis in a critical 6A East showdown.
5A Central:
- Pine Bluff at Jacksonville
- White Hall vs. Searcy
- Watson Chapel at Robinson
5A South:
- LR Parkview at Hot Springs (Thursday, September 26)
- Camden Fairview vs. Hot Springs Lakeside – Camden Fairview’s star player, Trent Haygood, who earned All-State honors in 2023, looks to lead his team in a pivotal home matchup against Hot Springs Lakeside.
- Magnolia vs. Arkansas High (Texarkana)
- Hope at DeQueen
7-4A:
- Arkadelphia at Nashville
- Bauxite vs. Fountain Lake
- Malvern vs. Genoa Central
- Harmony Grove-Haskell at Ashdown
8-4A:
- DeWitt vs. Warren (Saline River Sports Game of the Week) – The Warren Lumberjacks, coming off a bye, travel to face DeWitt, who is reeling from a narrow loss to McGehee. Both teams are looking for a statement win as conference play begins.
- Stuttgart at Central (West Helena) – Stuttgart is a sleeper in the race for the 8-4A title and is expected to cruise on the road.
- Monticello vs. Hamburg
- Crossett vs. Star City – Undefeated Star City heads to Crossett, hoping to build on their 3-0 start after a non-conference win over Lakeside (Lake Village).
4-3A:
- Glen Rose vs. Two Rivers
- Magnet Cove at Jessieville
- Cutter Morning Star at Perryville
7-3A:
- Prescott vs. Fouke
- Bismarck vs. Parkers Chapel
- Harmony Grove-Ouachita County vs. Smackover
- Centerpoint vs. Horatio
8-3A:
- McGehee vs. Drew Central – After a significant win over DeWitt, McGehee hosts Drew Central.
- Fordyce at Barton
- Dumas vs. Lakeside (Lake Village) – Both teams have struggled this season, but Dumas looks to have the edge at home.
- Rison at Palestine-Wheatley
3-2A:
- Junction City vs. Foreman
- Mineral Springs vs. Spring Hill
- Murfreesboro at Gurdon
- Lafayette County vs. Dierks
4-2A:
- England vs. Poyen
- Bearden at Hazen
- Hampton vs. Clarendon
With conference standings at stake, Friday night promises to be full of action and surprises across South Arkansas. Keep an eye on Saline River Sports for in-depth coverage of key matchups.
