The weather is cooling down, but high school football in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley is heating up. After an absolutely wild week of playoff action, we’re breaking down every moment, the heartbreaks, the comebacks, the jaw-dropping performances, and looking ahead to state championship week. This episode includes:
A full breakdown of Rogers vs. Bryant’s double-overtime thriller
Bentonville’s grind-it-out semifinal win and a look at their title game matchup
Deep dives into 6A action with Greenwood, Benton, Shiloh Christian, and Sylvan Hills
Mansfield, Boonville, Prairie Grove, Elkins, and more standout performances across 3A & 4A
Upcoming matchups + our predictions across classifications
And of course… our Top 5 and Gimmie 5 athletes of the week Plus, we talk storylines, coaching decisions, elite defenses, emotional endings, and everything that makes playoff football unforgettable.

Grab your brackets. Hit play. Let’s get into it.

Playoffs are in full swing across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, and this week’s Prep Rally Podcast is stacked. Sydney Ruth and Graham are joined by a special guest in the studio — the one and only Leland Barclay — to break down an absolutely wild week of high school football. We’re recapping the biggest Friday night matchups, unforgettable performances, controversial calls, and the teams that rose to the moment. From 7A all the way down to 3A, we cover it all — the blowouts, the nail-biters, the comebacks, and the heartbreakers.

Plus:
The biggest takeaways from NW Arkansas
Standout players and milestone performances
A deep dive into Greenwood, Benton, Shiloh, Farmington, Prairie Grove, Boonville & more
Kane Archer’s recruiting update
Our full Who Ya Got? picks for every classification
And of course, this week’s Top 5 + Gimme 5 athletes It’s Thanksgiving week, football is still rolling, and the brackets are tightening.

Grab your bracket, grab a snack, and let’s get into it.
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The first round is in the books, and the Prep Rally crew is breaking it all down; the upsets, the blowouts, the heartbreakers, and the unbelievable performances that pushed teams into Round 2!

This week, Sydney Ruth, Graham, and Leland dive into:

️ Full recap of Bentonville West vs. North Little Rock, Fayetteville’s big payback win, Springdale’s historic playoff victory, Charleston’s wild 71-point shootout, and more.
Who You Got? Our panel makes their predictions for every major matchup across 7A, 6A, 5A, 4A and 3A.
Top Performers: We close out the show with this week’s Gimmie Five & Top 5: our top five athletes across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
️ Long road trips, high stakes, tough brackets, and even tougher picks… this episode has it all.

What’s up, everyone! Welcome back to the Prep Rally Podcast — your go-to huddle for high school sports action across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley! Hosts Sydney, Graham, and Leland break down all the biggest games, highlights, and storylines from Week 10 of Arkansas high school football. In this episode:

Conference Races Tighten Up – Bentonville vs. Bentonville West in the Battle of Bentonville and Greenwood’s trip to Mountain Home could decide top playoff seeds.
Historic Milestones – Greenwood QB Kane Archer makes state history with over 100 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns!
Breaking Streaks & Big Wins – Siloam Springs ends a 35-game conference losing streak, and Elkins clinches a fourth straight title.
‍ The “May Bowl” – Father vs. son matchup as Charleston head coach Ricky May faces his son Brock May at Greenland — who will take the bragging rights home?
Plus: Predictions, playoff implications, and our Gimme Five top athletes of the week!

Drop a comment: Should Leland come up to the studio for the state playoffs episode?

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Welcome back to The Prep Rally Podcast — your weekly huddle for high school sports action across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley!
In this episode, hosts Sydney, Graham, and Leland break down another wild Friday night under the lights — from clutch plays to emotional wins and everything in between.

Highlights from this week’s show:
1. Postgame reaction from players who stepped up big after key injuries this season
2. One wide receiver talks about what it means to be the glue holding his team’s offense together
3. A breakout 83-yard touchdown that changed the momentum of the game
4. Coaches reflect on what it took to overcome adversity — from early turnovers to second-half struggles — and how toughness and teamwork carried them through
5. A heartfelt celebration of hard-fought wins and resilient athletes who left everything on the field

Plus, our favorite segments:
Gimmie 5 & Top 5 Athletes of the Week!

From sideline interviews to locker room celebrations, this week’s Prep Rally Podcast captures the heart and hustle of Arkansas high school football.
Listen for the passion. Stay for the stories.
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Welcome back to The Prep Rally Podcast — your go-to huddle for all things high school sports in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley!
his week, hosts Sydney, Graham, and Leland break down an action-packed slate of games and unforgettable finishes across the region.

In this episode:
Bentonville dominates Fayetteville in a statement win
Rogers Heritage breaks a 25-game losing streak in an emotional 41-40 overtime victory
The Van Buren Pointers make history with their best conference start since 1996
Leland shares exclusive postgame interviews with Rogers Heritage head coach Eric Muñoz and his players Predictions and picks for this week’s biggest matchups — including Bentonville vs. Rogers, Boonville vs. Mansfield, and more!

• The Battle of Springdale — Springdale vs. Har-Ber in a rivalry thriller you don’t want to miss.
• Rogers dominates again — can anyone stop Jeff Regan and Titus Cramer?
• Shiloh Christian and Van Buren are rolling — what’s fueling their success?
• Fayetteville breaks its losing streak and gets set for the Battle of the Better-ville.
• Predictions for the biggest matchups of the week — including the down-in-the-dumps bowl and the winless showdown.
• “Purple will reign!” — Sydney’s bold call for Fayetteville vs. Bentonville.

What. A. Week. of high school football across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley! In this episode of the Prep Rally Podcast, hosts Sydney Ruth, Graham, and Leland break down one of the most thrilling finishes of the season — Rogers’ 56-55 win over Fayetteville, their first in Fayetteville since 1994!

We dive deep into how it all went down — from the explosive offenses to the controversial blocked PAT that sealed the deal. Plus, we highlight standout players like Hank Hendrick, Jeff Regan, and more top performers across the region. Then, we look ahead to Rivalry Week matchups including:
Springdale vs. Har-Ber — the Battle of Springdale!
Shiloh Christian vs. Fort Smith Southside
Farmington vs. Greenbrier — could this decide the 5A West?
️ Van Buren vs. Lake Hamilton, Bentonville West vs. Rogers, and more.