501 Football Archives

Good luck keeping Aaron Holland off the field. The Magnet Cove Panthers senior offensive/defensive lineman refuses to leave. “My sophomore year during the offseason, I had a bad episode during school,” he said. “They thought something was wrong with my heart, but I ended up......

After facing personal setbacks on the field the last two seasons, Vilonia Eagles senior defensive back/wide receiver Ace Sowell is putting in the work for a healthy final campaign. “My sophomore year, I broke my collarbone while playing in a game,” he said. “My junior......

Axley Davis’ high school career as a Heber Springs Panther has had an interesting challenge. “Every year, we’ve had a different head football coach,” he said. “Installing whole playbooks in a summer alone is an adversity my teammates and I have faced a few times.”......

Benjamin Keithley and the Bismarck Lions are still riding high off last season and what was arguably Bismarck’s best season in program history. The Lions notched 10 wins and reached the state quarterfinals. “We came back against Charleston down 20 to make it further in......

After a two-year stint in 8-man football, which included a trip to the state championship, Fountain Lake boasts a strong defensive focus in its return to 11-man football this fall. Senior linebacker Bricn Smith leads the charge for the Cobras this season. Known for his......

Unsatisfied with its 3-7 effort last season, Lake Hamilton enters 2024 with a chip on its shoulder, looking to return to prominence as a household name in Class 6A West play. Defensive catalyst Caleb Rouse energetically leads the Wolves on and off the field. As......

The Conway Christian Eagles have turned the program back in a winning direction over the past two seasons, and student-athletes like linebacker Coleton Loper have been crucial to the turnaround. “Coleton is a great leader for our team,” Conway Christian Coach Justin Kramer said.  “He......

The Perryville Mustangs put together an exciting season in 2023, earning a berth to the playoffs and notching a first-round win. Connor Frith’s contributions on both sides of the ball at quarterback and safety made a huge impact. “Connor has great vision and defensively plays......

The Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs recorded a big bounce-back season in 2023, winning nine games and making it all the way to the state semifinals. Now under the direction of Coach JD Plumlee, senior linebacker/fullback Cooper Bahnks and his Mustang teammates are ready to keep......

Last season as a freshman, running back/linebacker Cooper Wilson racked up a ton of experience for Guy-Perkins, as the Thunderbirds played their first season of 8-man football as an independent team. This year, the Guy-Perkins football program has been added into the Arkansas Activities Association’s......