Prep Rally Podcast

We’re back with another Prep Rally Athlete Podcast, and this time we’re sitting down with Providence Academy standout Gabbie Bishop, a rising star who’s headed to run at the University of Arkansas Gabbie shares her journey from a small-school runner to becoming a nationally competitive athlete, including the moment she realized she could compete at an elite level. From breaking the 5-minute mile barrier in a huge way to committing to one of the top track and cross-country programs in the country. Plus, stick around for some fun hot takes where Gabby weighs in on: Carbon-plated “cheater” shoes Marathon vs. 5K debates Running in the rain, wind, and wild race conditions Cross-country chaos (yes… even getting tripped ) And whether yelling “Run, Forrest, Run!” should be allowed

Basketball season in Arkansas wraps up with a bang on this week’s Prep Rally Podcast! Join hosts Graham Thomas, Sydney Ruth, and Leland Barclay as they break down all the action from the state championship games in Hot Springs. From dominant performances to historic moments, the crew dives into the biggest storylines across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Highlights include: - The Farmington Lady Cardinals’ incredible FOUR-PEAT state championship run - A record-breaking tournament performance from sophomore standout Easton McCullough - A hard-fought battle from Springdale Har-Ber in the 6A title game - Pea Ridge’s impressive playoff run to the finals - Key takeaways and standout moments from championship weekend across multiple classifications Plus, the team looks ahead to spring sports season, previewing what to expect in baseball, softball, soccer, and track & field across the region. Presented by West Termite & Pest Management — “Take control of your pests with West!” Check them out: https://westtermite.com/?matchtype=b&network=g&device=c&adposition&keyword=west%20termite&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20398503280&gbraid=0AAAAAC2LJsftliarCl_kVnDibQXLmI7ZK&gclid=CjwKCAiA4KfLBhB0EiwAUY7GAYzkIeaDuTKetfvoBkPtsb_mYXEffMON34X_u_OsEIpsZFT3GslK-xoCRlIQAvD_BwE

Syniah Coachman visits the NWA Democrat-Gazette studio to talk all things State Championship! The Har-Ber Lady Wildcats are making their FIRST EVER State Final appearance with a 16-0 season, the Lady Wildcats are ready to make a statement.

On today's podcast, Leland and Graham break down every tournament across the state with stand out performances from the Farmington Lady Cardinals and the Har-Ber Lady Wildcats who will make their FIRST EVER appearance at the state final in Hot Springs this weekend! Presented by West Termite & Pest Management — “Take control of your pests with West!” Check them out: https://westtermite.com/?matchtype=b&network=g&device=c&adposition&keyword=west%20termite&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20398503280&gbraid=0AAAAAC2LJsftliarCl_kVnDibQXLmI7ZK&gclid=CjwKCAiA4KfLBhB0EiwAUY7GAYzkIeaDuTKetfvoBkPtsb_mYXEffMON34X_u_OsEIpsZFT3GslK-xoCRlIQAvD_BwE Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you never miss a new episode of Prep Rally—where every week, we bring you the highlights, hype, and heart of Arkansas high school sports.

On this episode of the Prep Rally Podcast, we wrap up a grueling regional tournament week and turn our full attention to the Arkansas high school basketball state championships. After marathon nights of four-game slates, overtime thrillers, buzzer beaters, and deadline sprints, it’s finally time to see which teams survive and advance. The crew breaks down key storylines across the 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A state tournaments, including: The dominance of Springdale Har-Ber girls and their undefeated conference run The battle-tested Har-Ber and Fayetteville boys heading into a stacked 6A bracket Farmington’s boys and girls sweeping the 5A West Potential upsets in those always-dangerous 1 vs. 4 matchups The challenges of first-round byes and long layoffs

Today we welcomed Bentonville West's star athlete Landon Price! Landon is the 6'4" senior guard for Bentonville West who earned 6A All-State and 6A All-Conference honors last season! So far, the Wolverines are making a name for themselves this season. Joined with host, Sydney Ruth Mulvenon, Landon talks all things Bentonville West, what's next in his career, and his thoughts on High School Musical's Troy Bolton!

It’s another huge week of high school basketball in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley on the Prep Rally Podcast! Hosts Sydney Ruth Mulvenon and Graham Thomas, along with Leland Barclay in the River Valley, break down a packed week of hoops, postseason implications, and major storylines across the 6A West and 5A West. This week’s episode covers: Injury update: Fort Smith Northside star Camryn Schmidt suffers a torn ACL, what it means for the Lady Bears’ title hopes and how Northside responded with a big road win over Bentonville. Conference races heating up: Har-Ber and Northside clinch top seeds in the girls race, while the boys standings are “all clumped up” heading into the final stretch. Key matchups to watch: Bentonville vs. Rogers Bentonville West vs. Fayetteville Fort Smith Northside vs. Southside (Battle of Rogers Avenue) Big 5A West showdowns including Siloam Springs, Alma, Mountain Home, Van Buren and more Winter sports state championships: Bentonville dominates the 6A West swim meet State wrestling champions crowned across multiple classifications State bowling champions highlighted

It’s another packed week of high school basketball across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley — and the playoff race is heating up On this episode of the Prep Rally Podcast, Sydney Ruth, Graham Thomas, and Leland Barclay break down: Har-Ber girls taking control of the 6A West Conference Harbor boys hand Fayetteville its first loss with a dominant 16–0 run Farmington boys and girls separating from the pack in the 5A West Conference bowling and regional wrestling highlights State tournament qualifiers and postseason seeding battles Small-school storylines heating up in 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A

This week on the Prep Rally Podcast, we’re joined in studio by Har-Ber High School standout Makenlie Campbell, one of the top players in Northwest Arkansas girls basketball. Fresh off a milestone 1,000-point scoring achievement, Makenlie opens up about her journey, her bond with twin sister Madisen, and what’s fueling Har-Ber’s dominant season. We dive into: Har-Ber’s team chemistry and defensive identity Preparing for conference matchups against West and Fayetteville Playing with your twin and pushing each other to be better Leadership, mindset, and staying humble amid success The grind of Har-Ber practices and what “locking in” really means Looking ahead to postseason play and college basketball recruitment Life beyond basketball — from psychology dreams to crime shows ️ Catch Makenlie and the Har-Ber Wildcats in action Har-Ber vs. Fayetteville Friday at 6 PM | Fayetteville High School ️ Episode Sponsor: Southern Loft Southern Loft believes your home should reflect you. From stylish sofas to sleek dining tables, they offer furniture pieces for every taste. 3155 N College Ave, Fayetteville (479) 856-6100

In this episode of the Prep Rally Podcast, we break down a wild week of high school basketball across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley as teams finally return to the court after snow, ice, and schedule chaos. Hosts Sydney Ruth Mulvenon, Graham Thomas, and Leland Barclay recap the long-awaited return of games, including conference sweeps, rivalry matchups, statement wins, and standout performances — plus a look ahead at what may be the busiest week of the entire school year. Episode highlights include: Winter Storm Fern fallout and postponed games Springdale’s big sweep of Bentonville Har-Ber vs. Northside showdown in Fort Smith Fayetteville, Bentonville West, Shiloh Christian & River Valley recaps A packed week ahead with three-game schedules Hot takes that could throw conference standings into chaos Wrestling, bowling, National Signing Day & more This episode is a must-listen for high school sports fans who love behind-the-scenes stories, buzzer beaters, student section chaos, and real talk from the gyms — not just the box scores.

he Prep Rally Podcast is back with a special snowed-in edition as winter weather shuts down high school sports across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley but the coverage doesn’t stop. With games postponed and schedules in flux, Graham Thomas and Leland Barclay break down what did happen before the snow hit, including one of the wildest games of the season: a four-overtime thriller between Rogers and Bentonville. The guys recap big wins, rivalry nights, and historic performances while previewing massive matchups that might happen once the ice melts. In this episode: A 4-OT instant classic: Bentonville vs. Rogers Bentonville West girls making history with record-setting wins River Valley rivalry night: Northside vs. Southside & Alma vs. Van Buren Big road wins and player interviews from Heritage & Northside Weather chaos and how postponements impact small-school schedules What to watch once games resume across 6A, 5A, and beyond

The Prep Rally crew breaks down all the action from the past week, highlights the biggest wins, previews key rivalry matchups, and crowns the top performers with Gimmie Five and Top Five honors. This week’s show features: Fort Smith Northside girls’ thrilling comeback win over Fayetteville in a state-final rematch A loaded 6A West girls race featuring Northside, Springdale Har-Ber, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and Bentonville West Farmington sophomore Easton McCullough’s historic 53-point night against Greenwood Van Buren boys staying undefeated with clutch wins over Russellville and Mountain Home Fayetteville boys rallying for an overtime road win at Rogers A buzzer-beater stunner as Fort Smith Northside knocks off Bentonville Shiloh Christian girls taking sole possession of first place Weather impacts, rivalry week previews, and games to watch across the region If you love high school sports coverage in NWA and the River Valley, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Drop a comment: Who are you rooting for this week?

On this special bonus episode, we welcome Hayden Gibson & Ella Butcher to the studio--two of the TOP swimmers in the state! They talk about all things swim, what motivates them, and what's in store. Hayden Gibson is a multi-record holder, an Olympic Trials qualifier in the 200M Backstroke, Junior Nationals qualifier, Straight-A Honor Roll student, and has committed to the Hogs! You can find her at @hayden.gibby on Instagram! Ella Butcher is a heavily decorated swimmer, state champion, six-time finalist at Justin Futures, and has committed to swim at the University of Utah! You can find her at @ella_ranee12 on Instagram! We can't wait to see where these swimmers go! If you love high school sports coverage in NWA and the River Valley, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!

Prep Rally is BACK! Basketball Edition is officially underway! We’re tipping off the new year with a full breakdown of high school basketball across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. In our first episode back, hosts Sydney Ruth and Graham, joined by Leland, recap the opening stretch of conference play, spotlight early standouts, and preview a massive week of matchups. In this episode: • Breakdown of marquee rivalries, including Har-Ber vs. Fayetteville (boys & girls) • Early contenders in the 6A West and 5A West conferences • Why Farmington, Northside, Har-Ber, and Van Buren are teams to watch • A look ahead at one of the busiest basketball weeks of the season • Debate on transfers, momentum, and why basketball seasons can flip fast • A little fun with new gen slang ⭐ Top 5 & Gimmie 5: We crown the top performances of the week from both Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, including record-setting nights, game-winners, and our Players of the Week. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:07) - Conference play starts up, Fayetteville and Har-Ber are top contenders in NWA(00:04:27) - Farmington is killing it in the 5A West!(00:06:21) - Northside is defending state champions(00:08:19) - Thoughts on transferring at the high school level(00:12:52) - Sponsor! West Termite(00:14:19) - Upcoming Matches(00:24:41) - THE RIVER VALLEY GIMMIE 5!(00:27:23) - THE NWA TOP 5!

Football season comes to a close in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley! On this week's podcast, and the LAST episode of Prep Rally Podcast (Football Edition) we're breaking down the class 3A and 4A state championships with outstanding performances from both Elkins and Mansfield!

Football season is almost over in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, but there’s still plenty to talk about! Sydney Ruth and Graham are back in the studio with Leland to break down the final stretch of high school football. In this episode, we recap the wild weekend of state championship action, from Bryant’s dominance over Bentonville to Shiloh Christian and Greenwood’s historic 116-point showdown. We also look ahead to the Class 3A and 4A title games, including Mansfield vs. Fordyce and Elkins vs. Dardanelle. Plus: Our Top 5 athletes of the week The fan-favorite Gimme 5 segment Key storylines, standout performances, and game-changing moments Behind-the-scenes takes from the sidelines and the press box Whether you’re a Tigers, Bulldogs, Saints, Elks, or Wolves fan, this episode has something for every Arkansas football diehard.

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. Drop a comment: Will Rogers pull off an upset this Friday night??? Presented by West Termite & Pest Management — “Take control of your pests with West!” Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you never miss a new episode of Prep Rally—where every week, we bring you the highlights, hype, and heart of Arkansas high school sports. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preprallypod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preprallysports/ Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @preprallysports Full coverage at: https://www.nwaonline.com/ https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/ #PrepRallyPodcast #ArkansasHighSchoolFootball #NWADG #HighSchoolSports #GreenwoodBulldogs #BentonvilleTigers #ElkinsElks #CharlestonTigers #RogersMounties #PlayoffsBound #GimmieFive

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? Presented by West Termite & Pest Management — “Take control of your pests with West!”

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. ✨ Presented by: West Termite — “West knows pests best!” Watch the full episode and join the conversation in the comments!

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!

What’s up everyone! Welcome back to the Prep Rally Podcast — your go-to huddle for all things high school sports in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. This week, hosts Sydney, Graham, and Leland break down a wild slate of games and preview what’s next under those Friday night lights.   In this episode: 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.

Welcome back to the Prep Rally Podcast – your go-to huddle for high school sports action in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley! This week, Graham, Leland and Sydney break down: The biggest wins and wildest finishes from non-conference play Bentonville’s hot start and Fayetteville’s wild comeback effort Elkins, Hackett, and Southside making noise before conference matchups A look ahead to conference season – Fayetteville vs. Bentonville West, Bentonville vs. Har-ber, and the massive Shiloh Christian vs. Greenwood showdown Plus: a fun debate about polls, rankings, and whether Prep Rally should make its own Top 10 list From Friday night lights to game predictions, interviews, and some laughs along the way, we’ve got everything high school sports fans need. D rop your thoughts in the comments: Should Prep Rally make our own Top 10 poll? Available wherever you listen to podcasts & right here on YouTube.

In this episode, Sydney, Graham, and Leland break down the biggest wins, wildest finishes, and top performances from the week, including: Greenwood’s nail-biting one-point win led by star QB Kane Archer Rogers’ explosive 84-point shootout vs. Sheridan Bentonville West’s dominant performance against Muskogee Charleston’s huge rivalry win over Ozark Fayetteville, Bentonville, and other teams to watch heading into the next slate of games We also dive into “Who You Got?” predictions, counting down the most anticipated matchups of the week, and reveal our Top 5 athletes from both Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Featured Player Spotlight: Charleston QB Carter Little, our River Valley Player of the Week, after a lights-out performance in the Franklin County feud.

We’re back with another episode of the Prep Rally Podcast, your go-to huddle for everything high school sports in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley! This week, Sydney, Graham and Leland break down the biggest wins and wildest finishes in our “Reel It Back” segment — from Bentonville’s dominant win over Conway to Fayetteville’s overtime thriller against Broken Arrow. We also look ahead to the biggest matchups of the week: Greenwood at Springdale Har-Ber Farmington at Prairie Grove Lincoln Christian at Shiloh Christian Muskogee at Bentonville West Ozark at Charleston (Battle of the River Valley) And of course, we’ve got our fan-favorites: ✨ Gimme 5 – spotlighting standout athletes across the River Valley ✨ Top 5 – breaking down the best performances in Northwest Arkansas Featured Athletes & Highlights This Week: Kane Archer (Greenwood) – 7 TD performance Carson Hayter (Springdale) – 200+ yards + TD pass Tre Thompson (Bentonville West) – 6 TD passes Grace Abbruzzese – Hole-in-one + Athlete of the Week …and more!   Don’t forget to follow us for exclusive player interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and more high school sports content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preprallypod/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preprallysports/ Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @preprallypod Full coverage at: https://www.nwaonline.com/ https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/ #podcast #highschoolsports #preprally #sports #football

The high school football season is here! Sydney, Graham and Leland break down last week's non-conference matchups, highlights, next week's predictions, and the Top 5 and Gimmie 5 Players of the Week in the Prep Rally Podcast.   This episode covers: Greenwood v. Bentonville West showdown Battle of Rogers Avenue: Northside vs. Southside Battle of the Bone: Alma vs. Van Buren Rogers outstanding performance “Top 5” + “Gimmie 5” takeaways from scrimmage week

The high school football season is here! Sydney and Graham break down Week Zero matchups, scrimmage highlights, predictions, and the Top 5 takeaways of the week in the Prep Rally Podcast. This episode covers: Fayetteville vs. Greenwood scrimmage recap Battle of Rogers Avenue: Northside vs. Southside Battle of the Bone: Alma vs. Van Buren Bentonville, Har-Ber, Rogers & more big storylines “Top 5” + “Gimmie 5” takeaways from scrimmage week   Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:00:55) - Reel it Back - Scrimmage Week(00:08:00) - The Look Ahead - Week 1 of High School Football(00:17:09) - Gimmie 5 (Takeaways from Scrimmage Week)(00:21:15) - Top 5 (Takeaways from Scrimmage Week)

We’re back! The Prep Rally Podcast kicks off a brand-new season with our Football Season Preview, breaking down everything you need to know before Friday night lights return across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. This week, Sydney and the crew are joined by special guest Walter Woodie to huddle up on all things high school football—conference by conference. From 2A battles to the heavyweights in 7A, we’re spotlighting the teams, players, and storylines to watch this fall. Here’s what we cover in this episode: 2A: Magazine, Mountainburg, Johnson County Westside, Subiaco Academy 3A: Booneville, Charleston, Mansfield + who else could shake things up 4A: Can Elkins repeat? Will Ozark break through in a tough league? 5A: Farmington vs. the field—can Alma or Harrison make a run? 6A: Greenwood and Shiloh lead the pack, but who’s next in line? 7A: Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville… and new coaches to watch We also bring you our “Gimme 5” segment, featuring the biggest questions in the River Valley and the top 5 players to watch in NWA this season. We also bring you our “Gimme 5” segment, featuring the biggest questions in the River Valley and the top 5 players to watch in NWA this season. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:50) - Class 2A(00:04:58) - Class 3A(00:10:44) - Class 4A(00:15:56) - Road Trip Trailer(00:17:50) - Class 5A(00:22:42) - Class 6A(00:27:57) - Class 7A(00:34:15) - Leland's Top 5 Questions of the Season(00:37:30) - Graham's Top 5 Players to Watch(00:39:58) - Sydney's Top 5 Things to Look Forward To

Join our hosts Graham Thomas and Leland Barclay, as they look towards the upcoming finals in Softball, Baseball, and Soccer. All finals will take place starting this Friday, May 23rd at The University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR.   #podcast #sports #highschoolsports   Keep up to date on High School Sports! https://www.nwaonline.com/sports/prep/ Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:22) - Summary of Semi-Finals(00:08:44) - Upcoming Finals

Join our hosts Graham Thomas, Leland Barclay, and Sydney Ruth Mulvenon as they look back at last weeks' basketball games. They also dive into their predictions and thoughts about the upcoming finals, starting on Thursday and finishing with the 6A finals on Saturday in Hot Springs.

In this exciting episode of the Pep Rally Podcast, join hosts Sydney & Graham with special guests Kaiya McCoy and Adriana Hernandez from the Springdale High Girls Basketball Team as they discuss their upcoming state tournament! They share their thoughts on playing on their home court, preparing for tough competition, and the electric atmosphere of their previous games. Plus, hear fun behind-the-scenes moments and team dynamics that make their season unforgettable. Get an insider's look at what it takes to compete at the highest level and support your team! Don’t miss out—watch these athletes in action next week!

Join our hosts Graham Thomas and Leland Barclay over zoom! Heavy snow has caused many games to get postponed.

Join our hosts Graham Thomas and Sydney Ruth Mulvenon as they visit the Fayetteville High School Basketball arena. Then, Graham makes the trip down to Fort Smith to reunite with Leland Barclay in the flesh!

Join our hosts Graham Thomas, Leland Barclay, and Sydney Ruth Mulvenon as the discuss the big match up Springdale vs. Har-Ber, Springdale vs. Northside, and so much more!

Join our hosts Graham Thomas, Leland Barclay, and Sydney Ruth Mulvenon to discuss the biggest upset win of the week, upcoming match ups, and a surprise snack session.

Join our hosts Graham Thomas, Leland Barclay, and Sydney Ruth Mulvenon as basketball season continues across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Who are the underdogs this season?

Jump into this season of Prep Rally with Graham Thomas, Leland Barclay, and our new host, Sydney Ruth Mulvenon! This episode, we talk all things basketball from Har-Ber Wildcat Boys surprising victory against the Fayetteville Bulldogs, to Hackett's Michaelyn Freeman earning the Gatorade Player of the Year Award.   Keep up with High School Sports: High School Sports Democrat Gazette Follow Us: Prep Rally Podcast Instagram

Democrat Gazette award winning sportswriter Rick Fires hosts his final show of Prep Rally. With Graham Thomas and leland barclay discussing their favorite memories with Rick. 

Five state championships are in the books, and two more are left this weekend. Graham, Rick and Leland break it down on Prep Rally.

It’s state championship weekend for 8-man, Class 2A, 5A, 6A and 7A. Graham, Leland and Rick are back for another episode of Prep Rally and will have championship predictions.  See who made Gimme 5 in the River Valley and Top 5 of Northwest Arkansas. Don’t miss out on WHO YOU GOT?

Today Leland and Rick discuss their top picks for the next round of the Arkansas high school playoffs, and the top picks for their Thanksgiving plates!

The opening round of the Arkansas high school playoffs is in the books. The guys are ready for Round 2 and are back for another episode of Prep Rally.   See who made Gimme 5 in the River Valley and Top 5 of Northwest Arkansas. Don’t miss out on WHO YOU GOT?

It’s playoffs time in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Rick, Graham and Leland are back for another episode of Prep Rally.   See who made Gimme 5 in the River Valley and Top 5 of Northwest Arkansas.   Don’t miss out on WHO YOU GOT?

It’s Week 10 of the high school football season and the last regular season game.   Graham, Rick and Leland are back for another episode of Prep Rally. We take a look at last week’s best performances with Gimme 5 in the River Valley and Top 5 of Northwest Arkansas. Don’t miss out on WHO YOU GOT? for this week’s predictions. Plus we pay tribute to the late Greenwood wide receiver Isaiah Arrington and his family members, who died last week in a housefire.

It’s week 9 of the high school football season and Graham, Rick and Leland are back for another episode of Prep Rally. We’re recapping last week’s best performances with Gimme 5 in the River Valley and Top 5 of Northwest Arkansas. Don’t miss out on WHO YOU GOT? For this week’s predictions, including Rogers at Bentonville and Springdale at Fayetteville. 00:00 Prep Rally Podcast02:07 Gimme 5 River Valley02:14 Daniel Burton SR RB Mansfield rushing defeated Booneville, 34-2204:13 #3 Kaylor Jasna SR DB Greenwood05:01 #3 Cutler Winters SR QB Lavaca05:38 #4 Davis Carter SR Spiro06:03 #5 A.J. Lyons-Jerrell, SR Pocola07:56 River Valley Report12:50 Top 5 Northwest Arkansas12:58 #1 Farmington beats Morrilton 78-7513:30 NWA Player of the Week - Ayden Lester18:23 #2 Bentonville beats Rogers 56-3419:27 #3 Gabe Holmes, Gravette20:13 #4 Fayetteville tops Springdale20:46 #5 Shepherd Newcomb, Ozark Catholic21:51 Northwest Arkansas Sports Report25:58 Predictions for this week’s game26:30 CLASS 3A River Valley Game of the Week: Charleston at Booneville28:02 CLASS 4A: Gentry at Prairie Grove29:01 CLASS 4A: Lamar at Ozark29:52 CLASS 5A: Pea Ridge at Alma30:37 CLASS 6A: Van Buren at Mountain Home31:18 CLASS 7A: Fort Smith Northside at Bentonville West32:34 CLASS 7A: Bentonville at Springdale33:16 CLASS 4A NWA Game of the Week: Gravette at Elkins

Graham, Rick and Leland are here to talk about the first week of conference play. Who made this week’s Gimme 5 from Waldren, Paris, Lavaca, Mansfield and Southside? Also in this week's addition what players and teams made the Top 5 in Northwest Arkansas that includes?   PLUS, WHO YOU GOT? Predictions for this week’s best high school games.