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The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's sports team talks about local high school sports. We'll also interview local players, coaches and administrators from Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Chip Souza


    • Sep 25, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Cole Creighton is the starting punter???!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 33:46 Transcription Available


    On this week's episode of the Prep Rally Podcast, we sit down with Cole Creighton of Shiloh Christian! The Saints are the new kids on the 7A block coming off a 6A Football Championship win. Can the Saints hold up in a competitive 7A conference?

    New QB at powerhouse Greenwood Cruz Coatney

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 21:43 Transcription Available


    The Prep Rally Sports Podcast is BACK! We speak to starting QB Cruz Coatney from POWERHOUSE Greenwood. Can Greenwood live up to their expectations? Find out on today's episode! Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preprallysports/?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/ Sign up to the Prep Rally Sports Newsletter! Here: https://newsletters.nwaonline.com/braze/signup/newsletter/Prep_Sports #PrepRallyPodcast #ArkansasHighSchoolFootball #NWADG #HighSchoolSports #podcast

    Future Razorback Will Caston

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 33:28 Transcription Available


    The Prep Rally Sports Podcast is BACK! We welcome Fayetteville High senior and future Razorback Will Caston to the studio! Following in the footsteps of his father and new coach, Will is ready for what's next! But first... can he survive WIN or FUMBLE?!! THE LIST - WILL CASTON: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2026/aug/23/the-list-will-caston-fayetteville/ Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preprallysports/?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/ Sign up to the Prep Rally Sports Newsletter! Here: https://newsletters.nwaonline.com/braze/signup/newsletter/Prep_Sports #PrepRallyPodcast #ArkansasHighSchoolFootball #NWADG #HighSchoolSports #podcast

    Ep. 9 Harber Lady Wildcats & Farmington Lady Cardinals going to the state final

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 38:23 Transcription Available


    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.

    Ep. 8 Basketball tournaments are here! Who will make the state run?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 23:43 Transcription Available


    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

    BONUS: Makenlie Campbell & the Lady Wildcats are making a statement this year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 26:18 Transcription Available


    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

    Ep 4. Snow madness means three days of basketball this week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 24:59 Transcription Available


    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.

    Ep. 1 Conference play starts up, Fayetteville and Har-Ber are top contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 32:10


    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!

    Ep. 16 State finals are HERE for 6A and 7A classifications!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 38:01 Transcription Available


    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.

    Ep. 12 Touchdown History MADE & Upcoming May Bowl?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 43:41 Transcription Available


    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!”

    Ep. 6 Rogers stuns Fayetteville + Rivalry Week in NWA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 36:20 Transcription Available


    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.

    Ep. 3 Football Season Ramps Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 30:59 Transcription Available


    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

    Ep. 2 Non-Conference Matchups

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 25:46 Transcription Available


    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

    Ep. 1 Scrimmage Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 25:44


    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)

    Ep. 0 Football Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 43:01


    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

    Upcoming softball, baseball, and soccer grand finales

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 26:33


    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

    Upcoming basketball tournament finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 21:06 Transcription Available


    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.

    A visit to Springdale High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 12:08 Transcription Available


    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!

    Ice cold! Basketball games rescheduled due to snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 32:04 Transcription Available


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

    Where are we?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 25:50 Transcription Available


    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!

    Best play of the week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 28:21 Transcription Available


    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!

    Biggest upset of the week in high school basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 24:28 Transcription Available


    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.

    Basketball underdog picks & Prep Rally fantasy League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 23:51 Transcription Available


    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?

    New era of Prep Rally has begun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 42:37 Transcription Available


    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

    Arkansas sportswriter Rick Fires retirement show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 33:38 Transcription Available


    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. 

    State Championship Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 34:15 Transcription Available


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

    High school football playoff review and state championship preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 40:48 Transcription Available


    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?

    Prep Rally Thanksgiving Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 33:33 Transcription Available


    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!

    Arkansas High School Football Top Playoff Matchups of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 32:05 Transcription Available


    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?

    Week 11 recaps best high school football games and cross country matchups

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 40:58 Transcription Available


    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?

    Week 10 recap and a tribute to a fallen teammate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 39:55 Transcription Available


    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.

    High school football week 9 recap: Top players including ones from Mansfield, Greenwood, Rogers and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 34:14 Transcription Available


    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

    Big matchups, Top 5 and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 37:26 Transcription Available


    Recap of the first week of conference play for NWA and River Valley schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 34:13 Transcription Available


    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.

    Prep Rally Podcasts - September 24, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 30:18 Transcription Available


    Conference play is here and Graham, Rick and Leland are here to talk about it on this week's Prep Rally. Check out the highlights from River Valley with Leland Barclay's Gimme 5 and Rick Fires goes over the Top 5 performances of the week in Northwest Arkansas. PLUS, WHO YOU GOT? Predictions for this week's best high school games.   Give Me 5 - River Valley Brycen Hamilton - Hackett Angel Alvarez, QB, Clarksville Blake Forsgren, QB, Southside Jackson Harris, QB, Sallisaw Braxin Goodson, QB, Sallisaw Central   River Valley Sports Report Hackett - Hamilton Touch Down Fayetteville- Odom to Mattingly Touch Down Little Rock Southwest at Fort Smith Southside   Northwest Arkansas Top 5 Texas High vs Fayetteville Garyt Odom - Fayetteville Catavion Taylor - Fayetteville Colby Grogan of Greenland Prairie Grove Volleyball - Bentonville vs Benton   Northwest Arkansas Sports Report Volleyball Chill Pepper Cross County High School Football   Game of the Week - Greenwood at Shiloh Christian Lincohn at Gravett Elkins at Gentry Alma At Harrison Northside at Rogers Harber at Bentonville Girls JHigh School Golf   Who You Got - Game Picks 3A Hackett at Mansfield 4A Lincoln at Gravette 5A Alma at Harrison 6A Mountain Home at Fort Smith Southside 6A Van Buren at Russellville 7A FS Northside at Rogers 7A Springdale Har-Ber at Bentonville GAME OF WEEK: Greenwood at Shiloh Christian  

    Prep Rally Podcast - September 18, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 35:18 Transcription Available


    Graham, Rick and Leland are back with another exciting episode of Prep Rally, heading into the final week of non-conference high school football games. Check out the highlights from River Valley with Leland Barclay's Gimme 5 and Rick Fires goes over the Top 5 performances of the week in Northwest Arkansas. PLUS, WHO YOU GOT? Predictions for this week's best high school games.

    Prep Sports Report on Football, Volleyball, Cross Country and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 35:00 Transcription Available


    The boys are back with another exciting episode of Prep Rally. Check out the highlights from River Valley with Leland Barclay's Gimme 5 and Rick Fires goes over the Top 5 performances of the week in Northwest Arkansas. This week, they talk about the second week game results from around Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Volleyball and cross country get a shout out as their seasons are underway.  PLUS, WHO YOU GOT? Predictions for this week's best high school games.

    Prep Rally Podcast: Week 1 Thrillers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 31:04 Transcription Available


    Graham Thomas and Leland Barclay discuss the great games including the Battle of Rogers Avenue — Fort Smith Southside at Fort Smith Northside  — and the Battle of the Bone — Van Buren at Alma, along with Tulsa Union at Bentonville. PLUS, this week's WHO YOU GOT? Predictions for this week's games.

    Prep Rally Podcast - August 28, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 29:20 Transcription Available


    High school football season begins this week and our Prep Rally Podcast guys Graham Thomas, Rick Fires and Leland Barclay give their picks on this week's Who You Got? Plus Gimme 5 in the River Valley, Top 5 in Northwest Arkansas. Find out who the pick in the following game picks this week in Who You Got:   Van Buren at Alma  FS Southside at FS Northside  Gravette at Pea Ridge  Farmington at Shiloh  Fayetteville at Cabot  Rogers at North Little Rock  Greenwood at Bentonville  Tulsa Union at Bentonville 

    We're Back and So Is High School Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 36:09 Transcription Available


    “We're back!” NWA Democrat-Gazette sports guys Graham Thomas and Rick Fires return with Leland Barclay in the River Valley for the season-debut of the Prep Rally Podcast. 

    NWA and River Valley Prep Basketball Tournament Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 39:23 Transcription Available


    We're back with a post basketball season edition of Prep Rally. Join us as we recap the state finals in Hot Springs and local state tournaments

    Breaking down the latest high school basketball action for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 34:44 Transcription Available


    Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters Graham Thomas and Rick Fires join River Valley reporter Leland Barclay to discuss the latest high school basketball action, including Van Buren's visit to Alma, along with the best games in the 6A-West Conference including Bentonville's win against Springdale, and the split series between Rogers and Heritage.  They also preview upcoming games and mention standout performances from players like Annabelle Perry, Alyson Edwards of Mansfield, Marco Smith of Fort Smith Northside, Erianna Gooden of Fort Smith Northside, Israel Towns-Robinson of Alma, and other high school athletes.

    The 6A-West Conference is starting to take shape

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 32:12 Transcription Available


    The 6A-West Conference is starting to take shape on both the boys and girls sides. Who's out front? Who's in the mix? And How bout that 5A-West? All this and more on this week's Prep Rally.

    Wintry weather postpones highs school games, but a big thaw promises relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 32:30 Transcription Available


    Winter weather all over Arkansas has put a halt over everything for the time being, but hopefully warmer days and basketball are ahead. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and River Valley Democrat-Gazette reports Rick Fires, Walter Woodie, Leland Barclay and Graham Thomas stay warm and recap the pre-snow games and look ahead to a restart of the season for 6A teams.  

    Basketball and the weather are in full swing in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 30:29 Transcription Available


    Basketball season is in full swing in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, if the weather cooperates. So far so good. Graham Thomas, Rick Fires and Leleand Barclay dive into it and much more on this week's Prep Rally.

    Fayetteville Bulldogs and Greenwood Secure Perfect 13-0 Records, Claiming Football State Titles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 43:32 Transcription Available


    It's Purple Perfection in 7A football as the Fayetteville Bulldogs finish 13-0. Greenwood also finishes 13-0 and brings the state title back. We take a look at the state championship games from last weekend on this week's Prep Rally.

    The Return of the 7A West?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 44:40 Transcription Available


    After Week 2 of the Arkansas High School playoffs, we're down to just a few teams here in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. Who will survive Week 3? We take a look this week on a special Thanksgiving edition of Prep Rally. Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/ Support you local news, subscribe at: https://www.nwaonline.com/podcast23/

    A recap of the first round of prep football playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 42:47 Transcription Available


    Round 1 of the Arkansas High School playoffs is in the books. Graham, Rick and Leland take a look back at last week's playoff games and look forward to the second round as Fayetteville, Bentonville and Greenwood join the party.

    Recap of last week's games in Northwest Arkansas, River Valley and a look to the playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 7:25 Transcription Available


    Sports reporters Graham Thomas, Rick Fires and Leland Barclay take a look back at the last week of the regular season and look to this week's first round of the Arkansas High School football playoffs.    

    Playoff Picture Unveiled: Week 10 scenarios and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 38:18 Transcription Available


    It's the final week of the regular season. Who's in after this week? Who's out? And who needs to win in Week 10 to keep playing? We discuss this and much more on this week's Prep Rally.   Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/   Support you local news, subscribe at: https://www.nwaonline.com/podcast23/

    Recap of Bentonville's victory, Har-Ber's shootout, and more on Prep Rally

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 39:53 Transcription Available


    Graham Thomas, Rick Fires and Leland Barclay look back at Bentonville's win over Rogers, the shootout between Springdale Har-Ber and Fort Smith Southside and Farmington's upset win over Shiloh Christian. Also, the guys take a look at this week's games.   Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/   Support you local news, subscribe at: https://www.nwaonline.com/podcast23/

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