2014 Class 4A Predictions

[Soirem]

I'm not that great about the 4-4A so I gotta ask, Is Dardanelle really going to be the class of the conference? I'm used to seeing them in the playoffs but never really being all that hot.

[LJ06]

I'm not that great about the 4-4A so I gotta ask, Is Dardanelle really going to be the class of the conference? I'm used to seeing them in the playoffs but never really being all that hot.

The conference is down and lost a lot of power with the loss of Booneville.  Dardanelle brings back the most talent/most experience. 

[whippersnapper]

Dardanelle will be salty. This is their best offense probably since Coach Price has been there. They have a glorified fullback/linebacker playing qb. A shifty all state tailback and Parker Witt is getting looked at by the hogs. I am really looking forward to see how they do this year.

[hawgfan15]

I was shocked when I read that Parker Whitt (6'2 225) returned punts. Just tells you how good of a football player he is. Kristen Thompson is a gritty playmaker that should have a big senior year.

[Lacerta agilis]

I'm not that great about the 4-4A so I gotta ask, Is Dardanelle really going to be the class of the conference? I'm used to seeing them in the playoffs but never really being all that hot.

8-4 team last year that was mostly Junior skill players and Sophomore linemen. Definitely not a given that the Lizards will win the conference, but this group has the tools to get it done if they put it all together.

[LJ06]

I was shocked when I read that Parker Whitt (6'2 225) returned punts. Just tells you how good of a football player he is. Kristen Thompson is a gritty playmaker that should have a big senior year.

Big man returning punts right there.  Kristen is a special player.  Dardanelle needs him on the field and when he is, they are very dangerous.  He did great things at PR and is doing the same at Dardanelle.  The Lizards still need to keep their eye on PR.

[OLDSCHOOL82]

I was shocked when I read that Parker Whitt (6'2 225) returned punts. Just tells you how good of a football player he is. Kristen Thompson is a gritty playmaker that should have a big senior year.

Big man returning punts right there.  Kristen is a special player.  Dardanelle needs him on the field and when he is, they are very dangerous.  He did great things at PR and is doing the same at Dardanelle.  The Lizards still need to keep their eye on PR.

Parker is a great athlete.  All these messages are correct in regards to Dardanelle having alot of talent on the field.  More often than not they have alot of talent on the field.  They never can seem to find a way to make it happen though.  I am not just spewing uneducated jargon either.  This comes from many many years of watching the sand lizards play.  If this coach has what it takes as a coach then they will have a great year.

[Jacketman65]

I was shocked when I read that Parker Whitt (6'2 225) returned punts. Just tells you how good of a football player he is. Kristen Thompson is a gritty playmaker that should have a big senior year.

Big man returning punts right there.  Kristen is a special player.  Dardanelle needs him on the field and when he is, they are very dangerous.  He did great things at PR and is doing the same at Dardanelle.  The Lizards still need to keep their eye on PR.

You don't see too many 225lb. return men in high school,  that will be a load coming down field if he gets it wound up!

[OLDSCHOOL82]

I was shocked when I read that Parker Whitt (6'2 225) returned punts. Just tells you how good of a football player he is. Kristen Thompson is a gritty playmaker that should have a big senior year.

Big man returning punts right there.  Kristen is a special player.  Dardanelle needs him on the field and when he is, they are very dangerous.  He did great things at PR and is doing the same at Dardanelle.  The Lizards still need to keep their eye on PR.

You don't see too many 225lb. return men in high school,  that will be a load coming down field if he gets it wound up!

No peel back blocks this year could make special teams pretty boring.

[BrianfromCarlisle]

8-4A


Warren Lumberjacks

Coach:  Bo Hembree
Record at School:  139-38-1
2013 Record:  10-4 (7-0)
2013 Results:  AAAA State Runner-Up, 8-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  8/6
Key Players:  RB Kilay Cox, WR Darveon Brown, WR Jaylon Marshall
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Justin Gorman, WR Terrez Hampton, DE ArDarrius Harding

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  A+
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  A+

Schedule Predictions

Fort Smith Southside (UAPB) - L
@ Stuttgart - W
Pulaski Academy - L
@ Crossett - W
Star City - W
Dumas - W
@ DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
Hamburg - W
@ Dollarway - L

Projected Record:  7-3 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (1st Seed)


Star City Bulldogs

Coach:  Jett Furneaux
Record at School:  9-4
2013 Record:  9-4 (5-2)
2013 Results:  AAAA Quarter-Finalist, 3rd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  9/8
Key Players:  QB Tye Brown, RB Dajunn Harris, OL/DL Austin Capps
Potential Breakout Players:  RB L.J. Shelton, WR Blake Wynne, LB Andrew Maddox

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  B
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

@ Lonoke - W
Lake Village - W
@ Little Rock Mills - W
Monticello - W
@ Warren - L
Hamburg - W
@ Dumas - W
Dollarway - W
@ DeWitt - W
Crossett - W

Projected Record:  9-1 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (2nd Seed)


Dollarway Cardinals

Coach:  Cortez Lee
Record at School:  43-29
2013 Record:  13-1 (7-0)
2013 Results:  AAAA Semi-Finalist, 2-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  6/5
Key Players:  RB Keyshawn Williams, OL Franklin Jiles, LB Chaderius Avery
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Cordera McDonald, WR Henri Murphy, OL/DL Donald Robinson

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D-
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  A-

Schedule Predictions

@ Helena-West Helena - W
@ Forrest City - W
@ Camden Fairview - L
Dumas - W
DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
Hamburg - W
@ Star City - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (3rd Seed)


Hamburg Lions

Coach:  Cecil Ray Cossey
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  9-2 (6-1)
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 2nd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/5
Key Players:  QB Trey Miller, RB Deandre Rachal, OL/DL Jeremiah Williams
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Joquion Johnson, WR/CB Lorenzo Watkins, OL Tyler Jones

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A-
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  B+

Schedule Predictions

@ McGehee - W
Camden Fairview - L
Lake Village - W
@ DeWitt - W
Monticello - W
@ Star City - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Dumas - W

Projected Finish:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  4th


Dumas Bobcats

Coach:  Mark Courtney
Record at School:  48-42-1
2013 Record:  2-9 (2-5)
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  3/3
Key Players:  WR J.C. Spinks, TE Will Gragg, DE Terry Gibson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB LaDarius Harris, RB Lamar Hemphill, OL William Crenshaw

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  A
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  A-
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C-

Schedule Predictions

@ Mayflower - L
McGehee - W
@ Little Rock Hall - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Star City - L
DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
@ Hamburg - L

Projected Record:  4-6 (3-4)
Projected Rank:  5th


Monticello Billies

Coach:  Marty Davis
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  4-7
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 4th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  4/6
Key Players:  WR/LB/K Ryan Case, DL Hunter Hickam, DE Bralin Daniels
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Jeff Carmical, RB Anthony Smith, WR Justin Berry

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  B-
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

Lake Village - W
Magnolia - W
@ Fordyce - L
@ Star City - L
@ Hamburg - L
Dollarway - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - L
Dumas - L
@ DeWitt - W

Projected Record:  4-6 (2-5)
Projected Finish:  6th


DeWitt Dragons

Coach:  Steven Jones
Record at School:  5-14
2013 Record:  4-6 (2-5)
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 6th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  6/6
Key Players:  RB Charles Dabner, WR/CB Tavius Fowler, LB Drew Boyd
Potential Breakout Players:  QB/WR Jake Rieves, RB Jamarious Bradford, OL Adam Hargrove

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

Little Rock Episcopal - L
@ Carlisle - W
Stuttgart - L
Hamburg - L
@ Dollarway - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - L
@ Dumas - L
Star City - L
Monticello - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  7th


Crossett Eagles

Coach:  Sonny Nason
Record at School:  3-7
2013 Record:  3-7 (2-5)
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 7th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/7
Key Players:  WR Dominic Bridges, OL Austin Mauser, LB Brandon Courson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Zach Goodwin, RB Chance Rogers, DE Chris Truehill

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Magnolia - L
@ Fordyce - L
@ McGehee - L
Warren - L
@ Dumas - L
DeWitt - L
Monticello - L
@ Hamburg - L
Dollarway - L
@ Star City - L

Projected Record:  0-10 (0-7)
Projected Rank:  8th

Dewitt won't beat Carlisle.

[LJ06]

8-4A


Warren Lumberjacks

Coach:  Bo Hembree
Record at School:  139-38-1
2013 Record:  10-4 (7-0)
2013 Results:  AAAA State Runner-Up, 8-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  8/6
Key Players:  RB Kilay Cox, WR Darveon Brown, WR Jaylon Marshall
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Justin Gorman, WR Terrez Hampton, DE ArDarrius Harding

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  A+
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  A+

Schedule Predictions

Fort Smith Southside (UAPB) - L
@ Stuttgart - W
Pulaski Academy - L
@ Crossett - W
Star City - W
Dumas - W
@ DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
Hamburg - W
@ Dollarway - L

Projected Record:  7-3 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (1st Seed)


Star City Bulldogs

Coach:  Jett Furneaux
Record at School:  9-4
2013 Record:  9-4 (5-2)
2013 Results:  AAAA Quarter-Finalist, 3rd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  9/8
Key Players:  QB Tye Brown, RB Dajunn Harris, OL/DL Austin Capps
Potential Breakout Players:  RB L.J. Shelton, WR Blake Wynne, LB Andrew Maddox

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  B
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

@ Lonoke - W
Lake Village - W
@ Little Rock Mills - W
Monticello - W
@ Warren - L
Hamburg - W
@ Dumas - W
Dollarway - W
@ DeWitt - W
Crossett - W

Projected Record:  9-1 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (2nd Seed)


Dollarway Cardinals

Coach:  Cortez Lee
Record at School:  43-29
2013 Record:  13-1 (7-0)
2013 Results:  AAAA Semi-Finalist, 2-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  6/5
Key Players:  RB Keyshawn Williams, OL Franklin Jiles, LB Chaderius Avery
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Cordera McDonald, WR Henri Murphy, OL/DL Donald Robinson

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D-
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  A-

Schedule Predictions

@ Helena-West Helena - W
@ Forrest City - W
@ Camden Fairview - L
Dumas - W
DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
Hamburg - W
@ Star City - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (3rd Seed)


Hamburg Lions

Coach:  Cecil Ray Cossey
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  9-2 (6-1)
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 2nd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/5
Key Players:  QB Trey Miller, RB Deandre Rachal, OL/DL Jeremiah Williams
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Joquion Johnson, WR/CB Lorenzo Watkins, OL Tyler Jones

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A-
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  B+

Schedule Predictions

@ McGehee - W
Camden Fairview - L
Lake Village - W
@ DeWitt - W
Monticello - W
@ Star City - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Dumas - W

Projected Finish:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  4th


Dumas Bobcats

Coach:  Mark Courtney
Record at School:  48-42-1
2013 Record:  2-9 (2-5)
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  3/3
Key Players:  WR J.C. Spinks, TE Will Gragg, DE Terry Gibson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB LaDarius Harris, RB Lamar Hemphill, OL William Crenshaw

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  A
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  A-
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C-

Schedule Predictions

@ Mayflower - L
McGehee - W
@ Little Rock Hall - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Star City - L
DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
@ Hamburg - L

Projected Record:  4-6 (3-4)
Projected Rank:  5th


Monticello Billies

Coach:  Marty Davis
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  4-7
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 4th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  4/6
Key Players:  WR/LB/K Ryan Case, DL Hunter Hickam, DE Bralin Daniels
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Jeff Carmical, RB Anthony Smith, WR Justin Berry

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  B-
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

Lake Village - W
Magnolia - W
@ Fordyce - L
@ Star City - L
@ Hamburg - L
Dollarway - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - L
Dumas - L
@ DeWitt - W

Projected Record:  4-6 (2-5)
Projected Finish:  6th


DeWitt Dragons

Coach:  Steven Jones
Record at School:  5-14
2013 Record:  4-6 (2-5)
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 6th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  6/6
Key Players:  RB Charles Dabner, WR/CB Tavius Fowler, LB Drew Boyd
Potential Breakout Players:  QB/WR Jake Rieves, RB Jamarious Bradford, OL Adam Hargrove

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

Little Rock Episcopal - L
@ Carlisle - W
Stuttgart - L
Hamburg - L
@ Dollarway - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - L
@ Dumas - L
Star City - L
Monticello - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  7th


Crossett Eagles

Coach:  Sonny Nason
Record at School:  3-7
2013 Record:  3-7 (2-5)
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 7th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/7
Key Players:  WR Dominic Bridges, OL Austin Mauser, LB Brandon Courson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Zach Goodwin, RB Chance Rogers, DE Chris Truehill

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Magnolia - L
@ Fordyce - L
@ McGehee - L
Warren - L
@ Dumas - L
DeWitt - L
Monticello - L
@ Hamburg - L
Dollarway - L
@ Star City - L

Projected Record:  0-10 (0-7)
Projected Rank:  8th

Dewitt won't beat Carlisle.

Ok?

[BrianfromCarlisle]

Ok

[AirWarren]

Ok.

[phdefense]

Okay

[BrianfromCarlisle]

10-4

[Jacketman65]

Roger that!

[CounterPunch]

Aye, aye

[Jack1990]

The Great Oz has spoken

[Big Fan]

Hamburg Lions

Coach:  Cecil Ray Cossey
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  9-2 (6-1)
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 2nd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/5
Key Players:  QB Trey Miller, RB Deandre Rachal, OL/DL Jeremiah Williams
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Joquion Johnson, WR/CB Lorenzo Watkins, OL Tyler Jones

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A-
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  B+

Schedule Predictions

@ McGehee - W
Camden Fairview - L
Lake Village - W
@ DeWitt - W
Monticello - W
@ Star City - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Dumas - W

Projected Finish:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  4th

Good article and video on new Hamburg Coach Cossey for those that might have missed it. 

http://searktoday.com/cossey-power-spread/

[CounterPunch]

^I could be wrong but going to the spread in Hamburg is not going to work. Why would you change something that isnt broke? The same thing is about to happen to Hamburg as it did to Star City in 06-07 when a new scheme was brought in by a new coach that thought he could change the world with his ideas.

[Big Fan]

^I could be wrong but going to the spread in Hamburg is not going to work. Why would you change something that isnt broke? The same thing is about to happen to Hamburg as it did to Star City in 06-07 when a new scheme was brought in by a new coach that thought he could change the world with his ideas.

Well the spread thing is working in SC now though....right? 

The SC analogy is a little bit different in that Perry was a culture shock to SC weather he ran the Spread, the Veer or whatever.  That was a personality mismatch from the get go. 

[LJ06]

They've tried the spread down there under different coaches and hasn't worked as of yet.  Best thing I've seen from them in years was that single wing last year.  Maybe they can get it to work this season.

[CounterPunch]

^I could be wrong but going to the spread in Hamburg is not going to work. Why would you change something that isnt broke? The same thing is about to happen to Hamburg as it did to Star City in 06-07 when a new scheme was brought in by a new coach that thought he could change the world with his ideas.

Well the spread thing is working in SC now though....right? 

The SC analogy is a little bit different in that Perry was a culture shock to SC weather he ran the Spread, the Veer or whatever.  That was a personality mismatch from the get go.

I agree that its not necessarily the  scheme rather than the coach but coming in a drastically changing an offense is not going to be successful. You have to start that in junior high.

[phdefense]

^I could be wrong but going to the spread in Hamburg is not going to work. Why would you change something that isnt broke? The same thing is about to happen to Hamburg as it did to Star City in 06-07 when a new scheme was brought in by a new coach that thought he could change the world with his ideas.

Well the spread thing is working in SC now though....right? 

The SC analogy is a little bit different in that Perry was a culture shock to SC weather he ran the Spread, the Veer or whatever.  That was a personality mismatch from the get go.

I agree that its not necessarily the  scheme rather than the coach but coming in a drastically changing an offense is not going to be successful. You have to start that in junior high.

It worked for Hembree at Warren,Malzahn at Hughes and Laird at Nashville. And for those that really know their football. Sparicino at Ola and Lunney at Fort Smith Southside

[BrianfromCarlisle]

8-4A


Warren Lumberjacks

Coach:  Bo Hembree
Record at School:  139-38-1
2013 Record:  10-4 (7-0)
2013 Results:  AAAA State Runner-Up, 8-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  8/6
Key Players:  RB Kilay Cox, WR Darveon Brown, WR Jaylon Marshall
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Justin Gorman, WR Terrez Hampton, DE ArDarrius Harding

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C+
Runningbacks:  A
Receivers:  A+
Offensive Line:  A
Defensive Line:  B+
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  A+

Schedule Predictions

Fort Smith Southside (UAPB) - L
@ Stuttgart - W
Pulaski Academy - L
@ Crossett - W
Star City - W
Dumas - W
@ DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
Hamburg - W
@ Dollarway - L

Projected Record:  7-3 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (1st Seed)


Star City Bulldogs

Coach:  Jett Furneaux
Record at School:  9-4
2013 Record:  9-4 (5-2)
2013 Results:  AAAA Quarter-Finalist, 3rd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  9/8
Key Players:  QB Tye Brown, RB Dajunn Harris, OL/DL Austin Capps
Potential Breakout Players:  RB L.J. Shelton, WR Blake Wynne, LB Andrew Maddox

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  B
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

@ Lonoke - W
Lake Village - W
@ Little Rock Mills - W
Monticello - W
@ Warren - L
Hamburg - W
@ Dumas - W
Dollarway - W
@ DeWitt - W
Crossett - W

Projected Record:  9-1 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (2nd Seed)


Dollarway Cardinals

Coach:  Cortez Lee
Record at School:  43-29
2013 Record:  13-1 (7-0)
2013 Results:  AAAA Semi-Finalist, 2-4A Conference Champions
Returning Starters:  6/5
Key Players:  RB Keyshawn Williams, OL Franklin Jiles, LB Chaderius Avery
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Cordera McDonald, WR Henri Murphy, OL/DL Donald Robinson

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D-
Runningbacks:  A+
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  A+
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  A-
Secondary:  A-

Schedule Predictions

@ Helena-West Helena - W
@ Forrest City - W
@ Camden Fairview - L
Dumas - W
DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
Hamburg - W
@ Star City - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - W

Projected Record:  8-2 (6-1)
Projected Rank:  T-1st (3rd Seed)


Hamburg Lions

Coach:  Cecil Ray Cossey
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  9-2 (6-1)
2013 Results:  AAAA 2nd Rounder, 2nd in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/5
Key Players:  QB Trey Miller, RB Deandre Rachal, OL/DL Jeremiah Williams
Potential Breakout Players:  WR Joquion Johnson, WR/CB Lorenzo Watkins, OL Tyler Jones

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  A
Runningbacks:  A-
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  A-
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B-
Secondary:  B+

Schedule Predictions

@ McGehee - W
Camden Fairview - L
Lake Village - W
@ DeWitt - W
Monticello - W
@ Star City - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Dumas - W

Projected Finish:  6-4 (4-3)
Projected Rank:  4th


Dumas Bobcats

Coach:  Mark Courtney
Record at School:  48-42-1
2013 Record:  2-9 (2-5)
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 5th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  3/3
Key Players:  WR J.C. Spinks, TE Will Gragg, DE Terry Gibson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB LaDarius Harris, RB Lamar Hemphill, OL William Crenshaw

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  B+
Receivers:  A
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  A-
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C-

Schedule Predictions

@ Mayflower - L
McGehee - W
@ Little Rock Hall - L
@ Dollarway - L
Crossett - W
@ Warren - L
Star City - L
DeWitt - W
@ Monticello - W
@ Hamburg - L

Projected Record:  4-6 (3-4)
Projected Rank:  5th


Monticello Billies

Coach:  Marty Davis
Record at School:  0-0
2013 Record:  4-7
2013 Results:  AAAA 1st Rounder, 4th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  4/6
Key Players:  WR/LB/K Ryan Case, DL Hunter Hickam, DE Bralin Daniels
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Jeff Carmical, RB Anthony Smith, WR Justin Berry

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  B
Receivers:  C+
Offensive Line:  B-
Defensive Line:  A
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  C+

Schedule Predictions

Lake Village - W
Magnolia - W
@ Fordyce - L
@ Star City - L
@ Hamburg - L
Dollarway - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - L
Dumas - L
@ DeWitt - W

Projected Record:  4-6 (2-5)
Projected Finish:  6th


DeWitt Dragons

Coach:  Steven Jones
Record at School:  5-14
2013 Record:  4-6 (2-5)
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 6th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  6/6
Key Players:  RB Charles Dabner, WR/CB Tavius Fowler, LB Drew Boyd
Potential Breakout Players:  QB/WR Jake Rieves, RB Jamarious Bradford, OL Adam Hargrove

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  C
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B+
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  B+
Secondary:  B

Schedule Predictions

Little Rock Episcopal - L
@ Carlisle - W
Stuttgart - L
Hamburg - L
@ Dollarway - L
@ Crossett - W
Warren - L
@ Dumas - L
Star City - L
Monticello - L

Projected Record:  2-8 (1-6)
Projected Rank:  7th


Crossett Eagles

Coach:  Sonny Nason
Record at School:  3-7
2013 Record:  3-7 (2-5)
2013 Results:  Missed playoffs, 7th in 8-4A
Returning Starters:  7/7
Key Players:  WR Dominic Bridges, OL Austin Mauser, LB Brandon Courson
Potential Breakout Players:  QB Zach Goodwin, RB Chance Rogers, DE Chris Truehill

Position Grades

Quarterbacks:  D
Runningbacks:  C+
Receivers:  C
Offensive Line:  B
Defensive Line:  B
Linebackers:  C+
Secondary:  C

Schedule Predictions

Magnolia - L
@ Fordyce - L
@ McGehee - L
Warren - L
@ Dumas - L
DeWitt - L
Monticello - L
@ Hamburg - L
Dollarway - L
@ Star City - L

Projected Record:  0-10 (0-7)
Projected Rank:  8th

Dewitt won't beat Carlisle.

I would like to exercise the right to change my mind!   Dewitt will beat Carlisle. Bad I'm afraid.  I still hold out hope that I'm wrong.