CLASS 4A CHAMPIONSHIP CAPSULE

[BarclayAlmanac]

2019 CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
BOYS
Saturday, March 9, 5:15 pm
Bank OZK Arena, Hot Springs
LITTLE ROCK MILLS VS MAGNOLIA

MILLS (27-4)
Head coach: Raymond Cooper
State championships: (2) 2017, 2004
State championship games: (6) 2019, 2018, 2017, 2012, 2005, 2004

MAGNOLIA (23-5)
Head coach: Dyun Long
State championships: (7) 1997, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1973, 1972, 1971
State championship games: (10) 2019, 2006, 1997, 1985, 1980, 1979, 1975, 1973, 1972, 1971

FEARLESS FACTS: Mills is playing in its third-straight championship game, losing to Parkview last year and defeating Parkview in 2017. ... Magnolia is playing in its 10th championship game and has won seven state title, the last coming in 1997. ... Cooper is in his eighth season at Mills after coaching North Pulaski for six years. ... Cooper is a Sylvan Hills graduate. ... Magnolia's losses are to Ashdown, Nevada twice, and Monticello twice. ... Mills began the season 0-3 with losses to West Memphis, Little Rock Central and Marion then lost in December to North Little Rock but has won 18 straight since .... Mills won its regional tournament while Magnolia lost in the semifinals and was the third seed in the state tournament. ... Magnolia is the largest school in Class 4A.



2019 CLASS 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
GIRLS
Thursday, March 7, 5:45 pm
Bank OZK Arena, Hot Springs
BATESVILLE VS BERRYVILLE

BATESVILLE (29-3)
Head coach: Stan Fowler
State championships: (5) 1992, 1991, 1988, 1983, 1982
State championship games: (6) 2019, 1992, 1991, 1988, 1983, 1982

BERRYVILLE (31-4)
Head coach: Daniel Cornelison
State championships: (0)
State championship games: (1) 2019

FEARLESS FACTS: Batesville breezed through the 4A-3 with a 14-0 mark, outscoring its opponents by a 962-571 margin although the Lady Pioneers did lost in the district finals to Brookland before winning the regional tournament and two games in the state tournament, avenging the loss to Brookland in the semifinals. ... Batesville is making its first championship game appearance since winning the title in 1992. ... Batesville is 5-0 in state championship games. ... Berryville is making its first appearance in the state tournament. ... Berryville also avenged regular-season losses in the state tournament with a win over Harrison in the semifinals.

[wait4it]

Not saying, just saying...the last time Magnolia won the state championship they were a 3-seed.

[Sporty]

have seen Batesville play a few times this year. They are tough.

[Lumberjackfan1978]

Should be a good exciting game

[oldscribe]

Looking at the capsule's list of state championships, if memory serves me correctly, Morrilton won the state championship, not Magnolia...

[yesteryearman]

Not saying, just saying...the last time Magnolia won the state championship they were a 3-seed.

To put the Magnolia and 4A, for that matter, discussion in perspective.......Magnolia is the largest 4A school, yet they would not have made the finals in 1A.....but, neither would any of the 2A or 3A finalists...........either of the 1A finalists would have won the 2A, 3A, or 4A championship......it is what it is......

[MR.GOMAB]

To put the Magnolia and 4A, for that matter, discussion in perspective.......Magnolia is the largest 4A school, yet they would not have made the finals in 1A.....but, neither would any of the 2A or 3A finalists...........either of the 1A finalists would have won the 2A, 3A, or 4A championship......it is what it is......

Opinion appreciated! #GoPanthers

[Ctucker]

To put the Magnolia and 4A, for that matter, discussion in perspective.......Magnolia is the largest 4A school, yet they would not have made the finals in 1A.....but, neither would any of the 2A or 3A finalists...........either of the 1A finalists would have won the 2A, 3A, or 4A championship......it is what it is......

I just watched that 4a game and either one of them teams would have 1a! And yes I watched the 1a too! Them 2 freshman for magnolia are the real deal!

[NWA Hawg]

I just watched that 4a game and either one of them teams would have 1a! And yes I watched the 1a too! Them 2 freshman for magnolia are the real deal!

Magnolia lost twice this season the the 1a runner up.

[The Great One]

Magnolia lost twice this season the the 1a runner up.

Once by 15... It's a lot about matchups and Nevada matches up well with Magnolia, not so much icc...

[Ctucker]

Once by 15... It's a lot about matchups and Nevada matches up well with Magnolia, not so much icc...

wow didn't know tht they looked awsome today and Mills is loaded

[The Great One]

wow didn't know tht they looked awsome today and Mills is loaded

Both times was around Christmas... Watching Magnolia the last couple of weeks I could see Magnolia beating them especially on there court... Nevada beat them 15 at Nevada and by 2 on a neutral court in the Camden Fairview tournament...

[MR.GOMAB]

Magnolia lost twice this season the the 1a runner up.

Ok and?? That was in the first half of the season. The coach had Magnolia back in a zone which I did not agree with. Not their style, switching to man to man changed the season and got them A State Championship!

[Livewire]

Once by 15... It's a lot about matchups and Nevada matches up well with Magnolia, not so much icc...

true statement--it is all about matchups
Westside defeated ICC who destroyed Nevada
Nevada beat Magnolia twice but Westside lost huge to Magnolia