The Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll for the week ending October 17 shows significant developments in statewide rankings, with Mountain Home High School advancing from fifth to third in Class 6A. Meanwhile, Shiloh Christian remains atop the overall standings.
The poll, compiled by a panel of sports media from across Arkansas, ranks teams based on first-place votes, records, total points, and last week’s positions. Rankings are issued for the Overall Top 10, along with the top teams in Classes 7A through 2A and the 8-man division.
The Overall Top 10 is led by Shiloh Christian, which secured 16 first-place votes and boasts a 7-0 record. Bentonville ranks second, followed by Conway in third. Joe T. Robinson and North Little Rock round out the top five. Mountain Home received seven overall points but did not place in the Overall Top 10.
In Class 6A, Sheridan claimed the top spot with a 7-0 record and 90 points, including 16 first-place votes. Searcy, at 6-1, dropped to second with 71 points. Mountain Home’s move to third was supported by three first-place votes and a 6-1 record. Sylvan Hills, ranked fourth, and Benton, fifth, complete the Class 6A top five.
Other divisions also saw shifts. In 7A, Conway held onto its second-place standing, while Bentonville moved up to third. Class 5A continues to be led by Joe T. Robinson, which earned 17 first-place votes. Stuttgart remains on top of Class 4A, with Nashville close behind in second. In Class 3A, Bismarck secured 13 first-place votes to maintain its lead. Mount Ida stays dominant in Class 2A with a perfect 8-0 record and 10 first-place votes.
The 8-man division is led by Corning, which earned six first-place votes. Cedar Ridge and Magazine hold second and third, respectively.
The rankings reflect a dynamic football season as teams across Arkansas compete for top honors. The Arkansas Sports Media poll continues to provide statewide insights into the shifting landscape of high school football competition.