Mountain Home has dropped to fifth place in the latest Arkansas Sports Media High School Football Poll for Class 6A, released for the week ending October 31. The Bombers, with an overall record of 7-2, accumulated 38 points in the rankings conducted by a panel of sports media professionals across the state.
Previously ranked second in Class 6A, Mountain Home now trails Sheridan, Benton, Van Buren, and Searcy. Sheridan maintained its position at the top of the Class 6A rankings with 19 first-place votes and remains undefeated at 9-0. Benton (6-3), Van Buren (8-1), and Searcy (7-2) earned 56, 54, and 39 points, respectively.
Mountain Home also received six votes in the overall statewide rankings, which Conway continues to lead with a record of 8-1 and 13 first-place votes. Shiloh Christian and Bentonville follow in second and third place, respectively, while Joe T. Robinson and North Little Rock round out the top five overall.
In Class 6A, others receiving votes included Sylvan Hills and Lake Hamilton. The poll rankings provide insight into team performances as regular-season play wraps up and schools prepare for postseason competition.