The Arkansas Activities Association has announced the 2026 Arkansas Centennial Bank State Football Playoff brackets, and several local teams are advancing to postseason play.
In Class 6A, the Mountain Home Bombers secured a first-round bye. They will host the winner of the first-round matchup between the Searcy Lions and the Russellville Cyclones in the second round. The victor of that game will advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face either the Sheridan Yellowjackets or the winner of the Fort Smith Southside and El Dorado game.
In Class 3A, the Salem Greyhounds are gearing up for a first-round road trip to Atkins to take on the Red Devils. Meanwhile, the Mountain View Yellowjackets will also travel for their first-round game, facing the Glen Rose Beavers.
In 8-man football, the Izard County Cougars earned a first-round bye. Their second-round game will take place at Cougars Stadium, where they will host the winner of the matchup between the Strong Bulldogs and the Cedar Ridge Timberwolves.
For more details and complete playoff brackets, visit the Arkansas Activities Association’s website. The playoffs are a key component of the state's high school football season, with schools from across Arkansas competing for championships in their respective divisions.