Arkansas Sports Media Softball Poll Released for Week Ending April 11

The latest Arkansas Sports Media High School Softball Poll has been released, showcasing the top teams across all six classifications as teams continue to jockey for postseason positioning.

CLASS 6A

Bryant moved into the No. 1 spot with a 13-2 record and five first-place votes, overtaking Bentonville, which dropped to No. 2 at 13-3 with two first-place votes. Springdale Har-Ber (13-4) remains No. 3, followed by Conway (12-4) at No. 4 and Cabot (11-4) at No. 5.

1. Bryant (5) 13-2

2. Bentonville (2) 13-3

3. Springdale Har-Ber 13-4

4. Conway 12-4

5. Cabot 11-4

Others receiving votes: None

CLASS 5A

Benton holds the No. 1 ranking at 12-2 with five first-place votes. Greenbrier (17-3) is No. 2 with two first-place votes, while Vilonia (16-1) sits at No. 3. Sheridan (14-2) remains No. 4, and Greene County Tech (14-5) enters at No. 5.

1. Benton (5) 12-2

2. Greenbrier (2) 17-3

3. Vilonia 16-1

4. Sheridan 14-2

5. Greene County Tech 14-5

Others receiving votes: Farmington 3, White Hall 1, Searcy 1

CLASS 4A

Malvern moved into the top spot at 15-2 with three first-place votes. Pea Ridge (14-5) follows at No. 2 with four first-place votes, while Wynne (14-1) is No. 3. Brookland (14-5) enters the rankings at No. 4, and Lonoke (11-4) and Gentry (12-1) are tied for No. 5.

1. Malvern (3) 15-2

2. Pea Ridge (4) 14-5

3. Wynne 14-1

4. Brookland 14-5
   5(tie). Lonoke 11-4
   5(tie). Gentry 12-1

Others receiving votes: Monticello 5, Gosnell 1

CLASS 3A

Lavaca remains undefeated at 12-0 and holds the No. 1 spot with three first-place votes. Bald Knob (15-1) moves into No. 2, followed by Harding Academy (12-3) at No. 3 with three first-place votes. Lamar (17-2) is No. 4, and Smackover (16-5) rounds out the top five.

1. Lavaca (3) 12-0

2. Bald Knob (1) 15-1

3. Harding Academy (3) 12-3

4. Lamar 17-2

5. Smackover 16-5

Others receiving votes: Melbourne 3, Haskell HG 2

CLASS 2A

Horatio leads Class 2A at 18-4 with five first-place votes, followed by Woodlawn (16-4) at No. 2. East Poinsett County (10-1) is No. 3. Magnet Cove (12-3), Bigelow (11-3) and Tuckerman (15-7) are tied for No. 4.

1. Horatio (5) 18-4

2. Woodlawn 16-4

3. East Poinsett Co. (1) 10-1
   4(tie). Magnet Cove (1) 12-3
   4(tie). Bigelow 11-3
   4(tie). Tuckerman 15-7

Others receiving votes: Des Arc 4, Cotter 2, Poyen 2, Hector 1

CLASS 1A

Taylor remains No. 1 with a 9-3 record and five first-place votes. Scranton (11-5) is No. 2 with two first-place votes, followed by West Side Greers Ferry (10-2) at No. 3. Bradley (9-2) and Marked Tree (7-2) round out the top five.

1. Taylor (5) 9-3

2. Scranton (2) 11-5

3. WS Greers Ferry 10-2

4. Bradley 9-2

5. Marked Tree 7-2

Others receiving votes: Nemo Vista 3, Magazine 1, Viola 1

With several teams unbeaten or carrying just one or two losses, the race for postseason positioning remains tight across the state as rankings continue to evolve week to week.